Cedar Rapids authorities are urgently calling on the public to help bring a missing teenage girl home after she disappeared without a trace earlier this week.
Nadia Marie Smestad, 16, was last in contact on June 24, 2026, and her whereabouts remain unknown. The Cedar Rapids Police Department has now turned to the community for help, hoping that someone, somewhere, may hold the key to finding her.
Who Is Nadia?
Nadia is described as a white female, 5 feet 4 inches tall, and approximately 125 pounds. She has brown hair and green eyes. Investigators have not released details about what she was last wearing or where she was last seen, making public awareness even more critical in this case.
Why This Case Is Urgent
When a teenager goes missing, every hour matters. The longer a missing person remains unlocated, the more difficult the search becomes. Nadia’s case has been listed with state authorities, signaling that law enforcement considers this a serious and active investigation.
Missing juvenile cases in Iowa are taken with the highest level of concern, particularly when there is no known explanation for the disappearance.
What You Should Do If You See Her
If you believe you have spotted Nadia, do not approach her or attempt to intervene on your own. Instead, take note of the exact location, any vehicle description or license plate number nearby, and any other relevant details you can safely observe.
Then, contact law enforcement immediately.
How to Report Information
Anyone with information on Nadia’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Cedar Rapids Police Department or reach the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at 515-725-6036.
No tip is too small. A single phone call could bring Nadia home safely.
If you have seen this teenager or know anything about her disappearance, please make that call today.
