June 26, 2021

DENISON, Iowa - Six-year-old Mackenzie Godden was found safe at approximately 4:00 p.m. today. The Division of Criminal Investigation is continuing to look into the circumstances surrounding her absence. The DCI and all participating law enforcement agencies would like to thank the community and volunteers for their assistance and support during the search for Mackenzie. 

No additional details will be available at this time.

ABOUT THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the largest law enforcement agency in the state. It includes six divisions and several bureaus, all working together with local, state and federal government agencies and the private sector, to keep Iowa a safe place by following our core values: leadership, integrity, professionalism, courtesy, service and protection. Divisions within the Iowa DPS: Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, Iowa State Fire Marshal Division, Iowa Division of Intelligence and Fusion Center, and Administrative Services Division. The Department of Public Safety is led by the Commissioner who is appointed by the Governor.

Iowa Department of Public Safety
215 E 7th St
Des Moines IA 50319
https://dps.iowa.gov

Public Information Officers (PIO)

Mitch Mortvedt, Director, PDSS

Iowa Division of Professional Development & Support Services
Location
Oran Pape State Office Building

215 E 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50319

Phone(s)

Director of the Division of Professional Development & Support Services.