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Polk County Sheriff's Office says missing 79-year-old woman with dementia found safe

Deputies say they are working to reunite Joyce Harwood with her family.
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POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a 79-year-old woman with dementia has been found safe.

Joyce Harwood of Runnells was reported missing Wednesday afternoon. The Johnston Police Department found Joyce near NW 64th Ave. and NW Beaver Dr. after someone called with a tip.

Law enforcement is working to reunite Harwood with her family.

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