Name: Blake Alan Hansel
Age: 38 years old
Last Seen: October 25, 2025
Location: Covington, Iowa
Status: Found deceased on October 29, 2025
Case Information
38 year old Blake Hansel was last seen in Covington, Iowa on October 25, 2025. He was last seen on Michael Road around 2:00 am.
Disappearance
At approximately 2:00 am on October 25, 2025, Blake Hansel was last known to be on Michael Road in the Covington/Palo area of Iowa. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Search teams found his backpack near Bird Lane, and have been focusing their attention on the fields in the area.
Body Found
Blake’s body was recovered from the Cedar River on October 29, 2025, several miles upstream from the Ellis boat ramp.
A cause of death has not yet been determined, but authorities do not consider it suspicious at this time.
Appearance
White male with red hair and blue eyes. Blake stands 6’1 tall and weighs 210 pounds.
Clothing & Accessories:
Blake was last seen wearing a hoodie, grey sweatpants, and a yellow hat.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding Blake Hansel’s disappearance please contact the Cedar Rapids Police Department at (319) 286-5491.
Resources & Further Information
Blake Alan Hansel – Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse
Cedar Rapids Police Seek Help Finding Missing 38 Year Old Man – KCRG
Family Searching For Missing Covington Man – CBS2
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