An update from authorities says that at the request of the ICPD, Johnson County Sheriff's and Iowa City FD searched the banks of the Iowa River Friday in areas unable to be traveled on foot.

Investigators searched the river today after someone reported seeing her along the river bank. A deputy Iowa City fire chief says it can be difficult but it's important to find answers for friends and family of the missing.

"Just trying to put yourself in the position of that family, that's kind of what keeps us going in that direction and trying to come up with an endpoint and some closure" said Brian Platz, a deputy fire chief for the Iowa City Fire Department.

Anyone with information about where Brooker might be should contact the Johnson County Joint Emergency Communications Center at (319) 356-6800. In the case of an emergency, police ask people to call 911.

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Iowa City police are asking for the public's help tracking down a 37-year-old.

Officers say Katherine "Katie" JoAnne Brooker was last seen at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, March 10th. Booker hasn't been heard from since.

According to a release from Iowa City officers, Brooker "has been reported to have health issues that could present further health or safety concerns if not located."

Brooker is 5'9", 195 lbs, with light brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing the silver coat and red stocking cap.

Officers don't believe Brooker has access to a vehicle, cell phone, or money.