MASON CITY - In the days and months before June 27, 1995, Jodi Huisentruit's top priority was her career.

Her daily life was filled with work. She enjoyed family, travel and social activities and was looking for a special person to share her life.

The KIMT-TV morning news anchor had high hopes of moving to a larger-market television station.

"My No. 1 goal is to get a new job," she wrote in a personal journal in April 1995.

Two months later, she disappeared.

An anonymous source earlier this month sent photocopies of the journal - 84 pages - to the Mason City Globe Gazette. The newspaper also belongs to Lee Enterprises, the Courier's parent corporation.

Law enforcement authorities confirmed the copies are of a journal found at Huisentruit's apartment early in the investigation, and investigators believe they know who provided the copy to the newspaper. Jeff Jacobson, the agent in charge for the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, said an individual came forward Monday night.

"We are now talking with the (Cerro Gordo) County Attorney's Office on whether or not there will be charges," Jacobson said.

He declined to indicate whether the individual was a member of law enforcement.

Upon learning of the envelope and its contents from the Globe Gazette, the Mason City Police Department and DCI began an investigation. The two agencies also continue to investigate Huisentruit's case. Individuals with information can call the DCI at (641) 423-2600 or the police department at (641) 421-3636.

Huisentruit's sister, JoAnn Nathe, told the Globe Gazette she knew her sister kept a diary, though Nathe said she had never seen the book.

"She did a lot of self-improvement things," Nathe said. "Kept a journal, listened to tapes and took courses."

For the family, Nathe said the long period since the apparent abduction is discouraging.

"It's just such a cold case," she said. "Somebody knows something, and we wish they'd come forward."

Huisentruit apparently started the diary in January 1994 as part of an Anthony Robbins Success program. In the first months she wrote diligently about goals.

" … There is no time better than now to begin practicing being the best I can be and living the way I want to live."

Entries made in the second half of 1994 and in 1995 are more personal. The May 31, 1994, entry states: "I'm recovering from Memorial Day Weekend, unbelievable - Indy 500 - a time of my life. Partied with so many wonderful people - Mario Andretti, Joe Dumars and Tim Allen."

On a cruise she met a man she liked.

"Why do I get hooked so fast?" she questioned. "I'm lonely here at times and would like to have someone to share my life with."

On Valentine's Day 1995, Jane Huisentruit sent her daughter a half-dozen roses for the second year in a row.

"The vase is beautiful," she wrote, "gold ribbon with clear jewel diamond cut gems. She is so sweet."

The final three entries include the name of John Vansice, a friend who police questioned.

June 11, 1995

"What a weekend, Surprise.

"My Mason City/Clear Lake friends thru a big party for me! At a lounge, wild.

It was in Clear Lake. They had a 16 gal keg - huge cake (with a skier) so much left.

"John Vansice grilled 150 pork burgers, we were dancing on tables … dancing everywhere … Everyone had a ball.

"Video camera was rolling, cameras were clicking - oh what fun!

"Life is so good. The party made me feel so good."

June 13, 1995

"Last night John, … and I went to the Glen Miller Orchestra in Belmond. I have so many great viewers. People are so kind. This nice weather has me wild. I bought a new Mazda Miata, simply love it."

June 25, 1995

"Got home from a weekend road trip to Iowa City - oh we had fun! It was wild, partying and water skiing.

"We skied at the Coralville Res. I'm improving on the skis - hips up, lean, etc.

"John's son Trent gave me some great ski tip advice.

"Today, Sunday, it was raining in Mason City so didn't get any skiing in. I love it, it's addicting.

"Great friends but professionally, I'm fed up. It's difficult finding a new job and I'm confused about agent and what to do."

Two days later, Tuesday, June 27, 1995, Huisentruit left for work early in the morning but never arrived.

Contact Bob Link at bob.link@globegazette.com.