On January 26, 2026, Alice Hootman, formerly of Vinton, celebrated her 110th birthday! It is being reported that she is now the oldest living person in Iowa, making her a supercentenarian, someone who has reached 110. This age is achieved by about one in 1,000 centenarians. 

Her daughter Nancy Kerr, shared a picture of her on her special day. Alice currently lives at Manor House in Sigourney.

If you would like to send her a birthday card, she won't care if it's late, please send it to her at:

Alice Hootman

505 Main St.

Webster, IA 52355

You can also drop a birthday wish in the comments below - include your name in the comment box as well for her to see!