Found
Sentimental
Found: Work Cases in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Found
listing
Posted
12 days
ago
Description
This evening around 6:20 PM, I found a set of Work Cases on a bench outside the Cedar Rapids Public Library, near the Grant Wood sculpture garden. The metal cases looked sturdy but a bit rain-worn, with scratches that tell they’ve seen a few city sidewalks. I tucked them beneath my jacket and kept walking the downtown streets, hoping the owner would see this listing and realize their items were found. I can’t imagine how stressed they must be, so I’m hoping this helps bring their work back to them soon.
Approximate found location
Cedar Rapids Public Library
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