All lost and found items in Dubuque
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Lost holiday decorations in Dubuque
On Friday evening, around 7:45 p.m., I realized my holiday decorations were missing after I stepped outside onto my 8th Street porch for a breath of cold air near the riverfront. I had left a bag of garlands and a twinkling banner on the front steps of my apartment, near the Dubuque Museum of Art. It hurts thinking someone may have walked off with our family memories and traditions. I keep replaying the cozy glow of the lights against the snow and wishing they’d find their way home. If you’ve seen them around the riverfront or near the clock tower, I’d be grateful to have them back.
Found DeWalt 20V drill behind Diamond Jo Casino
I found a DeWalt 20V cordless drill this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Diamond Jo Casino on West 2nd Street, Dubuque. It’s the yellow-and-black XR model, with a slightly beat-up plastic housing and a scuffed grip. It came with a charger and two spare bits, all tucked into a bright yellow hard case. One unique feature is a blue sticker on the battery labeled 'AK' in sharpie, plus a small dent on the left side of the handle. If this is your tool, shoot me a message and we can arrange a pickup.
Tan lop rabbit found near Diamond Jo Casino
Found a small tan lop-eared rabbit this afternoon around 3:15pm behind the Diamond Jo Casino parking lot on 2nd Street in Dubuque. It has soft tan fur, a white belly, and long floppy ears that perk up when it hears a noise. It's wearing a sky-blue collar with a tiny silver bell and a small black dot on the left ear as distinguishing marks. The rabbit seemed healthy but a bit skittish, and I found it by the riverwalk railing near the parking area. If this is your bunny, please describe the collar and ear mark so I can get them home quickly.
Silver bracelet with heart charm
I lost my slender silver bracelet yesterday around 3pm along the Dubuque Riverwalk behind the Diamond Jo Casino. It's about 7 inches long, sterling silver, with a tiny heart charm and a blue enamel star near the heart. Inside the clasp, the engraving reads 'Mom.' The bracelet is in decent condition, just a few light scratches. It was a gift from my grandmother, and it means a lot to me—I’d really appreciate getting it back if anyone found it.
Silver Citizen Eco-Drive watch with black dial
I lost my silver-tone Citizen Eco-Drive watch yesterday around 3pm near the Diamond Jo Casino on Bell Street, along the Mississippi Riverwalk in Dubuque. It's a 40mm stainless steel case with a black dial, a date window at 3 o'clock, and a slightly worn black leather strap that's seen better days. There's a tiny scratch on the bezel near the 9 o'clock marker and an engraving on the back that reads 'A.R. 2006'. The watch is sentimental to me—my grandfather gave it to me, and it's been with me through a lot. I really need it back; it carries a lot of meaning and I miss it.
Grey knit scarf with amber tassels
I lost my grey knit scarf yesterday around 3pm near the Carnegie-Stout Public Library on West 11th Street in Dubuque. It's a medium-length scarf, soft merino wool, with two amber tassels at the ends and a tiny burn mark near the left corner from a candle mishap at home. There's an embroidered initial 'P' on the inner label and a faint navy stripe along one edge. It has sentimental value—my sister knitted it for me last winter, and I'm really hoping to get it back. If anyone found it, please email [email protected] so we can reunite it with its rightful owner.
Blue hardcover copy of The Midnight Library
I lost my blue hardcover copy of The Midnight Library yesterday around 3pm near the Diamond Jo Casino on Main Street in Dubuque. It's a 6x9 inch hardcover with a blue cloth cover, gold lettering on the spine, and a slightly creased dust jacket. There's a tiny coffee stain on the bottom edge and a red heart-shaped bookmark sticking out from page 76. Inside the back cover is a yellow sticky note with my initials 'PK' and my phone number. It was a gift from my grandmother and has sentimental value; I’d really like to get it back. If you’ve seen it, please drop me a note—thank you so much for any help.
Canon VIXIA HF R800 camcorder with red strap
Category: Audio & Video Equipment. I found a black Canon VIXIA HF R800 camcorder this afternoon around 3:45pm in the parking lot behind the Carnegie-Stout Public Library on West 11th Street in Dubuque. It's in decent condition with a few scratches on the plastic body and the lens cap is missing, but the built-in mic and display screen still work when I tested it briefly. It has a bright red fabric strap, and there’s a small blue sticker with the initials 'DP' on the side near the battery compartment, which should help you spot it easily if you know what to look for. If this is yours, I’d be glad to arrange pickup at the library desk during open hours or meet you in the lot.
Black wireless earbuds in compact case
I lost my black Sony wireless earbuds yesterday around 3pm near the Dubuque Main Library on West 11th Street. They're in a small matte black charging case with a tiny dent on the bottom edge and a pink sticker on the lid for easy ID. The case is a little scuffed from daily use, and one earbud tip is a bit worn from countless commutes. These buds are my go-to for work calls and playlists, so I’m really hoping to get them back soon. If you found them, a quick drop by the Main Library entrance or message here would be amazing.
Gray tortoiseshell glasses with engraved initials
I lost my gray tortoiseshell glasses yesterday around 3pm after grabbing a coffee at a cafe on Main Street, near the Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque. The frames are thin and rectangular with a subtle cat-eye tilt, and they're Warby Parker in that classic dark tortoiseshell. They came with a blue zipper hard case, and inside there’s a microfiber cloth with a tiny paw print. One temple is slightly bent and there’s an engraving 'LP' on the inside of the right temple—easy to spot if you’re holding them. They’re my reading glasses for work and have sentimental value, so I’d really appreciate getting them back if you’ve seen them.
Lost gold-plated coin pendant necklace with A initial
Lost a gold plated coin pendant necklace with an "A" letter initial on it. It is extremely important to me as it was an 18th birthday gift from my oldest brother. Lost January 20, 2026 outside of the Loras College Campus fieldhouse
Navy blue 28-inch Samsonite suitcase with neon tag
I found a navy blue 28-inch Samsonite suitcase this afternoon around 2:30 pm along the Riverwalk near the Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque. It's in decent condition with a few scuffs on the corners, and it has a bright neon orange luggage tag with the initials 'AY' on the top handle. The red TSA lock still works, and the interior lining shows a small pile of clothes and a folded travel umbrella. I know how stressful it is to lose a bag, so I'm hoping to get it back to its owner soon. If this looks familiar, reply here and tell me something unique about the bag or share the brand tag inside.
Beagle mix found wearing blue collar near Diamond Jo
Found a dog this afternoon around 4pm near the Diamond Jo Casino on the riverfront in Dubuque. It's a medium-sized beagle mix, mostly brown with white paws and a white blaze on the chest. The dog wears a bright blue nylon collar with a reflective stripe and a bone-shaped tag that reads 'MILO'—the number isn't legible from a distance. He has a small white dot on his left hind leg and seems healthy, friendly, and quick to wag his tail; I gave him water and a bit of treat, and he settled right down. If this is your pup or you know who he belongs to, please get in touch so I can help reunite you.
Gold-tone teardrop earrings with emerald stones
I found a pair of earrings this afternoon around 2:45pm near the riverfront on Main Street by the Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque. They’re gold-tone teardrop hoops with tiny emerald-like stones along the edge, and they’re in good condition aside from a couple of micro-scratches on the backs. One earring has a tiny turquoise bead near the clasp, and the other features a faint leaf engraving on the back. They feel a bit sentimental–I can tell they were loved. If the owner recognizes them, we can arrange a simple pickup at a safe spot in town.
Blue paperback mystery with red bookmark and note
I lost my blue paperback mystery novel yesterday around 3pm near the Carnegie-Stout Public Library on West 11th Street in Dubuque. It's a softcover, about 320 pages, with a few creases on the corners and a bright red bookmark peeking out from page 176. Inside the front cover there's a tiny handwritten note in blue ink reading 'For Mom's Birthday'—a sentimental detail that helps me identify it. This book was a gift from my mom and it means a lot to me; I used to bring it to our book club meetings, and it's the one I always keep by my bed. If you happened to find it, I’d really appreciate getting it back so I can finish the chapter we're reading this week; I can swing by the library or meet up somewhere in Dubuque.