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LOST: Utensils in Iowa City

I’m hoping someone can help me locate my own utensils. I last used them around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, at the pedestrian mall along Washington Street, just outside the Old Capitol. The set includes stainless steel spoons, a dented ladle, and a blue silicone spatula. They’re my go-to for weeknight meals, and cooking without them lately has felt off, especially when the air in the kitchen carries the smells of garlic and onions from the campus dorms nearby.

near the Old Capitol, downtown Iowa City 4 days ago
Lost brown cheetah purse with phone lost C

Lost brown cheetah purse with phone

Lost purse and phone I believe the phone is in the purse. Brown cheetah print purse.

Reward Sentimental +1
Iowa City 5 days ago
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Lost student ID near Main Library, Iowa City

Hi, I'm Grace Nguyen. I lost my student ID yesterday around 12:30 pm near the Main Library on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. I had been studying in the Hardin Library and stepped out to the Ped Mall by the Pentacrest to grab a quick snack, when I realized the ID wasn't in my pocket. It’s a blue plastic card on a light-blue lanyard, with a small sticker from a math course I finished. I’m anxious because someone could misuse it, and I hope it turns up on the way to class or by the Main Library steps.

near the Main Library steps, University of Iowa, Iowa City 6 days ago
Green wallet with Iowa UID and hotel card lost N

Green wallet with Iowa UID and hotel card

Green wallet. Outer pockets should have an Iowa UID and a hotel card. A key and keyfob are hanging from the keyring, which has 1 broken end.

Urgent
Iowa City 15 days ago
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Lost Train

Mia Carter here. I lost a train set yesterday afternoon around 4:30 p.m. on the Pedestrian Mall by the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. It's a small toy train with a blue engine and two cars, all in good condition, tucked inside a clear plastic case. The shelf where I kept it was cluttered with groceries when I turned away for a moment, and now it's gone. The memory attached to that little engine—my son's gift from grandma—makes this feel urgent. I hope someone who found it recognizes this listing and helps reunite us.

near the Old Capitol, Iowa City about 1 month ago
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FOUND Equipment for Various Sports near Pentacrest

Yesterday around 6:30 p.m., I found a bundle of equipment for various sports outside the Old Capitol on Clinton Street in Iowa City. The items include a gym bag with basketballs, two tennis rackets, a pair of cleats, and a bright yoga mat, all tucked inside a dusty backpack. I left the stuff where it would stay dry by the Clinton Street entrance and kept an eye on it until I could post this. I hope the owner realizes someone found their gear and will come looking for it soon.

near the Old Capitol building on Clinton Street about 2 months ago

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