All lost and found items in Iowa City
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Blue US passport, biometric, lost near Ped Mall
I lost my blue US passport yesterday around 3pm while I was grabbing coffee near the Ped Mall area along Washington Street in downtown Iowa City. It's a biometric passport with a navy blue cover and gold lettering; inside you’ll see my photo and the name 'Amina Patel'. The back cover has a tiny coffee stain and a light crease along the spine from daily use. This passport is essential for an upcoming family trip next week, so I’m really hoping it turns up soon. If you found it, please email [email protected]—I'd be incredibly grateful to get it back.
Navy tuxedo jacket with satin lapels
I lost my navy Calvin Klein tuxedo jacket yesterday around 3pm near the Old Capitol Building on Clinton Street in downtown Iowa City. It's a navy tuxedo jacket, size M, with satin notch lapels and a slightly scuffed hem from wear. There’s a tiny moth hole near the left cuff and a white pocket square peeking out of the breast pocket, plus a discreet monogram 'A.H.' on the inside label. It means a lot to me—it was worn for my sister's wedding and feels sentimental. If anyone found it, please help me get it back; I’d really appreciate it.
Lost Cutco teal embroidery scissors on campus
Cutco teal embroidery scissors small and very sharp - please turn in to police department lost 5/15/2026 - very sentimental item! Lost somewhere on campus
Makita 18V cordless drill in teal case near Old Capitol
I lost my Makita 18V cordless drill yesterday around 3pm near the Old Capitol on Clinton Street, by the pedestrian bridge behind the university library. It’s in a teal Makita case with a cracked rubber grip on the handle and the battery looks a bit swollen from heavy use. The lid has blue painter’s tape with my initials 'PP' on it, and there’s a tiny magnetic bit set wedged in the foam. It’s not just a tool—it's how I finish weekend projects, and it was a gift from my dad, so it has real sentimental value. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back; I can meet somewhere convenient to pick it up.
Gold-tone necklace with heart charm
I lost my gold-tone necklace yesterday around 3pm near the Iowa City Public Library on Kirkwood Ave. It’s an 18-inch delicate chain with a small heart pendant that has a tiny emerald bead set in the center, and the back is engraved with the initial 'A'. The chain shows a bit of tarnish and the clasp feels a tad stiff, but the pendant is still bright and in good shape. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and I’m really hoping it turns up soon.
Red North Face parka with fur hood
Lost my red North Face parka with a gray faux-fur hood yesterday around 4pm. I was strolling from the New Student Center toward the Pedestrian Mall near the Old Capitol, then popped into a cafe on College Street for a quick break. The coat is a men's medium, in good condition, with a small bleach stain on the left cuff and a bright blue zipper pull shaped like a pine cone. It has sentimental value - it was a gift from my mom last winter - and I really need it back before the next cold snap in Iowa City. If anyone found it, drop me a line and I will come pick it up.
Navy blue cocktail dress with silver belt
I found a navy blue cocktail dress this afternoon around 2:50pm near the Old Capitol Building on Clinton Street in downtown Iowa City. It's a knee-length satin dress, size M, with a slim silver belt and delicate beaded trim along the neckline. The fabric has a tiny snag near the hem, but otherwise it's in good condition. Inside the lining there's a small pink satin label that reads 'Made in Italy' and a handwritten tag with the initials 'K.S.' I think it's someone's dress for a formal event, and if this sounds like yours, email me at [email protected] with a quick description so we can get it back to you.
Delicate sterling silver bracelet with heart charm
I lost my delicate sterling silver bracelet yesterday around 3:15pm near the Iowa City Public Library on College Street, by the Ped Mall benches. It’s a thin 6-inch chain with a small heart charm; the back of the charm is engraved with an initial 'A' and there’s a tiny scratch along the clasp. The bracelet shows a little tarnish from wear but remains intact. It’s a gift from my grandmother and is incredibly sentimental to me, so I’d be really grateful to have it back. If you found it, please email [email protected] so we can arrange a safe return.
Blue budgie with yellow crown, lost near Ped Mall
I lost my blue budgie yesterday around 3pm near the Ped Mall in downtown Iowa City. He's a small parakeet about 4 inches long with a bright blue body, white face, and a yellow crown. He wears a silver leg band labeled 'MI-128' and has a tiny white stripe on his left wing. He responds to the name Milo and loves perching on shoulders, chirping happily when I call his name. This bird means a lot to me—it's a family pet with sentimental value. If you spot him, email [email protected] and I'll come pick him up right away.
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Lost red and silver earring near Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City
I lost a red and silver earring near kinnick stadium/ wctc in Iowa city on Feb 27th
Missing person: 22-year-old woman near Ped Mall
Hi, I’m looking for my sister, Leena Kapoor, who disappeared yesterday around 3pm. She’s about 5'4", with shoulder-length black hair and a light olive complexion. She was wearing a blue Iowa Hawkeyes hoodie, black leggings, and white sneakers. Last seen near the Pedestrian Mall by the Old Capitol in downtown Iowa City, walking toward Clinton Street. She has a crescent-m moon tattoo on her left ankle and wears a red beaded bracelet on her right wrist. She has autism and tends to wander, which has me really worried. If you spot her, reach out to me here and we’ll coordinate to bring her home safely.
Navy blue North Face backpack, lost yesterday
I lost my navy blue North Face backpack yesterday around 3pm near the Iowa City Public Library on Dubuque Street. It's a bit worn with a frayed bottom and an orange zipper pull, and there's a small enamel compass pin on the strap. Inside I keep a spiral notebook of class notes, a photo of my sister, and a USB-C cable; there's also a compact rain cover tucked in. This bag has sentimental value and I really need it back.
Navy Nike Dri-Fit shorts, neon trim, size M
I lost my navy blue Nike Dri-Fit running shorts, size M, with neon green side trim and a small tear on the left hem. It happened yesterday around 5pm while I was running along the Iowa River Trail near the Old Capitol Building at Market Street in downtown Iowa City. The shorts have a white Nike tag inside the waistband and a tiny embroidered number '38' near the seam—easy to spot if you know what you're looking for. As sportswear & swimwear, they've been with me on countless training sessions and they hold sentimental value; I really need them back. If you found them, please reach out; I’m desperate to get them back before my next race.
Found wireless earbuds with charging case
I found a pair of wireless earbuds this afternoon around 2:30pm behind the Old Capitol building on College Street, near the UI Bookstore. The case is glossy black with a white lid and a small dent along the edge. The earbuds are white with light gray silicone tips, and one bud has a tiny blue sticker on the inner side. Inside the lid there’s a faded engraving 'A.O.' that might help the owner identify them. These are electronics accessories and they look relatively new, so I figured someone might be missing them after class or a study break in this area.
Red North Face parka with faux-fur hood
I lost my red North Face parka with a detachable faux-fur hood yesterday around 3pm near the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp off Market Street, by the Ped Mall in downtown Iowa City. It's a men's large, pretty well-worn but still keeps me warm, with a couple of scuffs on the zipper and a faint stain on the lower hem. A tiny blue enamel owl pin sits on the zipper pull—one of a kind and easy to spot. The parka has sentimental value; it was a gift from my grandmother, and I wore it every winter since she passed. If anyone found it, I’d be really grateful to get it back.