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Blue umbrella with sunflower sticker
Iowa City
Found
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I found a blue umbrella with a bright sunflower sticker this afternoon around 3:45pm near the Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City. It's a compact navy blue canopy with a black grip and a dented silver tip from windy days. The sunflower sticker is vivid and easy to spot, and there's a small white tag on the wrist strap with the initials 'A.H.' on it. The umbrella looks well used but sturdy, and I think it means a lot to whoever lost it. If you recognize it, I'd be happy to reunite it with you.
Approximate found location
Iowa City
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