Found
FOUND Equipment for Various Sports near Pentacrest
near the Old Capitol building on Clinton Street
Found
listing
Posted
about 16 hours
ago
Description
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.
Approximate found location
near the Old Capitol building on Clinton Street
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