All lost and found items in Iowa City
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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.
Grey tote bag found near Java House, Ped Mall
Found a grey canvas tote bag this afternoon around 3:15 pm on the Ped Mall near Java House, downtown Iowa City. It's a Madewell tote with black leather handles, medium size, and a few scuffs along the bottom. Inside you'll find a bright yellow notebook, a black USB-C charger, and a pink gel pen with a tiny enamel guitar pin on the inner pocket. There's a small coffee ring on the front pocket and a faded sticker that says 'Iowa City Rocks'—unique features to help identify it. If this is yours or you know who it belongs to, I’d love to get it back and can meet up around Clinton Street or the library steps to return it.
Found iPhone 12 Pro in space gray
I found a space gray iPhone 12 Pro this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Iowa City Public Library on Jefferson Street. It's tucked in a blue OtterBox Defender case with a tiny panda sticker on the back, and there's a noticeable crack along the top edge. The screen lights up and shows a few personal photos, and the battery indicator looked healthy. If this belongs to you, I’d like to help get it back—tell me a couple identifying details or the last thing you saw on the lock screen, and we can arrange a safe meetup near the library.
Blue umbrella with sunflower sticker
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.
Red Kate Spade crossbody handbag
I lost my red Kate Spade crossbody bag yesterday around 3pm near the Pedestrian Mall on College Street, outside the Old Capitol Building in downtown Iowa City. It's a compact pebble-grain leather bag, about 9 inches wide and 6 inches tall, with a long adjustable strap. The outside is bright red with a small gold bow zipper pull and a light scuff on the bottom left corner. Inside there's a pink lining and a tiny cherry motif on the inner pocket. It was a gift from my grandmother and has sentimental value; I really need it back.
Silver Yamaha trumpet with red case
I lost my silver Yamaha trumpet yesterday around 3pm near the Old Capitol on Clinton Street in downtown Iowa City. It's a Bb trumpet with bright lacquer and a small dent near the bell. It rides in a red hard case that's a bit scuffed, with a black star sticker on the front and my initials 'P.P.' on the zipper pull. The instrument has sentimental value for me; I've played it since high school and I really need it back for an upcoming concert this weekend. If you found it, please reach out to me--I'm offering a modest reward and will gladly pick it up wherever is convenient.
Brass house keys with blue owl charm
I lost my keys yesterday around 3pm near the Ped Mall by the Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City. It's a small brass house key on a worn, slightly bent silver ring, plus a black car key fob that's scuffed from daily use. One standout identifying feature is a tiny blue enamel owl charm on the ring; another is a red plastic tag with the number 27 scribbled on it. The keys mean a lot to me—my late grandmother's apartment key opens a place with big sentimental value, and I'm really worried about them turning up missing. If someone found them, send me a message at [email protected] and we can arrange a safe return.
Blue iPhone 12 Pro Max in OtterBox
I lost my blue iPhone 12 Pro Max yesterday around 3pm near the Iowa City Public Library on College Street, right by the Pedestrian Mall entrance. It’s in a black OtterBox Defender case with a small dent on the lower-right corner and a tiny yellow llama sticker on the back. The screen has a crack from a drop last week, but the touch still works and I can unlock it with Face ID. It holds family photos and a note from my sister, so it’s really sentimental and I’m hoping to get it back as soon as possible. If you found it, you can email me at [email protected]—thank you so much.
Found paperback: The Midnight Library with teal cover
I found a paperback copy of The Midnight Library this afternoon around 3:15 pm, lying on the sidewalk in front of the Iowa City Public Library's College Street entrance, near the bike racks. It's a mass-market edition with a teal cover, slightly worn corners, and a small coffee stain along the back edge. There's a blue ribbon bookmark sticking out between pages around 120-125, and the pages show a bit of dog-eared wear. It seems well-loved but not damaged; I think it must mean something to the person who owns it. If this rings a bell for you, I'd really like to help get it back to you.
Red Yamaha Stage Custom 14-inch snare drum with chrome hardware
I lost my red Yamaha Stage Custom 14-inch snare drum yesterday around 3pm. It's in decent used condition with bright chrome hardware and a tiny dent on the bottom rim. There’s an inside sticker with the initials 'P.P.' and a blue microfiber pad tucked under the snare throw-off for quiet practice. I was outside the Voxman Music Building on Clinton Street near the Ped Mall in Iowa City when I must have set it down while tuning sticks. This snare is sentimental to me and I really need it back for a gig this weekend.
Red leather coin album with mixed era coins
I found a red leather coin album this afternoon around 3:15pm behind the Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp in downtown Iowa City. The pages are filled with coins from the 1800s to mid-1900s, some with a warm patina. One page has a tiny pencil note saying 'Nov 1927' and a stamp-like coin with a faint mint mark; the album cover has a small scuff but the whole thing seems well-kept. It looks like someone spent a lot of time curating it, and I can tell it has sentimental value. If you’re missing this or know who it belongs to, I’d like to help return it.
Black leather Coach handbag with red interior
I lost my black leather Coach handbag yesterday around 3pm near the Main Library on College Street in Iowa City. It's a medium-sized tote with a red satin lining and a tiny coffee stain on the bottom corner, plus a small silver Coach tag on the zipper. Inside there's my driver's license, a photo of my grandma, and a reusable coffee sleeve; the initials 'AP' are engraved on the inner pocket. It means a lot to me; the bag was a gift and holds sentimental value, so I'm really hoping someone found it.
Gold hoop earrings with emerald charm
Found a pair of gold-tone hoop earrings this afternoon around 4:15pm in the pedestrian mall area near the Iowa City Public Library on Washington Street. One hoop has a tiny emerald charm shaped like a leaf, and the other has a faint star engraving inside. They seem in good condition, no missing stones, just a little hair snagged in the clasp. I tucked them into a small jewelry pouch and kept them with me since finding them, hoping to reunite them with their owner. If these are yours, send me a message and I’ll help you get them back.
Black Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds with charging case
I lost my black Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds with the charging case yesterday around 3pm. I was by the Ped Mall on Clinton Street in downtown Iowa City, waiting for the bus near the coffee shop when I noticed they weren't in my pocket. The left earbud has a tiny scratch on the matte finish, and the case has a small dent on the bottom-right corner with a star sticker labeled 'A3' on the back. They’re my everyday headphones for classes and commutes, and they mean a lot to me—I'd really appreciate getting them back.
Tan leather notebook with emergency contacts
I lost my tan leather notebook with emergency contacts yesterday around 3:15pm near the Iowa City Public Library on College Street. It's about 4x3 inches, with a worn tan cover and a red elastic bookmark that sticks out when it’s in my bag. Inside are pages of blue-ink handwriting—family numbers and the doctor’s contact—plus a small coffee stain on the back and a dent from a tumble. This notebook has sentimental value; it holds my late grandmother’s notes and a few irreplaceable numbers. If someone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back; email [email protected] if you have any information.
Dark blue US passport in black leather sleeve
Lost my dark blue US passport yesterday around 4pm near the Iowa City Public Library on College Street, just by the pedestrian bridge leading to the Old Capitol. It was tucked inside a black leather travel sleeve with a small red maple leaf sticker on the front. The passport itself is a standard US book, a little worn from travel, with a faint coffee stain along the back cover and a tiny scratch on the top edge. This passport is important to me—it's tied to a family trip and I really need it back for an overseas appointment next month. If you found it, email me at [email protected]; I’d be incredibly grateful to get it back.
Vintage Star Wars Boba Fett figure in blister packaging
I found a vintage Star Wars action figure this afternoon around 3:15 pm behind Java House on College Street in downtown Iowa City. It's a Kenner Boba Fett figure from the early 80s, still in its original blister packaging. The card is slightly warped with a small tear at the top, and there's a blue price sticker on the back. The colors pop—green armor, red jetpack, and that unmistakable Fett helmet—totally brings back memories. I figured someone in the area might be missing a piece of their collection, so I'm hopeful to reunite it with its owner. If this is yours, shoot me a reply and we can figure out a quick pickup.
Lost pair of blue snow gloves with a small carabiner near the footbridge park in Iowa City.
I lost a pair of blue snow gloves while walking my dog at the park near the footbridge in Iowa City yesterday afternoon. They are pretty warm and have a small carabiner attached to them. If anyone finds them, I'd really appreciate it as they have sentimental value!
Lost silver charm bracelet with camera, musical note, and heart charms near the playground bench at downtown Iowa City park.
I was at the downtown Iowa City park on Saturday afternoon and realized my silver charm bracelet was missing after I left. It has several charms including a tiny camera, a musical note, and a small heart. I think I might have dropped it while sitting on a bench near the playground. It has great sentimental value to me, so I'm hoping someone might find it.
Lost 6-month-old brown Labrador puppy named Max near Prairie Du Chien and Iowa Ave in Iowa City, wearing a blue collar with bone-shaped ID tag.
I lost my 6-month-old brown Labrador puppy named Max in Iowa City on the evening of May 10th. He slipped out through an open gate while I was bringing in groceries. He was last seen near the intersection of Prairie Du Chien and Iowa Ave. Max is friendly and is wearing a blue collar with a bone-shaped ID tag that has my number on it. I’m heartbroken and hope to find him soon.
Lost red dog collar with metal tag named 'Buddy' near the extended parking lot at Iowa City Downtown.
I lost my dog's red collar near the extended parking lot at Iowa City Downtown. It has a small metal tag attached with my dog's name, 'Buddy', and my phone number. I last saw it while walking after sunset, and it was getting dark. I’m really worried about it because it’s the collar he wears every day.