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Lost remote controls in Des Moines, by the State Capitol

I realized at 9:10 p.m. last Friday that my remote controls were missing from the living room. I had left them on the coffee table in my apartment off Grand Avenue, Des Moines, right by the State Capitol, after we finished a movie. Not having a working remote has made evenings feel unsettled, especially in a small apartment where the living room is the main hangout. If someone found them and tucked them somewhere safe, I’d be grateful to have them back.

by the Des Moines State Capitol on Grand Ave 5 days ago
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Found: Studs near Court Ave, Des Moines.

Hi, I'm Noah Bennett. I was walking my dog Sunday around 3:45 p.m. along Court Avenue in Des Moines when I spotted a small jewelry box with a pair of gold studs lying on the sidewalk by the East Village Market. It looked recently dropped, so I picked it up and handed it into the Des Moines Downtown Public Library's lost-and-found, in case the owner comes looking. If you're missing a pair of gold studs and recognize them, the library should have a record.

Near Court Ave and 16th St, East Village 17 days ago
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Found sports equipment in Court Avenue, Des Moines

I was walking back toward the Des Moines riverfront Court Avenue District around 6:45 p.m. last Thursday when I spotted a rolling bag left near a bike rack. I opened it and found gear for basketball, soccer, and tennis—a mix of shin guards, a worn basketball, and a tennis bag with a couple of water bottles. I left it where someone could claim it at the information kiosk, hoping the owner would see this listing and recognize their things. These items probably mean a lot to the person who brought them here.

Court Avenue District, Des Moines riverfront 19 days ago
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Coach wristlet lost downtown; please return her belongings

My daughter lost her coach wristlet down town a few days ago, please contact me if you have see it or found it, at least give back her personal things.

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Des Moines 24 days ago
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Lost radios near Des Moines East Village

I was at the Des Moines East Village on Court Ave around 6:40 p.m. last Friday, taking a quick inventory of my gear and set two small handheld radios on the hood of my car to check a map. When I looked back, I realized I had lost them. One radio is black with a teal stripe and the other has a dent along the corner where the plastic chipped from a fall. They belonged to my late grandfather and carry old road-trip vibes, and I’m worried I’ll never hear his voice or the crackle of the radio again.

Near the East Village Market on Court Ave. 29 days ago
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Lost shopping bags in Des Moines

I was leaving a little coffee shop on Grand Avenue by the East Village Market around 4:15 PM yesterday when the shopping bags I was carrying fell from my arm. I retraced my steps along Grand Ave and into the little alley behind the DM Records store, but I couldn't find them. The bags are a blue reusable tote with a pocket and a red logo on the front; inside are a few grocery receipts, a light sweater, and a couple of fragile items I was hoping to bring home. I'm really hoping someone picked them up and kept them safe, because they mean a lot to me after a busy week.

East Village Market, Grand Ave about 1 month ago

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