All lost and found items in Des Moines
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lost Travel Adapters in Des Moines
Hi, I'm Grace Mitchell. I misplaced my Travel Adapters during a walk along the Des Moines Riverfront near the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, last Thursday around 7:15 p.m. They’re a compact black set with a red trim and a small silver label. I remember swapping them between a blue backpack and a gray tote near the gift shop entrance at the Capitol grounds. I'm dependent on those adapters for work trips, and I’m hoping they find their way back to me.
Found utensils near Court Avenue, Des Moines.
I was strolling along the Des Moines Riverwalk near Court Avenue around 2:15 PM today when I spotted a neat set of stainless utensils tucked behind a planter by the water. I picked them up, brushed off a few leaves, and scanned for an owner, but no one appeared. The forks and knives looked recently used, and I’m sure they belong to someone who loves to cook after a long day. I’m posting this to help reunite them with their kitchen—hopefully the rightful owner sees this soon.
Lost Avians in Des Moines, need help finding them
I was packing up after a long day and stepped outside onto Grand Avenue around 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, when I realized my Avians were gone from the window sill by my desk. Avians is the name I gave to a small collection of five ceramic bird figurines—the glaze runs from pale blue to moss green, each with a tiny wire tail. They’ve been a comfort since college, especially because one bird was a keepsake from my grandmother who lived here in Des Moines. I retraced every step: the Riverwalk along the Des Moines River, the East Village cafe on 3rd Street, and back to my apartment. Losing them hit hard, like losing a piece of home. If anyone found them, they belong on my shelf back where they belong.
Found Ford car keys on SE 5th St
Ford car keys found on SE 5th St
Lost hamsters in downtown Des Moines
I lost my hamsters tonight and I’m really anxious to get them back. I last saw them around 7:15 p.m. near the Pappajohn Sculpture Park by the riverfront, just behind the Des Moines Civic Center. They’re tiny, about the size of ping-pong balls, one with a light brown coat and the other with a gray belly. I’ve searched the nearby paths, the bookstore alley, and the dog park, but I can’t shake the feeling they vanished into the evening air. If someone finds a squeaky rustle of tiny feet, please help them get home to me.
lost: Student ID near Drake University campus
I lost my student ID around 4:15 p.m. today at the Drake University campus library and the adjacent student union area in Des Moines. I was wrapping up a quick study session and must have slipped it from my pocket while I was jotting notes at a table near the cafe. That card is more than just a form of ID; it gets me into campus services and connects me with friends, and I feel a bit exposed without it. If you found something that looks like a student ID near the library stairs, the coffee shop, or the entrance to the student union, please log it via the site so I can reclaim it.
found Postcards in Des Moines near Court Ave
I found a small stack of postcards on the Des Moines Riverwalk near Grand Avenue around 3:20 PM on Saturday. They looked weathered but the handwriting on the backs hinted at travels and moments with friends in this city. The colors were bright against the gray pavement, and I could feel the owner’s memories in each card. It wasn’t junk; it felt like someone’s pocket-sized photo album left behind for a moment. I’m hopeful they’ll be reunited with the person who meant to keep these bright little memories safe.
Lost memory cards near Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Des Moines
While wrapping up a shoot at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Des Moines around 2:15 p.m. today, I realized my camera bag with memory cards wasn't where it should be. The bag is a slim black pouch with a red zipper, and inside are two SanDisk Extreme Pro 64GB cards and a 32GB card, plus a tiny USB reader. I had set it down near the Des Moines River trail by the park's entrance while I adjusted the tripod. For me, those cards hold weeks of RAW files from my latest project, and losing them stings. I’m hoping someone who found them kept them safe.
Lost passport in Des Moines; please help me locate.
Last Friday around 4:15 PM, I was near the Court Avenue District in Des Moines, stepping out of a blue storefront café by the riverwalk. I checked my backpacks and realized my passports had vanished from the zipper pocket. They have blue-green covers with my initials in the corner, and the thought of a missed trip has me on edge. I’m hoping someone picked them up and turned them in to a local shop or the security desk, so I can recover them through the site.
Found sheet music in Des Moines
I was wandering along the Des Moines Riverfront near Court Avenue around 6:45 PM and found a folder of sheet music resting on a bench outside the downtown library. It’s a mix of piano and guitar pieces, some faded with age, a little torn in places but still legible. It felt like a moment of connection with a local musician who left their practice behind for a while. I’m hoping the owner spots this and can reclaim their music through the site.
Found holiday decorations in Des Moines.
I was walking along Grand Avenue near the State Capitol when I spotted a bundle of holiday decorations sitting by the curb. There were red and gold ornaments, a string of fairy lights, and a small 'Happy Holidays' banner tucked in a tote. It looked like someone dropped them in the morning rush, and they deserve a better home than the street. I picked them up and kept them aside in case the owner returns here on the site.
Rose-gold pendant necklace with heart charm
I lost my rose-gold pendant necklace yesterday around 3pm. I was wandering through downtown Des Moines near the Pappajohn Sculpture Park along Grand Avenue after grabbing a coffee, when I realized it wasn’t on my neck anymore. The necklace is about 16 inches long, rose-gold plated, with a small heart pendant. The back is engraved with the initials 'JP' and the lobster clasp has a tiny etched leaf on the end. It’s a gift from my grandmother and means the world to me, so I’d really appreciate getting it back if someone found it near the sculpture park or along Grand Ave. Thanks for keeping an eye out!
Grey tabby with white chest, lost near East Village
I lost my grey tabby Milo yesterday around 3pm. He's a medium-sized domestic shorthair with a grey striped coat and a white patch on his chest. He wears a light blue collar with a tiny silver bell, and there's a small notch in his left ear that makes him easy to identify. He tends to be skittish around strangers but he's incredibly affectionate once he warms up, which is why I'm really worried. I last saw him near the East Village coffee shop on 5th Street and Grand Avenue in Des Moines; he bolted when I opened the door to grab the mail. If you spot him, please text or call me—we're really hoping to bring him home tonight.
Big man's ring with etching
Big man's ring with etching. Found in a neighborhood near Merle Hay & Franklin.
Navy hoodie with white Nike logo
I lost my navy Nike hoodie, size L, yesterday around 3pm near the Java House on Grand Ave in the East Village, Des Moines. It's a well-worn hoodie with a white Nike swoosh on the chest, soft fleece inside, and the zipper still zips smoothly, though there's a tiny snag at the bottom hem. On the right sleeve there's a small embroidered skyline of Des Moines, and inside the hood there's a faded label with my initials 'AH'. It's my go-to jacket for chilly Des Moines evenings; it has sentimental value because it was a gift from my mom last Christmas. If anyone found it, shoot me a message here—we can meet at Java House to swap.