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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.