All lost and found items in Iowa City
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Lost devices in Iowa City
Tuesday around 3:20 PM I was at the Pedestrian Mall by the Old Capitol, flipping through notes in the shade when my devices slipped out of my tote. I’m missing a black laptop and a small tablet, both with battered cases. I remember sitting on a bench by the Pentacrest, the Old Capitol rising in the distance, and then rushing to catch a bus. My heart sank when I realized they weren’t in my bag. If someone turned them in, I’d be incredibly grateful to have them back.
Lost microwaves near Old Capitol
Hi, I’m Priya Patel. I lost a couple of microwaves today around 3:15 p.m. on the Pedestrian Mall by the Old Capitol building in Iowa City. I’d set them down on a chair by College Street while I grabbed a quick coffee, and a few minutes later a burst of student traffic moved through and they disappeared. Moves are tight as I’m moving into a new apartment this week, so I’m hoping someone found them and kept them safe. The box contained two compact units; one is white with a chipped corner and the other is stainless steel.
Lost GPS device near downtown Iowa City
I lost my GPS device last Friday around 7:45 p.m. after I grabbed a coffee at Java House near the Main Library. I retraced my steps along the Pentacrest and back toward the pedestrian bridge by the Iowa River, but I can't shake the feeling that it slipped from my shoulder bag somewhere along the path. It's a small black device in a blue neoprene sleeve with a red carabiner clip. I rely on it almost daily for getting to campus meetings and campus events, and losing it has me anxious about getting to where I need to be. If someone happened to pick it up and keep it safe, I’m hoping it finds its way back.
Found document holders near Old Capitol, Iowa City
Today around 11:20 a.m. I was tidying the walkway near the Old Capitol in downtown Iowa City when I spotted two document holders left on a bench by the College Street entrance. One holder is black leather with a faint University of Iowa stamp; the other is a mustard-yellow fabric case with a zipper that sticks a little. They looked important, stuffed with receipts and a few loose pages. If these belong to someone, I hope they’re reunited through the site soon.
Lost sculptures near Old Capitol, Iowa City
I was putting the finishing touches on a small sculpture display outside the Old Capitol in downtown Iowa City around 9:15 this morning when I discovered two pieces were missing from my crate. I walked along the Pedestrian Mall and checked the nearby shops, but I couldn’t find them. The sculptures are about 10 inches tall, one carved with a curled sheep motif and the other a smooth abstract form, both bearing my initials. It would mean the world to have them back—those pieces hold years of work and a piece of my heart.
Lost postcards in downtown Iowa City
I spent Saturday afternoon at the Iowa City Farmers Market, scribbling notes on a stack of postcards to mail to family abroad. Around 4:15 p.m., I set the pile down on a bench near the Old Capitol, then wandered to check out a vendor's stalls. When I looked back, the postcards were gone. Some show the Iowa River from Court Street; others capture our group in front of the campus bookstore. They carry memories from trips and a few kind words I meant to send. If someone found them, I’d be grateful to get them back.
Lost DVDs in Iowa City
Saturday at about 1:30 pm, I realized my DVDs were missing after I left the Iowa City Public Library and walked toward the Pedestrian Mall near the Pentacrest. I had tucked them in a red tote while chatting with friends on the Library Lawn, and I must have dropped them somewhere along the sidewalk. They’re a handful of sci-fi titles in a red case, nothing flashy but they matter to me. I’m hoping someone honest picked them up and that the campus lost-and-found or the library will get them back to me.
Lost travel adapters in downtown Iowa City.
I was wrapping up a late study session at the Iowa City Public Library around 8:20 PM last Friday when I realized my travel adapters were missing from my tote. I recall using them earlier near the south entrance of the library and then walking along the Pedestrian Mall toward the downtown square. The adapters are black with a blue silicone cover and a small dent on the bottom corner. Not having them complicates my upcoming trip, and I’m hopeful someone found them, tucked away in a pocket or tote, and will return them through this page.
Lost sheet music in Iowa City
Today around 11:20 AM I was in the Iowa City Public Library's Main Library reading room, practicing a few measures from my recital pieces. I left a yellow folder marked with a tiny star on a table near the window by the Pentacrest and walked away for just a minute to answer a call. When I got back, the folder and its contents were gone. Inside is a mix of arrangements I’ve been revising for weeks, with a blue binder and several hand-written notes. It’s more than music to me, and I’m hoping for its speedy return.
Blue US passport, biometric, lost near Ped Mall
I lost my blue US passport yesterday around 3pm while I was grabbing coffee near the Ped Mall area along Washington Street in downtown Iowa City. It's a biometric passport with a navy blue cover and gold lettering; inside you’ll see my photo and the name 'Amina Patel'. The back cover has a tiny coffee stain and a light crease along the spine from daily use. This passport is essential for an upcoming family trip next week, so I’m really hoping it turns up soon. If you found it, please email [email protected]—I'd be incredibly grateful to get it back.
Navy tuxedo jacket with satin lapels
I lost my navy Calvin Klein tuxedo jacket yesterday around 3pm near the Old Capitol Building on Clinton Street in downtown Iowa City. It's a navy tuxedo jacket, size M, with satin notch lapels and a slightly scuffed hem from wear. There’s a tiny moth hole near the left cuff and a white pocket square peeking out of the breast pocket, plus a discreet monogram 'A.H.' on the inside label. It means a lot to me—it was worn for my sister's wedding and feels sentimental. If anyone found it, please help me get it back; I’d really appreciate it.
Lost Cutco teal embroidery scissors on campus
Cutco teal embroidery scissors small and very sharp - please turn in to police department lost 5/15/2026 - very sentimental item! Lost somewhere on campus
Makita 18V cordless drill in teal case near Old Capitol
I lost my Makita 18V cordless drill yesterday around 3pm near the Old Capitol on Clinton Street, by the pedestrian bridge behind the university library. It’s in a teal Makita case with a cracked rubber grip on the handle and the battery looks a bit swollen from heavy use. The lid has blue painter’s tape with my initials 'PP' on it, and there’s a tiny magnetic bit set wedged in the foam. It’s not just a tool—it's how I finish weekend projects, and it was a gift from my dad, so it has real sentimental value. If anyone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back; I can meet somewhere convenient to pick it up.
Gold-tone necklace with heart charm
I lost my gold-tone necklace yesterday around 3pm near the Iowa City Public Library on Kirkwood Ave. It’s an 18-inch delicate chain with a small heart pendant that has a tiny emerald bead set in the center, and the back is engraved with the initial 'A'. The chain shows a bit of tarnish and the clasp feels a tad stiff, but the pendant is still bright and in good shape. It was a gift from my grandmother, so it means a lot to me and I’m really hoping it turns up soon.
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.