Lost
Urgent
Lost: Student ID near Rod Library.
UNI Rod Library
Lost
listing
Posted
12 days
ago
Description
My name is Elena Martinez, and I lost my student ID around 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday while studying at Rod Library on the University of Northern Iowa campus in Cedar Falls. The card has my photo and my name, and it is essential for campus access and printing. Finals are just around the corner, and I feel anxious about not having it. If someone found it, please know how much this means to me.
Approximate last-seen location
UNI Rod Library
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Verify the finder before meeting
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- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
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