Lost something in Waverly? Here is who holds found property.
One report reaches the Waverly Police Department, Waverly City Hall, local lost pet networks, and active community channels. Your report stays active, continuously matching new found items with your description.
What did you lose?
If there isn’t an adequate suggestion, select “Other – My item isn’t listed” and enter the item’s category. You can provide details later.
Publishing your report is free and your details stay private. The assisted search is a separate paid service, described in the Terms.
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Local contact details reviewed on October 7, 2026.
How ReportLost works in Waverly
You submit your report
Tell us what you lost, where, and when. We gather the details the right people need to help you find it.
We route it to the right places
Your report goes straight to the Waverly Police Department, City Hall Public Services, and relevant lost pet channels. No back-and-forth between offices. We handle the routing.
Your report keeps searching
While you move on with your week, your report stays active and continues to match new found item posts, community alerts, and marketplace listings against your description, sending you alerts when a credible match appears.
Where to report a lost item in Waverly
The places that hold and investigate lost things in Waverly, and how ReportLost gets your report to them instantly.
Waverly Police Department
The Police Department holds lost and found items and logs loss reports. For items like wallets, phones, and personal belongings, this is often the first place to check. Call option #4 for lost and found inquiries, or visit in person at 200 1st Street NE. We ensure your report reaches the right desk and includes the details they need to track your item.
Waverly City Hall & Public Services
City Hall Public Services manages lost items found in public spaces, parks, and city facilities. If you lost something at a community event, park, or public building, Public Services holds it and coordinates with Police. We identify which city department is relevant and make sure your report reaches them with complete information.
Lost & Found Pets in Waverly
If your cat or dog went missing, alert the Waverly Police at option #3 to report it. The community Lost and Found Pets page is active on Facebook and coordinates with local rescues and shelters. Cedar Bend Humane Society serves Waverly and surrounding areas. Your pet report gets immediate visibility and stays searchable through all local networks. file a priority lost pet report
Lost and Found Pets: Waverly, Iowa (Facebook)|Cedar Bend Humane Society
Waverly Municipal Airport
The Waverly Municipal Airport is located northwest of the city. If you lost an item at the airport, contact Airport Operations. We help you identify the right office and ensure your report includes the precise details they track.
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Ready to find your item?
The sooner you report it, the sooner the search starts. Once your report is filed, Waverly's network goes to work for you.
Report my lost item →Losing something in Waverly means checking multiple places: the police station on 1st Street NE, City Hall on 1st Street NE, local Facebook groups, and hoping someone posts it in the community. If it's a pet, you're also contacting animal control and local rescue volunteers. Each office keeps items only so long before they're cleared out. The whole process is scattered and time-sensitive.
ReportLost brings everything together. One report, filed once, reaches all the right channels at once and stays active for your entire search period. No repeating the same story to different desks. No wondering if you checked everywhere. Your lost wallet, ring, or pet stays searchable across Waverly's community networks and official channels for months.
Common places people lose things in Waverly
These neighborhoods and zones are where most reports come from.
Downtown Waverly & Main Street
The heart of Waverly's shops, restaurants, and gathering spaces. Wallets, phones, and glasses are frequently lost here and turned into nearby businesses or police.
Public Parks & Recreation Areas
Waverly's parks and outdoor spaces see lost rings, keys, and personal items. City Hall Public Services tracks these finds.
Waverly Municipal Airport
Business travelers and visitors lose items at the airport. Airport operations keeps these separate and needs specific details to locate them.
Residential Neighborhoods
Cats and dogs go missing from residential blocks. Community networks and local rescue volunteers are usually the fastest to respond.
Community channels searching for lost items
These groups and pages share lost and found posts daily. Your ReportLost report reaches them all at once.
Facebook group dedicated to reuniting lost and found pets with their owners
Local Waverly Facebook groups where residents post about lost items and pets
Neighborhood app where locals share lost and found alerts in real time
Questions about losing and finding items in Waverly
How long does the Police Department keep lost and found items?
The Waverly Police Department holds items for a limited time before they may be disposed of or donated. This is why filing a report quickly matters. Once your report is filed with us, your item stays searchable for your entire 6 or 12 month search period, even if the police no longer hold the physical item.
What if I lost my pet? Should I call police or a shelter?
Call the Waverly Police Department at 319-352-5400 option #3 to report a lost pet, and also post on the Lost and Found Pets: Waverly, Iowa Facebook page immediately. Cedar Bend Humane Society also covers Waverly and can help. A ReportLost pet report gets priority handling and broadcasts to all these channels at once.
Where do I claim a found item at City Hall?
Found items in public spaces are typically held by Waverly Public Services at 2900 5th Avenue N.W. You can call them at 319-352-6247 during weekday business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) to inquire. We can tell you exactly what info to have ready and which department handles your specific type of item.
Can I report a lost item online with the Police Department?
The Waverly Police Department accepts reports by phone (319-352-5400, option #4) or in person at 200 1st Street NE during business hours. ReportLost lets you file online and ensures your report reaches them with all necessary details, saving you a phone call and a trip.
How do I search for my lost item if nobody turns it in?
You'd normally post on Facebook groups, Nextdoor, and the Lost and Found Pets page, then check them repeatedly for weeks. With ReportLost, your report stays active and automatically matches against new posts and marketplace listings, so you don't have to monitor them yourself every day.
Is ReportLost.org official? Does it replace calling the police?
ReportLost is an independent service that works alongside official channels, not as a replacement. We file your report with the Waverly Police Department, City Hall, and community networks on your behalf, and keep it active in the search for much longer than you could manage alone. You're not bypassing anything; we're making the official process faster and more thorough.
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Every minute counts when something goes missing. File your report now, and let Waverly's full network go to work for you while your report stays active for months.
Start my report →ReportLost.org is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Waverly Police Department, City of Waverly, Cedar Bend Humane Society, Waverly Pet Rescue, or any other local agencies. We work with these organizations on your behalf to file reports and broadcast alerts, but we do not operate them. Always verify contact information directly with these offices before visiting.