How long do I have to reclaim my vehicle?

You have 10 days from the mailing date (May 7, 2026) to reclaim the vehicle; a 7-day extension can be requested in writing before that period ends.

What forms of payment are accepted to get my vehicle back?

Payment must be made in cash for towing, preservation, storage, and notice charges prior to release.

Where are the impounded vehicles being held?

Vehicles are held at 605 S 15th St, Council Bluffs, IA; 1340 Redfield Rd, Fremont, NE; and 2524 Overton Ave, Logan, IA 51546.

May 7, 2026 Abandonment: 605 S 15th St, Council Bluffs, IA

Week of 4-26-26 PublicationsNotice That An Abandoned VehicleHas Been Taken Into CustodyTO ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, CORPORATIONS, LIEN HOLDERS, ENCUMBRANCERS OR OTHERS HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN AND TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED MOTOR VEHICLE(S), MODEL OF WHICH IS UNKNOWN, AND PERSONAL PROPERTY: Notice: The following abandoned vehicle(s) have been taken into custody: YearMakeModelVIN2003 Stoughton Chassis Orange 1DW1C53203E6261712019 Freightliner Cascadia White 3AKJHLDV8KSKF92532020 Jeep Gladiator Gray 1C6HJTAG9LL1316452024 Hyundai TUCSON Hybrid Silver KM8JBCD10RU195330Chevrolet Impala Silver 2G1WGEK2B11021232013 Dodge Avenger Black 1C3CDZCG6DN5201342008 Mazda Mazda6 Black 1YVHP80C985M170522008 Ford Explorer Beige 1FMEU75828UA438372012 Chevrolet Malibu Black 1G1ZC5E06CF2136942014 Ford Focus 1FADP3K23EL2561732018 Audi S4 WAUC4AF47JA1167572018 Tesla Model S 5YJSA1E26JF2848252022 Freightliner Red 3AKJHHDR7NSNH25392003 Cadillac Seville Silver 1G6KS54Y43U2619102025 Hyundai SANTA FE Hybrid 5NMP3DG19SH07050122' Camper White NONE???11111111112019 Ram 1500 Classic Gray 1C6RR7GT3KS7252731980 Harley Davidson Flat boy 6E53747J0 These vehicles are being held at:605 S 15th St, Council Bluffs, IA, 1340 Redfield Rd, Fremont, NE, OR, 2524 Overton Ave, Logan, IA 51546 You are hereby informed you have the right to reclaim this vehicle within ten (10) days after the effective date of mailing this notice upon payment of all towing, preservation, storage, and notice charges, if any, resulting from placing this vehicle in custody. Payment must be made prior to the release of the vehicle. Payment must be cash.Your failure to exercise your right to reclaim the vehicle within the time provided shall be deemed a waiver of all your rights, title, claim and interest in this vehicle and failure to reclaim is deemed consent to the sale or disposal of the vehicle to a demolisher.You, or any duly authorized agent thereof, may object to the legality of an impoundment and request a hearing after an impoundment prior to the expiration of the ten (10) day reclaiming period, unless an opportunity for such hearing was given prior to the impoundment. No person shall be entitled to more than one hearing on each impoundment.You may be written request, delivered to this office prior to the expiration of the ten (10) day reclaiming period, obtain an additional seven (7) day period during which the vehicle may be reclaimed. Arrow Towing Inc, Blackburn Towing, OR Mark's Towing605 S 15th St, Council Bluffs, IA, 1340 Redfield Rd, Fremont, NE, OR 2524 Overton Ave, Logan, IA 51546May 7, 2026 COL-9103473

Abandonment — 605 S 15th St, Council Bluffs, IA

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Multiple abandoned vehicles were taken into custody and are being held at towing facilities in Council Bluffs (and Fremont, NE). Owners have ten days from mailing to reclaim by paying cash for towing, storage, and fees or lose title and consent to sale or demolition.

The Council Bluffs Police Department intends to dispose of various unclaimed items held in its Property Division unless the rightful owner or custodian claims them within 30 days of publication by providing satisfactory proof of ownership.

An abandoned-vehicle auction will be held May 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Council Bluffs to sell a list of vehicles recovered as abandoned. Vehicles will be offered to the public; interested buyers can attend the auction on that date.

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