How long do I have to reclaim the towed vehicle?

You have 10 days from the mailing date of this notice (May 7, 2026) to reclaim the vehicle; a written request before that deadline can add 5 days.

What must I pay to get the vehicle back?

You must pay all towing, preservation, storage charges and the cost of this notice to reclaim the vehicle.

What happens if I do not reclaim the vehicle?

If not reclaimed within the 10-day period, you waive rights and the vehicle may be sold at auction or demolished.

Abandonment — 3309 Highway 1 SW, Iowa City, IA

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A 2009 blue Nissan Altima (VIN 1N4AL21E79N508649) towed to Big Ten University Towing in Iowa City is declared abandoned under Iowa law. The registered owner or lienholder has 10 days from mailing (effective May 7, 2026) to reclaim the vehicle by paying towing and storage charges.

Key Takeaways

10-day reclaim deadline from mailing: May 7, 2026
Vehicle: 2009 Nissan Altima, VIN 1N4AL21E79N508649
Located at Big Ten University Towing, 3309 Highway 1 SW
Reclaim requires payment of towing, preservation, storage, and notice costs
If not reclaimed, vehicle may be sold or demolished

Published: May 7, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Abandonment
City: Iowa City
Address: 3309 Highway 1 SW, Iowa City, IA

Research context

2 abandonment notices in Iowa City (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If the owner or lienholder does not reclaim the vehicle within 10 days of the mailing date (May 7, 2026), they waive rights and the vehicle may be sold at public auction or demolished; no court will recognize ownership thereafter. A written request before the 10-day deadline can extend reclaiming time by 5 days.

What to do next

1
Contact the towing company
Call Big Ten University Towing / Riggs Towing at 319-354-5936 immediately to confirm charges and reclaim procedures.
2
Pay required charges
Prepare to pay all towing, preservation, storage, and notice costs before the 10-day deadline (May 17, 2026 if counting mailing May 7).
3
Request a 5-day extension if needed
Deliver a written request to the towing department before the 10-day reclaim deadline to obtain an extra five days.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to reclaim the towed vehicle?: You have 10 days from the mailing date of this notice (May 7, 2026) to reclaim the vehicle; a written request before that deadline can add 5 days.
Where is the vehicle being stored?: At Big Ten University Towing operated by Riggs Towing LLC, 3309 Highway 1 SW, Iowa City, IA.
What must I pay to get the vehicle back?: You must pay all towing, preservation, storage charges and the cost of this notice to reclaim the vehicle.
What happens if I do not reclaim the vehicle?: If not reclaimed within the 10-day period, you waive rights and the vehicle may be sold at auction or demolished.

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Legal terms in this notice

abandoned: A vehicle left without being claimed, allowing the towing owner to follow legal disposal processes.
lienholder: A person or entity holding a legal claim on the vehicle for unpaid debt.
reclaiming period: The set time (10 days here) the owner has to recover the vehicle by paying required charges.
preservation charges: Costs for actions taken to protect the vehicle while in custody, like securing or minor maintenance.

Full Notice Text

NOTICE OF ABANDONED VEHICLE
 
 
TO: UNKNOWN OWNERS, LEINHOLDERS
 
THE FOLLWONG VEHICLES ARE DECLARED ABANDONED UNDER THE TERMS OF CHAPTERS 321.89 AND 321.90 OF THE CODE OF IOWA.
 
THE VEHICLES ARE CURRENTLY LOCATED AT:
 
Big Ten University Towing
OperatedBy Riggs Towing LLC
3309 Highway 1 SW
Iowa City, IA   52240
319-354-5936
 
 
LOCATION OF TOW: 2100 S Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240
 
 
DATE TOWED: March 4, 2026  
 
YEAR: 2009
MAKE: Nissan
MODEL: Altima
COLOR: Blue
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1N4AL21E79N508649
 
 
The owner or any lienholder has the right to reclaim this vehicle and personal property contained within ten (10) days after the effective date of this notice. (which is the date of its mailing)
Pearson may reclaim the vehicle or personal property upon payment of all towing, preservation, and storage charges resulting from placing the vehicle in custody and upon payment of the cost of notice required pursuant to this notice.
 
Should the registered owner or lienholder, or claimants fail to exercise this right to reclaim the vehicle or personal property within the time provided, it shall be deemed a waiver of all your rights, claim and interest in the vehicle. Failure to reclaim the vehicle is deemed consent to sell the vehicle at a public auction or dispose of the vehicle to a demolisher and to dispose of the personal property by sale or of destruction.
 
  No court in any case in law or equity shall recognize any right, title, claim, or interest of the owner or any lienholder after the expiration of the ten (10) day reclaiming period, you may, by written request delivered to this department prior to the expiration of the ten (10) day reclaiming period, obtain an additional five (5) days within which the vehicle may be reclaimed.
 
 
May 7 2026
LIOW0512909

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An abandoned vehicle auction will be held June 6, 2026 at Big 10 University/Riggs Towing in Iowa City for vehicles impounded and unclaimed by June 5, 2026. Listed vehicles and trailers will be sold to satisfy towing/storage liens if not reclaimed.

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