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Best of Johnston Craigslist, Sept. 6 Edition

From Halloween costumes to free dirt, check out this week's best of Johnston Craigslist.

You're almost there. Just one more day until the weekend.

It's always tough to get through the week when there's only four days, right?

Here's a little something to get you through the day - the best and brightest of Johnston/Des Moines Craigslist listings. Read these and then go out there and face that cruel world!

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How about we start with a little haiku?

Cupid's Arrow

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aiming for the heart
his arrow has hit its mark
making her quiver

Trick or Treat

Gearing Up For Halloween

Looking for a cute halloween costumer for the kids, but don't want to break the bank? Craigslist is a smorgasbord of great costumes. From Captain America to an adorable kitty cat.


Vintage Iowa

1981 Hawkeye Poster

With the big game this weekend (Iowa vs. ISU), this poster would put the final touches on your man cave....or woman cave. From artist John Holladay, the poster is selling for $50.

It's a dirty job

Free Dirt

Free dirt to the first person to haul it away. Should fit on a trailer or truck. Let us know what you use it for...

Don't break the chain

Someone in Johnston/Grimes is loved

"Tonight at midnight, your true love will realize they truly miss you. Something good will happen to you between 1:00 pm to 4:40 pm, it could be anywhere. Tonight at midnight they will remember how much they love you. You will get a shock of a lifetime tomorrow, a good one."

"I really hope this works because I really love someone that is in GrimesJohnston."

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