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Brown Timberland folding wallet lost near Hyland Ave
I lost my brown timberland folding wallet near Hyland Ave at the intermodal facility or near petsmart at Duff Plaza. Lost on December 1st around 2:30 pm. It is a leather wallet.
Lost gold locket with delicate floral design containing a grandmother's picture, lost in Ames Park, Ames, IA.
I lost a beautiful gold locket with a delicate floral design while walking my dog in the Ames park last Sunday afternoon. It's quite special to me as it contains a picture of my grandmother inside. It must have slipped off my neck during our walk. If anyone finds it, I would be immensely grateful!
Lost pair of silver earrings with a small blue stone near the coffee shop on Main Street in downtown Ames.
I lost my favorite pair of silver earrings while walking in downtown Ames last night. They have a small blue stone in the center and have a delicate design. I might have dropped them near the coffee shop on Main Street. If anyone happens to find them, I’d really appreciate it as they have sentimental value to me.
Missing person Sarah Thompson, last seen near Ames City Park wearing a blue hoodie and black leggings.
We are looking for Sarah Thompson, 26 years old, who was last seen on the evening of September 15th near Ames City Park. She was wearing a blue hoodie and black leggings. Her family is very worried as she left her phone at home and has not been heard from since. If anyone has any information about her whereabouts, please reach out. We just want to make sure she's safe.
Lost blue and white striped blanket left on a bench in Emerson Park, Ames.
I lost my favorite blue and white striped blanket while walking my dog in Emerson Park in Ames. I set it down on a bench to take a call, and when I returned, it was gone. It has sentimental value, and I would really love to get it back if anyone has seen it.
Silver teardrop earrings found near the library
I found a pair of earrings this afternoon around 3:15pm near the Ames Public Library on Douglas Ave. They're silver-tone drops, about 1 inch long, with clear crystals along the front and a small post back. One earring has a tiny heart charm clipped to the back of the wire, which makes them easy to spot. The condition looks gently worn but intact, no obvious bends or missing stones. If anyone recognizes them or can confirm ownership, please reach out—I'd really like to help them get back to their owner.
Found set of black wireless earbuds in a scratched case on a park bench near campus in Ames.
I found a set of black wireless earbuds lying on a bench at the park near the campus in Ames. They were in the case, which looks somewhat scratched but the earbuds themselves seem to be in good condition. I had initially planned to hand them in at a nearby store, but I wanted to see if anyone posts here first.
Found red power drill near the entrance of Ames City Park.
I found a red power drill while walking my dog near the entrance of the Ames City Park on Saturday morning. It looks like it's in pretty good condition, just a little dusty. I think someone might be missing it, as it seems like a good quality tool. If you can describe it, I'll be happy to return it!
Found bright pink stuffed unicorn with grass stains near Ames playground.
I found a bright pink stuffed unicorn in the park near the Ames playground yesterday. It looks loved and may belong to a child, as it has some grass stains on its feet and a small bow on its tail. It's very soft and cuddly, and I can imagine it holds some sentimental value. Please reach out if you think it's yours!
Found black leather wallet containing ID and credit cards near Lincoln Way and Douglas Avenue in Ames.
I found a black leather wallet near the corner of Lincoln Way and Douglas Avenue while walking back from a coffee shop. It looks like it has some ID and credit cards inside, and it appears to belong to someone from Ames. I'm hoping to return it to its owner.