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Lost: Postcards – Ames

Hi, I’m Sophie Carter. On Tuesday at 7:15 p.m., I left a small stack of postcards on a bench outside the ISU Campanile and by the time I got back they were gone. The cards are a mix from a Midwest road trip, tied with light blue twine, with my grandmother’s handwriting on the back. They matter to me because they carry memories from our travels, including a quick sketch I did myself. I’m hoping someone who found them kept them safe near Welch Avenue, close to the Campus Book Store.

Bench outside ISU Campanile, Welch Ave near Campus Book Store 1 day ago
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Found: Holiday Decorations in Ames.

I found these Holiday Decorations this morning around 11:30 a.m. near Main Street and Grand Avenue in Ames, Iowa. A tote with string lights and several ornaments had been left on the curb by the sidewalk while I was walking to the library. I picked them up and brought them here, hoping the owner checks this listing and can reclaim their festive items. It reminded me how special decorating can be, even in the middle of a grey January day.

Main St & Grand Ave 1 day ago
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Found sheet music near the ISU Campanile

I found sheet music near the ISU Campanile in Ames around 6:45 p.m. yesterday. I was walking back toward Campustown when I spotted a small bundle of pages on a bench outside Parks Library. It looks like someone was practicing a piano piece and the wind kept flipping the pages. I kept it dry and intact, hoping it can find its owner; please contact through the site if this sounds like yours.

near the Campanile, ISU campus 5 days ago
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Lost radios in Ames near ISU campus

I’m a grad student who was taking a break from a study session at the ISU Library. At 6:45 p.m. last Tuesday, I realized my radios were missing from my backpack. They’re small black handhelds with a silver edge, one has a tiny dent near the corner and a neon green sticker on the back. I last saw them on the chair by the ISU Memorial Union steps as I stood to grab my tote bag. They’re important to me as a link to a family memory and they’re not replaceable. I hope whoever found them can see this and do the right thing.

near the ISU Memorial Union 6 days ago
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Pink neon dog leash with paw-print charm

I found a pink neon dog leash this afternoon around 2:30pm behind the ISU Memorial Union on the Ames campus. It's about 6 feet long, nylon, with a sturdy black handle and a small metal tag engraved 'Milo' near the clasp. There's a tiny paw-print patch stitched near the grip and a faint water stain from the rain, but it's still in good usable condition. I picked it up because I didn't want a dog to wander off with it and I figured the owner would be grateful to have it back. If this belongs to you or you know who it belongs to, drop a note in the app and we’ll arrange a meetup.

Ames 15 days ago
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Black leather passport wallet with red interior

I lost my black leather passport wallet yesterday around 3pm near the Memorial Union on the ISU campus in Ames. It’s a slim wallet with a red satin interior and an eagle-shaped zipper pull that still catches the light. Inside are my passport, a couple of cards, and a small photo of my family—sentimental stuff I really don’t want to lose. The wallet has a tiny scuff on the outer corner from a backpack strap, and the interior lining is a bit wrinkled from daily use. If anyone happened to find it, I’d be forever grateful to get it back.

Ames about 1 month ago

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