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Lost Florida driver's license (female)

Florida license between the maverick in Campustown and the Stan tap, horizontal and a female license. Unfortunately I don’t have a picture of it but if you recently turned one in around there please let me know 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Ames about 17 hours ago
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Lost shopping bags in Ames, Iowa.

I was at the Campanile area on the Iowa State University campus around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10 when I realized my shopping bags were missing after I stopped for a quick bite by the Food Court. The bags are two: a teal tote with a white floral pattern, and a plain black tote with a small white logo. They held groceries, a notebook, and a sketchbook I’ve carried with me all semester. I retraced the walk from the Campanile toward the library, hoping someone picked them up, but there’s been no sign. If you’ve seen them, know they matter to me and I’m hopeful they’ll surface nearby.

by the Campanile on ISU campus 2 days ago
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Lost travel visas in Ames

On Tuesday at 4:15 pm, I was walking across the Iowa State University campus near the Memorial Union when I realized my travel visas weren’t in my folder. They were tucked into a slim leather document holder along with my passport photos and flight itinerary. I’m anxious because I’m due to fly soon and every minute counts. I hope whoever finds them understands how important these documents are.

near the Memorial Union, ISU campus 5 days ago
Found brown Coach purse with currency near North Grand Mall found B

Found brown Coach purse with currency near North Grand Mall

Small brown purse (Brand: Coach). Contains currency. No name or identification included. Found near North Grand Mall 9/10/26.

Ames 7 days ago
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found utensils near Campanile, Ames

Today around 4:10 p.m., I found a small set of utensils on a bench near the Campanile on the ISU campus. They were wrapped in a napkin, like someone had grabbed a quick bite between classes and forgotten them. I checked around for a moment but didn’t see anyone looking for them, so I kept them safe on the bench until the area cleared. It felt good to return something that probably belongs to a fellow student or staff member.

near the Campanile, ISU campus, Ames 12 days ago
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Lost Xylophones near Ames Public Library

Last Sunday around 7:45 PM, I was packing up after rehearsal at the Ames High School auditorium and realized my xylophones were missing somewhere along Douglas Avenue near the Ames Public Library's east entrance. I retraced my steps along the sidewalk by the library, but they were nowhere to be found. It’s a small student set, bright red mallets attached with a yellow cord, and it means a lot to me to have them back for practice. If you see them, please know they’re important and I’d be grateful to get them back.

east entrance of Ames Public Library on Douglas Ave, near the bike racks 26 days ago

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