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Black leather bifold wallet with laminated dog photo
I lost my black leather bifold wallet yesterday around 3pm near the ISU Memorial Union, by the Welch Avenue shops. It's about the size of a standard card holder, with subtle scuffs and tan stitching along the edges. Inside I have my driver's license, a debit card, and a few folded bills—around $25. There’s a small coffee stain on the back corner and a laminated photo of my beagle tucked in the inner slot. This wallet was a gift from my sister and means a lot to me; I'd really love to have it back if anyone picked it up.
Beige behind-the-ear hearing aid in pouch
I lost my beige behind-the-ear hearing aid last night around 3:15 PM. It was tucked in a small navy zip pouch inside my coat pocket, and I think I had it near the Memorial Union on the Iowa State University campus in Ames. The device is a beige BTE model with a tiny dent along the top edge and a green silicone dome on the right ear tip. If you look closely there’s a bright red wax guard visible at the speaker. I rely on this daily and it’s expensive to replace, so I’d be really grateful to get it back.
Seagate 1TB external hard drive with blue sticker
I lost my gray Seagate 1TB external hard drive yesterday around 3pm. It's the size of a small paperback, with a blue galaxy sticker on the front and a tiny dent on the bottom-right corner. The USB-C cable is still attached. I probably left it near the Campus Bookstore on Welch Ave as I walked toward the ISU campus library area in Ames. It holds hundreds of travel photos and editing projects—sentimental stuff, not easily replaced. If you found it, please drop me a message; I'd really appreciate getting it back.
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!
Blue hardcover 'The Pragmatic Programmer' found
I found a blue hardcover copy of The Pragmatic Programmer by Andrew Hunt and David Thomas this afternoon around 2:15pm outside the Ames Public Library on Kellogg Avenue. The cover is a bit worn, with a coffee stain on the first page and a small pencil note in the margin that says CS 101. The pages are clean, and the spine is slightly creased from use. I picked it up and tucked it into my tote, hoping to reunite it with its owner—it's obviously well-loved and carries some sentimental value. If this is yours, shoot me an email and we can figure out how to get it back.
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!