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I lost my blue Samsonite 28-inch hardside suitcase yesterday around 3pm. It was last seen near the Memorial Union on Morrill Road on the ISU campus in Ames, probably sitting by the bus stop while I scurried between classes. The case has a couple of scuffs on the bottom corner and an obvious dent on the front-right panel. It also has a bright orange luggage tag with the initials 'PP' on the top handle, and there’s a faded mountain sticker on the inside cover that I’d recognize. This suitcase is sentimental to me because it belonged to my grandmother and holds a few travel photos; I really need it back.
I lost my sister, Maya Chen, yesterday around 7pm in Ames. She's 14 years old, about 5'2", with shoulder-length black hair and a small scar above her left eyebrow. Last seen near the North Grand Mall area and Frame's Coffee on Lincoln Way, wearing a bright red hoodie, a gray backpack, and white sneakers. She wears a pink bracelet with tiny charms that spell 'Hope' and often tucks her hair behind her ears. I'm really worried—she's usually cautious but gets overwhelmed in crowds. If you see her or have any information, please contact me directly; she might respond to 'Maya' or 'Little Chen' on her bracelet.
I lost my 14k gold ring yesterday around 3pm near the Campanile on the ISU campus in Ames. It's a slim 6mm band with a tiny diamond in the center and a delicate engraving 'A+K' on the inside. The ring has a few scratches from daily wear but is otherwise in good shape. It has a lot of sentimental value—it was my grandmother's ring and feels like a family heirloom. If someone found it, I’d really appreciate getting it back.
I lost my tan and white dwarf hamster yesterday around 3pm near the Ames Public Library on Main Street, close to Welch Avenue by the ISU campus. He's tiny, about the size of a ping-pong ball, with soft fur and a bright blue collar that has a tiny silver bell. He has a small white patch on his left ear and can dart into hedges, shrubs, or mulch beds around the library and nearby yards, so he could be hiding in those areas. This is my daughter's pet and it means a lot to us; if you’ve seen him or picked him up, email me at [email protected].
I lost my navy blue Michael Kors tote yesterday around 3pm. I was by the Starbucks on Main Street near the ISU Bookstore in Ames when I last remember it being there. It’s a medium-sized pebbled leather tote, about 14 inches wide, with a gold Michael Kors emblem on the front and a tan suede interior. The zipper pull has a small lavender tassel I added myself, and there’s a faint coffee stain on the bottom corner. Inside I keep my student ID, a black notebook, and a small compact mirror. It has sentimental value because it was a gift from my mom, and I’m really hoping to get it back.
Found a blue iPhone 12 Pro in an OtterBox near the ISU Memorial Union this afternoon around 3:15 pm. It's in a rugged blue OtterBox with a 'Yoga Club' sticker on the back. The screen has a small crack along the top edge, but the touch works, and there’s a photo in the gallery of a golden retriever. I found it on a bench near the library entrance on University Boulevard after seeing it there with headphones beside it. It feels important to reunite with its owner; if this is yours, share a distinguishing detail to verify.
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.
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.
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.
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!