All lost and found items in Ames
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Found: Scarves near ISU campus, Ames
On Tuesday around 5:30 PM, I found a scarf draped over a bench along College Creek Park near the Memorial Union on the ISU campus in Ames. It’s a soft cream knit with a thin blue stripe and a small embroidered fox near the hem—clearly someone’s favorite. I picked it up, hoping to reunite it with its owner, and brought it with me to keep it safe while I looked for clues nearby. If this belongs to you, check in and maybe I can help get it back to you.
Found: Equipment for Various Sports in Ames
I was walking home from the ISU Recreation Center through Campustown in Ames around 7:42 PM on Tuesday when I found a bag of equipment for various sports lying by a bench near Lincoln Way. The bag contained a basketball, tennis rackets, a softball glove, and a few smaller items with a team name written on the tag. I picked it up and kept it safe, hoping the owner would see this listing. If this sounds like yours, please check around the Memorial Union area or the Campustown by the ISU Recreation Center.
found: Pins in Ames near ISU campus
I was walking behind the ISU Memorial Union in Ames around 8:45 a.m. when I found a small bundle of enamel pins. They’re a mix of campus logos and quirky designs, tucked into a clear plastic pouch I spotted on the sidewalk by Campustown. I picked them up hoping they belonged to someone who would recognize them, because they looked like a personal collection rather than stray trinkets. If these pins belong to you, I hope you see this and can reconnect with them soon.
found GPS devices near ISU Memorial Union
Last Thursday, around 7:20 p.m., I found a weathered black GPS device case on the sidewalk near the ISU Memorial Union in Ames, Iowa. Inside the case were two GPS units with tangled cords and a frayed charging cable. The scene felt oddly precise yet ordinary—a reminder that someone’s travel plans, job routes, or hiking trips could hinge on these devices. I picked them up, checked the nearby benches, and kept an eye out for a lost-and-found post at the campus center. I’m posting this in case the owner sees it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Navy blue satin evening gown with crystal belt
I lost my navy blue satin floor-length evening gown, size 6, by Adrianna Papell, yesterday around 3pm near the Campanile on the ISU campus in Ames. It's a formal wear dress with a detachable crystal-embellished belt and a small silver zipper at the back. The fabric has a faint snag along the left hem and the belt clasp is a bit stiff in the middle, which makes it easy to spot if found. It means a lot to me — it was a gift from my grandmother and I'm really hoping to get it back.
ISU football ticket, Section C12
I lost my ISU football ticket yesterday around 3pm near the Campanile on the ISU campus in Ames. It's a vivid orange ticket with the ISU logo, glossy finish, and a blue holographic sticker at the corner. It's for the game against Kansas State, Section C12, Row 14, Seat 27; the back has a barcode and my name faintly printed along the edge. The ticket means a lot to me—it was a gift from a friend and I was really excited to use it this season. I can’t reprint it, and I’m hoping to recover it. If you found it, please email [email protected]—any help would mean the world. I was last in the area near the Campanile and Memorial Union that afternoon.
Silver moon pendant necklace with initials on back
I lost my silver moon pendant necklace yesterday around 3pm near the ISU Memorial Union on Lincoln Way, Ames. It's an 18-inch sterling silver chain with a delicate moon pendant and a tiny star charm; the back is engraved with the initials 'P.P.' The chain is a bit tarnished near the clasp and there's a small scratch on the moon, which actually helps me identify it. This necklace was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me; it carries sentimental value. If you found it, a quick message would mean a lot — I’d be really grateful to get it back.
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Lost engagement ring at Outlaws
I lost my engagement ring Saturday night while I was out- I think I lost it at outlaws but nobody has turned anything in. Attached image.
Oak coffee table with carved leaf motif
I lost my oak coffee table with a carved leaf motif. It’s about 3 feet long, 18 inches wide, and 17 inches tall, with a warm honey finish and a sturdy feel, plus a small dent on the top left corner and a carved leaf motif along the apron. I was in Campustown in Ames yesterday around 3pm, outside the ISU Book Store on Welch Ave, and I must have left it there after unloading groceries. It was a gift from my grandmother and means a lot to me—really hoping to get it back. If you saw it, email me at [email protected].