Boston Marathon Explosion: Ames Participants

More than 10 Ames residents were participating in the Boston Marathon Monday when bombs exploded about 2 p.m. central time.

Two were killed by the blasts, but their identities are unknown. Three Cedar Falls residents who were also members of the Iowa State Running Club, had already returned to their hotel room, when the blasts occurred. And all team members are believed to be safe.

According to live results from the Boston Athletic Association runners from Ames included:

Jamison Voss, 23; Kris Spoth, 25; Ryan Schafbuch, 27; John Pleasants, 64; James Michael, 28; Scott Johnson, 30; Melanie Holman, 20; Philip Hodges, 65; Mason Frank, 23; Evan Day, 22; and Nicole Davis, 25.

Pleasants and Voss had not completed the marathon according to results.

Scores Injured by Explosion at Boston Marathon Finish Line

Cell phone use near the scene has been discouraged fearing it could trigger more bombs.

Google has created this to find/provide information on people at the scene: http://google.org/personfinder/2013-boston-explosions/

And here is a number to call to check on friends, family: 617-635-4500.

The Iowa State Daily reports that Voss, Pleasants, Schafbuch, Holman, Frank, Day were not injured in the blasts. 

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