The Ione man reported missing yesterday morning by his family was found safely yesterday afternoon. According to Ione Police Chief Bob Olson, the man identified only as an Ione resident was reported missing by family members early yesterday morning. The search was initially centered in the general Ione area and was then narrowed to the Howard Park area after the discovery of the missing man's car near the Park. The search was continued into the afternoon with the help of the Amador county Sheriff's Department. The man was discovered early yesterday afternoon still in the Ione area. Olson states he was in good condition and has returned home with his family