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Story County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center

A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open at noon in Ames on Tuesday, September 29, to give survivors from the August 10 severe storm options to submit documents for their disaster assistance application. The DRC will be open for a limited time and ...

Story County Treasurer's Office Important Property Tax Information

The Story County Treasurer’s Office wants to remind citizens that property taxes are due Wednesday, September 30, with late penalty assessed on October 1st. Since the Story County Administration Building remains closed to the public due to Covid...

FEMA Individual Assistance for Story County

Story County qualified for the FEMA Individual Assistance program on September 2^nd as a result of the August 10, 2020 derecho. Assistance is open to all residents of Story County with damages to their home. For individuals who applied for the Iowa Assista...

Test Iowa clinic site opens in Story County

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNORGovernor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Adam Gregg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 24, 2020CONTACT: Pat Garrett, (515) 802-0986, Pat.Garrett@iowa.gov

Test Iowa clinic site to open in Story County

DES MOINES - A new Test Iowa...

We Want Your Input on Housing in Story County

Story County, its communities, and RDG Planning & Design started a process in July to complete a housing study. We are wanting your input to help assess the perception of and market for owner-occupied and rental housing in Story County.

This survey is ...

Openings on Story County Boards and Commissions

Applications are being accepted for the Boards and Commissions listed below. The deadline to apply is 4:30 pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.  All persons interested in serving on boards and commissions must complete the application in this lin...

SCC PARK CLOSURES DUE TO STORM DAMAGE

Derecho storm damage is extensive. We are still working to clear parks and trails -- this will be ongoing for awhile.

As of September 21, the following areas are still closed:

- Side loops trails between Soper’s Mill to Bear Creek on Skunk River G...

Hickory Grove Lake Restoration

The lake restoration is ongoing. No fishing or boating is allowed, and boat/snack concessions are not available this summer. View project background, timeline, and details/updates here. 

COVID-19 Impacts to SCC Operations

COVID-19 Continuity of Operations

June 17 - Story County Conservation is updating our daily operations as follows: 

• The Conservation Center is closed to the public until further notice. 
• Parks will be open as planned. Practice social distan...

SCC Updates to Management of Campgrounds & Facilities

Story County Conservation has devised a three-tiered approach to opening of campgrounds and facilities. These guidelines specify what circumstances dictate a change in level of operation. All SCC rules, regulations, and procedures remain enforced througho...

Story County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center

A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open at noon in Ames on Tuesday, September 29, to give survivors from the August 10 severe storm options to submit documents for their disaster assistance application. The DRC will be open for a limited time and ...

FEMA Individual Assistance for Story County

Story County qualified for the FEMA Individual Assistance program on September 2^nd as a result of the August 10, 2020 derecho. Assistance is open to all residents of Story County with damages to their home. For individuals who applied for the Iowa Assista...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for the Engineer and Secondary Roads Department.

Drop-Off Site Opens for Unincorporated Residents Only

OPEN SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH 8:00-NOON AND CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH FOR LABOR DAY

Story County has a drop-off site for yard waste and vegetative storm debris from the August 10^th storm event. The site is for organic storm debris only (trees-no root bal...

Two New Laws Impact Review of Agriculture Practices

On June 1, 2020, the Governor signed HF2477 and HF2512 into law. The laws had an immediate impact on planning and zoning in Iowa counties as each county’s authority to require review of agricultural exemptions and agritourism requests disappeare...

US 30 I-35 Corridor Preservation Proposed by the Iowa Department of Transportation

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) per Iowa Code 306.19(5), is providing this notice that the DOT proposes to implement corridor preservation for the future U.S. 30 from the Interstate 35 interchange at Ames east to South 11th Street in Nevada (s...Read on...

September 25, 2020 Daily News Release now available

The 9/25/2020 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

September 23, 2020 Daily News Release now available

The 9/23/2020 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

September 22, 2020 Daily News Release now available

The 9/22/2020 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

September 21, 2020 Daily News Release now available

The 9/21/2020 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

Office Closed - COVID-19

At this time the Treasurer’s Office is processing motor vehicle and property tax. If you have any questions please give the office a call at 515.382.7330 or direct questions to treasurer@storycountyiowa.gov.

Click here for closure inform...

Support Veterans During Suicide Prevention Month

This Suicide Prevention Month, September 2020, VA encourages families and supporters to reach out and provide support to the Veterans in their lives.

Each of us can make a difference.

Unsure how you can help? Here are a few ways to take action this month an...

Free Dental Day for Veterans & Active Military - Oct. 2, 2020

The 5th annual Smiles For FREEdom event is being hosted by Dentistry at Somerset in Ames on Friday, October 2, 2020. Free dental services will be provided to Veterans and Active Military. Appointments are being filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

V...

Gift Cards Available to Story County Veterans

Story County Veterans Affairs has a supply of donated gift cards from non-profit organizations and private donors to make available to Story County Veterans and surviving spouses in need of assistance with food, gas, and supplies. Gift cards are available...

Openings on Story County Commission of Veterans Affairs

Applications are being accepted for two openings on the Story County Commission of Veterans Affairs. The term for these two positions will start on July 1, 2021 and run through June 30, 2024. The deadline to apply is 4:30 PM on Wednesday, September 30, 20...