Limited Quantity of Public Safety Radios Available to Local Jurisdictions

The Story County Board of Supervisors created a grant program by which Story County will make available a limited quantity of new surplus public safety radios, to be used with the new StoryComm public safety communication program, to local jurisdictions i...

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...

Hickory Grove Lake Restoration

The lake is still drained. 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...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for the Engineer and Secondary Roads Department.

COVID-19 Mitigation Guidance for Story County - Recommendations from the Board of Health

Important Message from the Story County Board of Health:  

With the current rise in cases in Story County, we strongly recommend these guidelines are followed. We fully understand that what we are proposing is difficult and also that no m...

New Online Permitting System Coming Soon

Story County Planning and Development is excited to announce that we will be implementing online permitting.  Citizenserve is an online permitting system that will allow the general public to easily apply, track and pay for zoning permits online....

Face Covering Policy During Planning And Development On-Site Inspections

Per the recommendations from the IDPH, CDC and Iowa’s Governor, Story County has implemented a Face Covering Policy for employees due to the challenge of maintaining social distancing of 6 feet at all times.

Employees are required to wear face co...

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...

July 9, 2020 Daily News Release now available

The 7/09/2020 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

July 6, 2020 Daily News Release now available

The 7/06/2020 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

July 1, 2020 Daily News Release now available

The 7/01/2020 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

June 29, 2020 Daily News Release now available

The 6/29/2020 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...

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...

VA Hiring Temporary Positions to Support COVID-19 Response

VA Central Iowa Health Care System is hiring clinical staff to support treatment and care of local Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic. For a complete listing of opportunities, please visit www.vacareers.va.gov.

A variety of health care professions are n...