Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program

The Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance Program may provide eligible renters with help with rent and utility bills.

To read more about the program and find the application for the Iowa Rent and Utility Assistance please visit this link: https://www.iowafinan...

Central Iowa Broadband Study Survey Now Open

Story County, along with ten (10) other counties in Central Iowa, is participating in a study to determine the availability of adequate and affordable broadband service throughout our county. 

An important part of this study is a survey of Story C...

VA of Central Iowa Mobile Medical Unit

Central Iowa VA Virtual Health has scheduled an onsite visit to provide services to Veterans at a location near you! The unit will allow Veterans to schedule appointments to meet with their VA healthcare provider in a secure and private Virtual Medical Ro...

Nature Camp info now posted!

Are you looking for summer activities for your child? After taking a year off, Story County Conservation will again offer a variety of youth nature camps. 

Special attention has been given to ensure we’re following COVID-19 bes...

Buy a Bat House

Bats need your help! Bats are facing a number of challenges, causing populations to decline at a rapid rate. One way you can help is by providing is suitable roosting sites.

Story County Conservation has partnered with AGC Club at ISU to offer bat houses f...

Recycle cellphones and other devices at Conservation Center

A critical component in smartphones and other devices is a substance called coltan. 80% of the world’s supply of coltan is found directly in the center of gorilla habitat in the Congo. Mineral mining for smartphones has fueled bloody conflicts a...

Story County Public Health Vaccination Information

Story County Public Health is providing COVID-19 vaccination information updates through the provided link to the Mary Greeley Medical Center website. Specific vaccination information for Story County will be published on the Mary Greeley Medical Center s...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for the Engineer and Secondary Roads Department.

Planning and Development Online Permitting

Planning and Development is now using an online portal for all permits and development applications.  We are no longer accepting paper applications.  To submit building and other permit applications, please click here to be directed to t...

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...

April 23, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 4/23/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

April 22, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 4/22/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

April 21, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 4/21/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

April 19, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 4/19/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

April 15, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 4/15/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

April 14, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 4/14/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

April 12, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 4/12/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

April 9, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 4/9/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.