Phone Issues

Story County is currently experiencing phone issues.  We've reached out to our local carrier and they are investigating the issue.  We apologize for the inconvenience and will update this page once we have more information.

Animal Shelter Open House and Fundraiser - Come Join Us!

Plan to visit the Story County Animal Shelter on Friday, September 27, to check out the newly-remodeled facilities located at 975 W Lincoln Highway, Nevada,  from 11 am-6 pm. Silent Auction, prizes and drawings, and food. Bring your vaccinated pe...

ATV/ORM/ORV & Snowmobile Registrations Due

The Story County Recorder’s Office would like to remind everyone that ATV/ORM/ORV and snowmobile registrations are due by December 31, 2019. Any renewals received after that date will incur a $5.00 penalty per vehicle.

In addition to the registration, all ...

Are You Ready To Receive Emergency Alerts?

Would you know if a large anhydrous ammonia leak is blowing a cloud of chemicals across your community? How about a warning to boil your water because of a water main break?  These events have occurred in Story County and emergency responders can...

Immediate Opening on the Story County Board of Adjustment

Applications are being accepted for an immediate opening on the Story County Board of Adjustment. The term for this appointment to the Board of Adjustment ends December 31, 2023.  An application form can be found on our website below or by clicki...

Openings for Boards and Commissions in Story County

Applications are being accepted for the Boards and Commissions listed below. The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Monday, October 7, 2019.  All persons interested in serving on boards and commissions must complete the ap...

Treasurer’s Office Revised Hours of Operation

The Story County Treasurer’s Office is changing its hours of operation for the public. The change will be for the second Tuesday of each month. The updated office hours will be 9:30 am – 5:00 pm. The office will remain open to the publ...

Hickory Grove Park CLOSED

HICKORY GROVE PARK IS CLOSED    

April 3 – NOTICE: Effective immediately, the interior portion of Hickory Grove Park and the east game area is closed due to the lake restoration. This includes the beach and swimming area, conces...

Are You Ready To Receive Emergency Alerts?

Would you know if a large anhydrous ammonia leak is blowing a cloud of chemicals across your community? How about a warning to boil your water because of a water main break?  These events have occurred in Story County and emergency responders can...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for the Engineer and Secondary Roads Department.

SepticSmart Week September 16-20, 2019

During SepticSmart Week, Environmental Protection Agency seeks to inform homeowners on proper septic system care and maintenance, assist local agencies in promoting homeowner education and awareness, and educate local decision makers about infrastructure ...

Iowa Department of Natural Resources Water Supply Notification

Former Hansen Sinclair, 105 East Lincoln Way, Ames

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 16, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 9/16/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

September 13, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 9/13/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

September 12, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 9/12/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

September 11, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 9/11/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

September 10, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 9/10/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

September 9, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 9/9/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

September 6, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 9/6/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

Standard Number Blackout Plates - Temporarily Out of Stock

As of 2:00pm 9/11/2019, Story County Treasurer's Office has run out of Standard Blackout Plates. An order has been placed and is expected late September. The website will be updated as soon as the order is received. Personalized Blackout Plates can contin...

Office Hours Alert - 9:30AM Opening

The second Tuesday of every month the Story County Treasurer's Office will be opening at 9:30am.

Participate in the 2020 U.S. Census!

Your participation impacts legislative apportionment and federal funding for numerous jurisdictional programs.

People in Story County will soon participate in the 2020 U.S. Census through mailed paper forms and using internet and/or cell phone and the U.S....