Story County, IA - Photo Gallery - Story County in Photos

Bluebird

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00 -0600

This Bluebird was spotted at McFarland Park in late April 2012.

Jack Trice

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

Jack Trice was a pioneer who was Iowa State University's first African-American athlete. He died from injuries sustained in a football game and is the namesake of the Iowa State University Football Stadium located in Ames.

The Gentle Doctor

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

The Gentle Doctor by Christian Petersen on the Iowa State University campus is a ubiquitous symbol for the veterinary profession.

Horses at ISU Vet Med Complex

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

Several horses in the care of the nation's first Veterinary Medicine program at Iowa State University.

Jack Trice Stadium

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

Story County is the home to Iowa State University and the Cyclones, members of the Big 12 Athletic Conference.

Garden Plinth

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

A garden plinth astronomical observatory in the Reiman Gardens.

Reiman Gardens

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

Reiman Garden is a large garden and botantical center located in Ames on the campus of Iowa State University.

Kelley Phone Booth

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

Kelley is home to a fully operational phone booth, a regionally famous landmark with its' own Facebook fan page. Working phone booths are very rare in this age of smartphones.

American Discovery Trail

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail is a part of the greater American Discovery Trail, a coast-to-coast trail that spans from Delaware to California. Trail users near Slater will see this sign.

Heart of Iowa Trail Bridge

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

Story County is home to the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail. There are many breath-taking views including those on this bridge over the Skunk River near Cambridge.

Farm Fresh Eggs

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

One of the best aspects Story County's agricultural ties is access to fresh, locally produced foods like farm fresh eggs.

Iowa Center

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

Story County is home to several unincorporated cities like Iowa Center, Shipley and Fernald. Iowa Center affirms the very central location of Story County in the State of Iowa.

Southeast Story County is Raider Country

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

Story County is home to 7 school districts and communities place a lot of pride in their local teams. the Collins-Maxwell-Baxter area in southeast Story County is home to the Raiders.

Maxwell Quilt Square

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

Quilt Squares and Barn Quilts are popular adornments to structures throughout rural Iowa.

Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

The Milwaukee Road - The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad served communities like Collins until 1980. Collins has a park the prominently displays its' railroad heritage.

Flags of Story County

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

United States, State of Iowa and the Story County Flags flying just outside of the Story County Justice Center.

Lincoln Highway Day Parade

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

There's a lot of community pride in the small towns that compose much of Story County. Summer festivals showcase the spirit of our communities.

Fall Corn Harvest

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

Story County has deep roots in agriculture. Fall harvest is a particularly active and critical time for area farmers and the economy.

Union Pacific Diesel Locomotive

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00 -0600

Trains are a frequent sight in Story County. A major arterial rail route bi-sects the county and was instrumental in the early growth of the area.