June 20, 2013 Permit Deadline for Firework Displays

On April 16, 2013 the Board of Supervisor approved the following:

To Set Thursday, June 20, 2013 Permit Deadline for Firework Displays Held Between June 26-July 9, 2013;

To Have a Claims-Only Agenda for the July 2, 2013 Meeting

Transportation Service To UIHC In Iowa City

Public Transportation Service operating between Ames and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) in Iowa City available to all Story County residents.

Each Tuesday and Wednesday, a bus will promptly leave the... Read on...

Beach House at Hickory Grove Park Opens Memorial Day Weekend

The beach house at Hickory Grove Park will open for the 2013 summer season on Saturday, May 25. Concession with boat rentals and refreshments will be available Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. through... Read on...

2013 Partners Photo Contest Winners Announced

Story County Conservation Partners invites the public to view this year’s Partners Photo Contest winners. Photographs will be on display at the Story County Conservation Center April 14 - August 25, 2013. The Story County... Read on...

Join SCC for a Geode Hunting Trip in Keokuk

Travel with SCC on a geode hunting excursion this fall! Spend Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 in Keokuk, Iowa with Story County Conservation Naturalist Jessica Lancial.

Keokuk is known for its great... Read on...

Conservation Center Open on Sundays!

The Story County Conservation Center will be open to visitors on Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. These seasonal hours will begin April 7 and continue through October 27. Volunteers serve as center hosts, greeting and... Read on...

FAQ for Story County Outdoor Warning Sirens

Want to learn more about the guidance used for activation of Story County's warning sirens? Go to the following link to read more!

Getting Emergency Information on Your Cell Phone

Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) sends a text message to your cell phone to alert you to important information such as severe weather warnings. The great thing is that as you travel, the system adjusts to provide you... Read on...

U.S. HWY 30 Construction

US 30 westbound: Roadway reduced to one lane.
between I-35 (near Ames) and County Road S14 (Nevada). The roadway is reduced to one lane because of road maintenance activities. Until July 31.

Marshalltown RCE... Read on...

170th St. Bridge Replacement

A bridge in Milford township, section 7, on 170th St. 3 miles east of Gilbert, will be closed Monday February 4th 2013. The road will be closed to replace the existing wood bridge with a new concrete bridge. The project is... Read on...

Recent Bridge Restrictions

Story County is currently in the process of inspecting each of the bridges throughout the county. The county is required to perform these bridge reviews every two years. This year’s inspections have revealed a number of... Read on...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for the Engineer and Secondary Roads Department.

Proposed Confined Animal Feeding Operation

You are hereby notified that the Story County Board of Supervisors will have a Public Hearing regarding the Whitaker Farms & Wade Whitaker Confined Animal Feeding Operation, located in Sherman Township in Story County, on... Read on...

Manure Management Plan Submittal Location Update

To submit a Manure Management Plan renewal or new application you will need to visit a different department. Please visit the Story County Environmental Health Department.

As of January 1, 2013 the submittal location for... Read on...

2013 TAX SALE

The annual Tax Sale will start Promptly at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Gates Memorial Hall 825 - 15th Street, Nevada, IA. ALL BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED BY 5:00 P.M. JUNE 11TH AND CHECKED IN BY 9:30 A.M. ON JUNE... Read on...

Story County Telephone -Hosted VoIP Telephone RFP

Proposed Confined Animal Feeding Operation

You are hereby notified that the Story County Board of Supervisors will have a Public Hearing regarding the Whitaker Farms & Wade Whitaker Confined Animal Feeding Operation, located in Sherman Township in Story County, on... Read on...

Story County Sheriff's 2012 Annual Report

Sheriff Paul H. Fitzgerald announces the release of the 2012 Annual Report; this is the Story County Sheriff's 2nd Annual Report and you can find a copy of it posted on the sheriff's office webpage. This annual report... Read on...

Story County Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancy

The Commission has one vacancy. This vacant seat is to complete a vacancy term ending December 31, 2015. If you would like more information regarding Commission responsibilities, see the link below. If you are interested in... Read on...

Vacancies for Boards and Commissions

Vacancies for Boards and Commissions

The Board seeks gender balance on all Boards and Commissions and would like to encourage citizens who may be interested in serving on a Board or Commission in the future to complete an... Read on...

Deadline for Fireworks Display

Deadline for Fireworks Display between June 26 - July 9, 2013

U.S. HWY 30 Construction

US 30 westbound: Roadway reduced to one lane.
between I-35 (near Ames) and County Road S14 (Nevada). The roadway is reduced to one lane because of road maintenance activities. Until July 31.

Marshalltown RCE... Read on...

170th St. Bridge Replacement

A bridge in Milford township, section 7, on 170th St. 3 miles east of Gilbert, will be closed Monday February 4th 2013. The road will be closed to replace the existing wood bridge with a new concrete bridge. The project is... Read on...

Story County Planning & Zoning Commission Vacancy

The Commission will have one vacancy beginning January 1, 2013. This vacant seat will consist of one five (5) year term. If you would like more information regarding Commission responsibilities, see the link below. If you... Read on...

Manure Management Plan Submittal Location Update

To submit a Manure Management Plan renewal or new application you will need to visit a different department. Please visit the Story County Environmental Health Department.

As of January 1, 2013 the submittal location for... Read on...

Flu Cases See Sharp Increase

The flu is already affecting more people than last year and Iowa is now considered as part of the wide spread epidemic. In Iowa it is 3 times higher than a typical year even though the peak isn’t expected for several months... Read on...

Memorial Day Holiday Closure

Story County Offices will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday, May 27.

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Story County Planning and Zoning Commission Vacancy

The Commission has one vacancy. This vacant seat is to complete a vacancy term ending December 31, 2015. If you would like more information regarding Commission responsibilities, see the link below. If you are interested in... Read on...

Flu Cases See Sharp Increase

The flu is already affecting more people than last year and Iowa is now considered as part of the wide spread epidemic. In Iowa it is 3 times higher than a typical year even though the peak isn’t expected for several months... Read on...

May 24, 2013 Daily News Release now available

Check on the activities of the Story County Sheriff's Office including motor vehicle crashes and arrests.

May 23, 2013 Daily News Release now available

Check on the activities of the Story County Sheriff's Office including motor vehicle crashes and arrests.

May 21, 2013 Daily News Release now available

Check on the activities of the Story County Sheriff's Office including motor vehicle crashes and arrests.

May 20, 2013 Daily News Release now available

Check on the activities of the Story County Sheriff's Office including motor vehicle crashes and arrests.

Story County Sheriff's 2012 Annual Report

Sheriff Paul H. Fitzgerald announces the release of the 2012 Annual Report; this is the Story County Sheriff's 2nd Annual Report and you can find a copy of it posted on the sheriff's office webpage. This annual report... Read on...

2013 TAX SALE

The annual Tax Sale will start Promptly at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, June 17, 2013 at Gates Memorial Hall 825 - 15th Street, Nevada, IA. ALL BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED BY 5:00 P.M. JUNE 11TH AND CHECKED IN BY 9:30 A.M. ON JUNE... Read on...