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  1. County News

  2. Keep up to date with the latest Conservation news and highlights

  1. Closed NOTICE Construction at Soper&#39s Mill

    Soper's Mill Access : CLOSED

    Soper's Mill Water Trail Access is currently closed due to the start of the Water Trail Access Improvement Project... Read on...
  2. MayJuneJuly 2023 Prairie Horizons Cover - Boys walking trail in wooded area

    New! - Summer Prairie Horizons Newsletter

    Read about: Updates on the McFarland Lake Restoration, master planning taking place at two of our most popular parks, improvements at Soper's Mill, upcoming programs/events, and of course summer camps! Read on...
  3. McFarland Renovation zone closure map

    McFarland Lake Renovations are Underway

    By Dec. 5, McFarland Lake and the surrounding paved Touch-A-Life Trail will close to the public. The rest of McFarland Park will remain open (i.e. the soft/unpaved trails, Conservation Center, and playscape). Read on...
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  1. County Meetings

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  1. Mon May 29

    County Offices Closed
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  2. Tue May 30

    Story County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
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  1. Wed May 31

    Brown Bag Lunch - Structure of County Government - Public Meeting Room
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  1. County Events

May 2023

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  1. Mon May 29

    County Offices Closed
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  2. Tue May 30

    Story County Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
    Read on...
  1. Wed May 31

    Brown Bag Lunch - Structure of County Government - Public Meeting Room
    Read on...
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Story County Information

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  2. 56461 180th Street
    Ames, IA 50010


  3. Phone: 515-232-2516

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