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  1. County News

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

  1. Conceptual design for proposed new facility at McFarland Park.

    McFarland Park Conservation Center & Hickory Grove Park Master Plan Open Houses

    Story County Conservation will be hosting two public open houses for public input on master planning currently taking place at two of its most popular parks. Attend these events and be part of planning for Story County’s future and share your thoughts! Read on...
  2. 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...
  3. recycle cell phones

    Recycle cellphones and other devices at Conservation Center

    Help save gorillas and other wildlife by recycling old smartphones and other devices! Read on...
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  1. Connecting people with nature and improving natural resources -- making Story County a great place to live, work, and recreate. 

  1. Here’s the latest

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

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  2. County Events
  1. County Meetings

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  1. Fri Mar. 31

    Brown Bag Lunch - Role of Park Rangers - Public Meeting Room
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  1. County Events

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  1. Fri Mar. 31

    Brown Bag Lunch - Role of Park Rangers - Public Meeting Room
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  1. Board of Supervisors Meeting

    Recordings of the regular meetings of the Board of Supervisors are posted here and can be viewed on YouTube.

  1. Write Your Own Story

    Story County is located in the immediate center of Iowa. Story County governs the unincorporated areas of Story County. Keep up with us on YouTube.

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Story County Information

  1. Conservation Center

  2. 56461 180th Street
    Ames, IA 50010


  3. Phone: 515-232-2516

  4. County Departments

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  1. My County Parks
  2. DNR
  3. ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)
  4. Iowa Counties Information Technology Organization
  5. Iowa Geographic Information Council
  6. Story County Real Estate Website
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