Emergency Broadband Benefit Assists with Purchasing Internet Service

The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month...

DHS Announces Pandemic Food Assistance (P-EBT) Distribution Plan

Cards being sent in multiple mailings that began May 10

The Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) and Iowa Department of Education announced today the distribution plan for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) food assistance benefits for eligibl...

Mental Health Concerns During Pandemic And Beyond Addressed in Public Forum on May 20

Jason Haglund will present “Finding a Path Forward After a Year of Stress and Uncertainty,” as the keynote speaker at “Mental Health Wellness, Recovery, and Resiliency Initiative.” This public forum will address men...

E-18 Closing for bridge replacement

Bridge Replacement Project on E-18 (Warren Twp., Sec. 18&19)

Story county will be replacing a bridge on Co. Rd. E-18 (130th) approximately 400 feet east of Co. Rd. S-14 (620th). The road will be closing May 10th 2021 for the duration of construction. P...

West Peterson Park boat launch closed

The West Peterson Park boat launch is closed due to low water levels. 

Recycle cellphones and other devices at Conservation Center

A critical component in smartphones and other devices is a substance called coltan. 80% of the world’s supply of coltan is found directly in the center of gorilla habitat in the Congo. Mineral mining for smartphones has fueled bloody conflicts a...

Story County Public Health Vaccination Information

Story County Public Health is providing COVID-19 vaccination information updates through the provided link to the Mary Greeley Medical Center website. Specific vaccination information for Story County will be published on the Mary Greeley Medical Center s...

E-18 Closing for bridge replacement

Bridge Replacement Project on E-18 (Warren Twp., Sec. 18&19)

Story county will be replacing a bridge on Co. Rd. E-18 (130th) approximately 400 feet east of Co. Rd. S-14 (620th). The road will be closing May 10th 2021 for the duration of construction. P...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for the Engineer and Secondary Roads Department.

Temporary Suspension Of Septic System Site Evaluations

The Story County Environmental Health Department is temporarily suspending septic system site evaluations.  The current Sanitarian is retiring, and the hiring process has already begun to find her replacement.  Therefore, effective May 7...

Planning and Development Online Permitting

Planning and Development is now using an online portal for all permits and development applications.  We are no longer accepting paper applications.  To submit building and other permit applications, please click here to be directed to t...

Two New Laws Impact Review of Agriculture Practices

On June 1, 2020, the Governor signed HF2477 and HF2512 into law. The laws had an immediate impact on planning and zoning in Iowa counties as each county’s authority to require review of agricultural exemptions and agritourism requests disappeare...

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...

May 14, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 5/14/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

May 10, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 5/10/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

May 7, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 5/7/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

May 4, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 5/4/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

May 3, 2021 Daily News Release now available

The 5/3/2021 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.