Homestead Tax Exemption for Those 65 Years of Age or Older

On May 4, 2023, Governor Reynolds signed House File 718, establishing a homestead tax exemption for claimants 65 years of age or older.  This exemption is in addition to your existing Homestead credit of $4,850.   Eligible claimants who ...

Brown Bag Series

Please join us Friday, June 30th at 12 PM for our next Brown Bag Luncheon event. Bring your lunch and come to the Story County Administration building from 12-1 PM and learn about water quality in Story County and how our watershed management has improved...

Adoptable Pet of the Week

Meet Scamper! He is this week's Adoptable Pet of the Week.

He is a 1-2 years old DSH Neutered Male. He is very sweet and docile and would make a wonderful lap cat. 

For more information about Scamper, or to adopt a pet, follow this link ht...

2022-23 Plat Books Available

Come in to the Auditor's Office or call to purchase a mailed book.

REMINDER: Roadside Mowing Prohibited Until July 15

SCC's Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM) unit reminds Iowans to protect roadside habitat for nesting game birds and song birds this spring and early summer by holding off on roadside mowing until after July 15.According to ...

Soper's Mill Access : CLOSED

McFarland Lake Closed for Renovations

McFarland Lake Renovations are Underway

McFarland Lake, built in the 1940s, has never seen any large-scale updates or construction – until now. The average impounded lake in Iowa has a “healthy” lifespan of about 30 years and McFarland Lake is due for impr...

New! - Summer Prairie Horizons Newsletter

View the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter "Prairie Horizons".

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Story County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The Story County Emergency Management Commission is coordinating the review and update of the Story County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This planning process is open to the public and we encourage the public to participate and provide inpu...

Register for Story County Alerts

Story County Iowa Alerts has been upgraded with new features like weather alerts and the ability to register your whole family.  Landline phone will automatically be registered for basic services, but you must register your cell phones and email ...

IOWA DOT - CONSTRUCTION ON U.S. HWY 30

If you travel on U.S. 30 between Nevada and Colo you need to be aware of an upcoming construction project that may slow you down a bit. On Monday, April 4, crews will start setting up a work zone with lane closures to get ready for a construction project ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for the Engineer and Secondary Roads Department.

June 6, 2023 Daily News Release now available

The 6/6/2023 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

June 5, 2023 Daily News Release now available

The 6/5/2023 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

June 2, 2023 Daily News Release Now Available

The June 2, 2023, daily news release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

June 1, 2023 Daily News Release Now Available

The June 1, 2023, daily news release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

May 24, 2023 Daily News Release Now Available

The May 24, 2023, daily news release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

Alert Center

The Alert Center allows visitors to stay up to date on potentially disruptive, non-life threatening events such as road closures, parking alerts, boil water advisories, and more. Active alerts will display at the top of the website. Visitors can also sign...

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Report a Concern

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