Board of Adjustment Meeting Scheduled For March 20, 2019 Has Been Cancelled Due To Lack Of Quorum

Rescheduled for March 27th at 4:00 PM.

Informational Session on Home Business Requirements

Planning and Development Staff will hold an Informational Session on the new Home Business requirements in Story County on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm.

Story County Road Conditions

Motorists are asked to use extreme caution on Story County roads. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt has caused many roadways in Story County to be impassable. Water over roads and road washouts due to flash flooding are widespread ac...

Obtaining a Certified Birth Certificate

With school and sports registrations coming up, you may find yourself in need of a certified copy of your child’s birth certificate.  The Story County Recorder’s Office can help.

You can obtain certified copies of birth certifi...

Expanded Hours at the Story County Animal Shelter

The Story County Animal Shelter will be expanding hours beginning March 1st, 2019.

New hours open to the public beginning March 1st:

• Mondays from noon to 4pm
• Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am to 4pm
• Thursdays from 11am to 5pm.
• We will be open the firs...

Story County Board of Health Openings

The Story County Board of Health has one vacancy to fill. This vacancy is for a 3 year term.

The Board of Health is a five member board appointed by the Story County Board of Supervisors and has jurisdiction over public health matters within its designated...

Open Houses to Review Revised Floodplain Map Updates

Story County has a long, established history of floodplain management programs, through the review of applications and issuance of permits to record keeping and building a strong relationship between floodplain management and hazard mitigation for propert...

Two Vacancies on the Commission of Veterans Affairs

Story County is currently accepting applications from Veterans interested in serving on the Story County Commission of Veterans Affairs.

The Commission of Veterans Affairs has two vacancies. One vacancy is to fill an unexpired term ending June 30, 2020 and...

Nevada Community Conversation on Substance Abuse - March 27, 2019

On Wednesday, March 27, 2019, the Nevada Substance Abuse Task Force is sponsoring a Community Conversation on substance abuse from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Josephine Tope Community Auditorium at 1001 15th Street in Nevada.

View more information about the ...

Public Input Survey - East and West Peterson

As we prepare to make significant park improvements at East and West Peterson, a regulation change is under consideration. The regulation being considered would limit hunting in the parks to archery only and would eliminate trapping. We would like to hear...

Annual Photo Contest Submission Period Underway!

Story County Conservation holds an annual photography contest that is open to amateur photographers only.

Submitted images may show animal behavior, portraits of wildlife in their natural habitat, plant life, natural landscapes, or people interacting with ...

2019 Nature Camps Aren't Far Away...

Nature Camp registration will open Saturday, April 13, at 8 am. Camp dates and info will be posted by the middle of March to allow time for planning prior to registration opening. Registration will be available here. Please call our office with questions ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for the Engineer and Secondary Roads Department.

Concerned Your Septic System Has Flooded?

If you are concerned that your septic system has flooded, DO NOT pump the septic tank. This could lead to the tank collapsing or floating. Cut back on water use as much as possible. After flooding has subsided, pump the septic system as soon as possible. ...

Spring Is A Great Time To Test Your Well Water

Annual well water testing is recommended because the taste, smell, or visual appearance of your water will not necessarily allow you to detect contaminants. Story County private well owners are eligible under our grant program to have your water tested fo...

Board of Adjustment Meeting Scheduled For March 20, 2019 Has Been Cancelled Due To Lack Of Quorum

Rescheduled for March 27, 2019 4:00 PM.

Informational Session on Home Business Requirements

Planning and Development Staff will hold an Informational Session on the new Home Business requirements in Story County on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 6:00pm.

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...

March 20, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 3/20/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

March 19, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 3/19/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

March 18, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 3/18/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

March 14, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 3/14/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

March 13, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 3/13/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

March 12, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 3/12/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

March 11, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 3/11/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

March 7, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 3/07/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

March 6, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 3/06/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

Military Symposium at ISU Memorial Union - May 8, 2019

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and its partners will host the educational symposium “Building Awareness: The Military Community and ISU Extension and Outreach” on May 8, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Sun Room at Iowa State’s Memori...