Radon Kits Available

A Message from Environmental Health Director, Kimberly Grandinetti:

Starting in January, we will have 50 FREE radon kits available in the Environmental Health office. These will go on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

The Environmental Health offic...

Adoptable Pet of the Week

Hamlet is a 1-2-year-old neutered domestic shorthair orange tiger. He came into the shelter at the beginning of December 2020 and has been nothing but loveable. His favorite thing is for someone to pay attention to him. He is a perfect companion to anyone...

Passport Fee Increasing

On December 27th, the cost for a passport book increases by $20. The increased fee is necessary to ensure we continue to produce one of the most secure travel and identity documents in the world.

Now seeking campground attendants for 2022 camping season!

We are now seeking campground attendants at Dakins Lake in Zearing and Hickory Grove Park in Colo -- help maintain the campground, welcome the public, and enjoy a free campsite! 

Dakins Campground Renovation

The “primitive” campground at Dakins won’t be all that primitive come spring! Staff are working on removing a few trees to make way for improvements to the original campground. You can expect the following for next year&r...

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 and gorilla...

Smart911 Profile Email Messages

Story County Iowa Alerts users may receive an email from Smart911 titled “Are you sure you want your Smart911 account to expire.  The emails are legitimate automated emails sent by Smart911 every six months to remind you to log into you...

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 ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for the Engineer and Secondary Roads Department.

January Is National Radon Action Month

January is National Radon Action Month.  During the month of January, the Story County Environmental Health Department hopes to increase the public's awareness of the presence of radon in our county.  

Radon is an odorless and invisible r...

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...

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...

January 21, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 1/21/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

January 19, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 1/19/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

January 18, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 1/18/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

January 17, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 1/17/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

January 12, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 1/12/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

January 11, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 1/11/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

January 10, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 1/10/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.