Openings on Story County Boards and Commissions

Applications are being accepted for the Boards and Commissions listed below. An application form can be found on our website below or by clicking here Application for Appointment (PDF). Applications will be accepted until the appointment is made by the Bo...

FEMA Initiates 90-Day Appeal Period for New Floodplain Maps and Studies for Unincorporated Areas

Story County received official notice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of a 90 day appeal and comment period for the proposed new Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for the unincorporated portions of Story C...

IDOT Notice of Public Information Meeting on October 24th

The Iowa Department of Transportation has scheduled a Public Information Meeting on October 24, 2019, between 5:00 and 6:30 p.m. at the CrossRoad Baptist Church, 57011 U.S. 30, near Ames. The proposed improvements along U.S. 30, 0.5 mile east of Interstat...

ATV/ORM/ORV & Snowmobile Registrations Due

The Story County Recorder’s Office would like to remind everyone that ATV/ORM/ORV and snowmobile registrations are due by December 31, 2019. Any renewals received after that date will incur a $5.00 penalty per vehicle.

In addition to the registration, all ...

Immediate Opening on the Story County Board of Adjustment

Applications are being accepted for an immediate opening on the Story County Board of Adjustment. The term for this appointment to the Board of Adjustment ends December 31, 2023.  An application form can be found on our website below or by clicki...

Treasurer’s Office Revised Hours of Operation

The Story County Treasurer’s Office is changing its hours of operation for the public. The change will be for the second Tuesday of each month. The updated office hours will be 9:30 am – 5:00 pm. The office will remain open to the publ...

Hickory Grove Park CLOSED

HICKORY GROVE PARK IS CLOSED    

April 3 – NOTICE: Effective immediately, the interior portion of Hickory Grove Park and the east game area is closed due to the lake restoration. This includes the beach and swimming area, conces...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for the Engineer and Secondary Roads Department.

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...

October 18, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 10/18/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

October 17, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 10/17/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

October 16, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 10/16/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

October 15, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 10/15/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

October 14, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 10/14/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

October 11, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 10/11/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

October 9, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 10/9/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

October 8, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 10/8/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

Office Hours Alert - 9:30AM Opening

The second Tuesday of every month the Story County Treasurer's Office will be opening at 9:30am.

Iowa Military Veterans Band Free Concert

A free concert by the Iowa Military Veterans Band will be held Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Civic Center of Des Moines.

View a flyer with more details. (PDF)

Story County Supermarket of Veterans Benefits

The 2019 Supermarket of Veterans Benefits in Story County will be held Friday, November 15 at The Plex in Ames from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. All information and services are free of charge!

View more details about the services and resources provided, as well as...

Participate in the 2020 U.S. Census!

Your participation impacts legislative apportionment and federal funding for numerous jurisdictional programs.

People in Story County will soon participate in the 2020 U.S. Census through mailed paper forms and using internet and/or cell phone and the U.S....