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...

County Offices Closed in Recognition of Veterans Day 2019

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 ...

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...

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...

2020 Campground Reservations Available After November 15

The reservation system for Dakins Lake and Hickory Grove campgrounds is under maintenance. 2020 campground reservations are not yet available. The system will be live on November 15, 2019. Please contact our office at (515) 232-2516 with questions.&nb...

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...

November 6, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 11/6/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

November 5, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 11/5/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

November 4, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 11/4/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

November 1, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 11/1/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

October 31, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 10/31/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

October 30, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 10/30/2019 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

October 29, 2019 Daily News Release now available

The 10/29/2019 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.

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....