ASSET Releases Emergency Shelter Services RFP

The Analysis of Social Services Evaluation Team (ASSET) is organized under a 28E governmental agreement comprised of four funders (Story County, City of Ames, United Way of Story County, and ISU Student Government). ASSET assesses, coordinates, and funds ...

Brown Bag Series

Please join us Wednesday, May 31^st 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 the structure of county government and how Story County is unique compare...

Adoptable Pet of the Week

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

He is a 6-year-old domestic short hair with the face of a kitten. Three words to describe Truman would be calming, affectionate, and gentle. Truman is extra special because he has FIV, and ...

2022-23 Plat Books Available

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

Soper's Mill Access : CLOSED

New! - Summer Prairie Horizons Newsletter

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McFarland Lake Renovations are Underway

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 ...

Public Input Requested for Story County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

“We need your input!

 Story County is in the process of updating the County’s Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan analyzes the county’s vulnerabilities to natural and manmade hazards and identifies mitigation actions the...

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.

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.

May 22, 2023 Daily News Release Now Available

The May 22, 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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