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Feb 04

Bond: Oxbow Restoration Complete at Wicks Wildlife Area

Posted to Story County Conservation News on February 4, 2026 at 12:49 PM by Madison Nolte

Restoration of two South Skunk River oxbows at Wicks Wildlife Area near Story City is now complete, marking the first finished project funded through the Story County Water & Land Legacy Bond.

Excavator machine scoops into large depression in ground, filled with water, surrounded by mud

Tag(s): Wicks Wildlife Area, Water Quality, SCWLL, Projects, Natural Resources

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Jan 22

Conservation Receives Community Impact Award

Posted to Story County Conservation News on January 22, 2026 at 11:33 AM by Madelynn Dake

Story County Conservation (SCC) is proud to have recently accepted a 2025 Community Impact Award from the Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA).

Group photo of adults wearing business clothing stand in front of photo backdrop holding award

Tag(s): SCWLL, Awards

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Oct 08

Story County Conservation receives $100,000 Impact Grant

Posted to Story County Conservation News on October 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM by Madison Nolte

Story County Conservation receives $100,000 Impact Grant from Story County Community Foundation Story County Conservation employees pose with giant check written for $100,000