Iowa Town Hall Meetings on Digital Services

The Department of Management, Office of the Chief Information Officer is excited to announce more than 50 public town hall-style meetings to get feedback from everyday Iowans on digital services, including broadband, in their area. We want to hear from Io...

Brown Bag Series

Story County is excited to host Brown Bag Luncheon events throughout the year. Come and learn about the different departments and services the county offers.  All events are scheduled from 12 - 1 pm. 

Bring your own lunch and join in!

Thes...

Adoptable Pet of the Week

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

Pickles is about 6 years old. He is very friendly and playful. He loves attention and going on adventures. 

For more information about Pickles, or to adopt a pet, follow this link ...

2022-23 Plat Books Available

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

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 ...

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 a...

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.

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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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Report a Concern

Citizen Request Tracker allows you to notify us about a general concern, comment, or compliment. If you have an account you can also log in to view the progress of your existing report. Learn more about Citizen Request Tracker today!