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Road Closure Updates

With heavy rain events, sometimes roads need to be closed. To see current closures due to flooding, but also detours for construction projects and other reasons) please visit https://www.iceasb.org/roads/county/story. In the upper right-hand corner of tha...

I Love My County Because...Art Contest

April is National County Government Month, and we would like to invite all of the school-age artists in Story County to participate in the “I Love My County Because…” art contest!

There are two ways to enter. Submissions are being accepted at the local (St...

Newly Renovated East Dakins Lake Campground is Officially OPEN!

Newly Renovated East Dakins Lake Campground is Officially OPEN!

We are excited to announce that the renovation construction on the East Dakins Lake Campground is officially complete and the sites are now available for public use. Learn more about to expect...

Wild Women of the Woods Registration is OPEN

Wild Women of the Woods Registration is now OPEN!  Wild Women of the Woods is designed to give women the opportunity to explore the outdoors, learn or improve skills, and network with women with similar interest.  Join us for a weekend o...

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 and gorilla...

Fall Prairie Horizons Newsletter

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Newly Renovated East Dakins Lake Campground is OPEN!

Newly Renovated East Dakins Lake Campground is Officially OPEN!

We are excited to announce that the renovation construction on the East Dakins Lake Campground is officially complete and the sites are now available for public use. Learn more about to expect...

Wild Women of the Woods Registration is OPEN

Wild Women of the Woods Registration is now OPEN!  Wild Women of the Woods is designed to give women the opportunity to explore the outdoors, learn or improve skills, and network with women with similar interest.  Join us for a weekend o...

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 ...

County Road S27 (650th) from Hwy 30 to Iowa Center scheduled for resurfacing.

County Road R38 (510th or South Dakota) from Hwy 30 to Slater scheduled for resurfacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for the Engineer and Secondary Roads Department.

August 9, 2022 Daily News Release Now Available

The August 9, 2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's office is now available.

August 4, 2022 Daily News Release Now Available

The August 4, 2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's office is now available.

August 3, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 8/3/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

August 1, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 8/1/2022 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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