CICS Extends Free Crisis Therapy Appointments

Adoptable Pet of the Week

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, 2022.  Any renewals received after that date will incur a $5.00 penalty per vehicle.   Please provide ...

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...

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 ...

Beat the Blues Winter Activity Marathon

SCC Winter Marathon

Challenge yourself to complete a full marathon - 26 miles of fun! Between January 1 and March 1 you can walk, run, ski, snowshoe, or bike 26 miles outdoors at your own pace, when it works for you and your family. Or play outside for 30 ...

Controlled Goose Hunt at Hickory Grove Park

CONTROLLED GOOSE HUNT AT HICKORY GROVE PARK

Story County Conservation is offering a controlled goose hunt to reduce the numbers and amount of time that geese use the lake as a fall and winter refuge.  Large goose populations contribute to the bact...

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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...

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 ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for the Engineer and Secondary Roads Department.

December 7, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 12/7/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

December 5, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 12/5/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

December 2, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 12/2/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

December 1, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 12/1/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

November 29, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 11/29/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

November 28, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 11/28/2022 Daily News Release from the Story County Sheriff's Office is now available.

November 23, 2022 Daily News Release now available

The 11/23/2022 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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