Story County
Recent News About Story County
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Story County qualifies for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Story County residents affected by the derecho in August are now eligible to apply for the FEMA Individual Assistance program.
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Iowa Supreme Court rules on grain storage lawsuit
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed, reversed and remanded decisions of a district court related to a lawsuit involving the cost of drying and storing grain.
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Emergency Fund developed for immigrants affected by COVID-19
The United Way of Story County has teamed up with a number of organizations to start a COVID-19 emergency fund for immigrants.
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Iowa school districts change plans as schools remain closed
Under the mandate from the Iowa Department of Education, several school districts in the state have adjusted to the new normal of learning amid the coronavirus as they roll out new learning plans, according to Ames Tribune.
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Story County's food pantries stretched thin with COVID-19 layoffs
COVID-19 continues to shut down more businesses in Iowa, causing over 20 local food pantries to find their shelves empty.
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Story County has all-time high voter registration
In the recent election, Story County achieved its highest-ever voter registration, which county officials credited to door-to-door activism canvassing voters and greater student participation resulting in the successful Ames City Council candidacy of an Iowa State University student.
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Story County ranked 98th in Iowa for resident earnings in 2018
Story County ranked 98th among counties in Iowa by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Story County ranked 98th in Iowa for resident earnings in 2019
Story County ranked 98th among counties in Iowa by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.