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Roland Historical Society details repairs, accessibility work and outreach using Story County funds
Summary
Jan Stoll of the Roland Historical Society told Story County supervisors on Feb. 5 that county funds were used for gutter and drainage repairs, a new front deck and ramp repairs, lighting and basement display upgrades, and that the society is pursuing a painting grant; county funding is distributed evenly and remains small.
At a Feb. 5, 2026 Story County budget work session, Jan Stoll of the Roland Historical Society summarized how the group used county funds to repair building systems, improve visitor access and expand exhibit space.
Stoll told supervisors that the society used county money to hire a contractor to clean and filter gutters and to install drainage work to prevent water from seeping into the museum basement. "We have used your funds to help," Stoll said, adding that the contractor will be retained for ongoing work because many volunteers cannot safely climb steep roofs.
The society also replaced a front deck (originally installed in 1981) and repaired a deteriorating ramp; Stoll said the changes included…
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