Story County

More favorable than communities in Iowa

Home value

$258,7002024

Unemployment

3.0%2026

Violent crime

1442023

Work from home

11.8%2024

Story County — Nov 10, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Elections

Story County Board asked to certify general election results

The Story County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider Resolution No. 27-39 on Nov. 10, 2026, asking the board to certify the results of the Nov. 3, 2026 general election; the agenda lists an election report from Auditor Lucy Martin and offers public Zoom participation.

Board scheduled to receive several departmental reports including FY26 opioid report and quarterly health, IRVM and animal control updates

Board asked to approve $1 temporary easement purchase from Norman M. Yoder for highway right-of-way

Board to consider setting attorney fee compensation at $82/hour for court-appointed involuntary substance-abuse commitments

County asked to approve $8,278.16 Alliant Energy agreement to extend electrical service at Dakins Lake cabin

ARPA

Board to consider Amendment No. 2 to ARPA agreement with City of Story City (Project #15)

Urban Renewal

Story City urban renewal plan presented as county staff seek direction on possible amendments

Personnel

Board to consider multiple personnel pay adjustments, promotions and several appointments

Nov 10November 10, 2026, 11/10/26 Board of Canvassers – General ElectionThe Story County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet Nov.Nov 1011/10/26 Board of Supervisors AgendaAgenda lists a $1.00 temporary easement purchase and project identifier.Nov 3November 03, 2026, 11/3/26 Board of Supervisors Agenda – Limited Agenda. MinutesAgenda, minutes and consent agenda items approved; meeting adjourned at 10:04 a.m.Nov 3November 3, 2026 Board of Supervisors Regular MeetingAdjourn meeting (approved)

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What stands out in Story County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Story County with communities in Iowa or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Story County was more favorable than communities in Iowa on residents with access to places to exercise.

100th percentile · 2023 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL

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Story County approves licensing agreement with Ergometrics for sheriff's applicant testing

Supervisors adopt consent agenda, approve minutes and adjourn after brief meeting

Story County Board approves hire for Sheriff's Office; Jay Sanderson to start Nov. 10

Story County supervisors approve $1.23 million in claims, authorize Auditor to issue checks