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The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail stretches from Slater to Melbourne, connecting what were once seven small, thriving railroad communities in Story County.

Community bike ride to celebrate completing 21 miles of the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail

by Amber Mohmand, News Editor
Published August 6, 2025

Join a community bike ride Saturday, Aug. 9, to celebrate the near completion of the Heart of Iowa Nature Trail, which connects five communities in Story County. The Heart of Iowa Nature Trail Bike...

Thunderstorms have brought about several watches and warnings to Story County so far this summer. (Stock photo)

Why so stormy? Iowa’s rainy summer brings severe weather to Ames

by Kyle Werner, Reporter
Published July 30, 2025
Iowa is known to have mood swings when it comes to weather, but this summer it seems to have gotten angrier than normal. In Ames, there has been heavy rain, storms and severe weather warnings for most of the month. The city has received more than 11 inches of rain just in July — a deviation of over 7 inches from average rainfall this time of year.
Story County Board of Supervisors

Nonprofits report to supervisors on impact of grant money

by Jack McClellan, Reporter
Published June 4, 2025
ACCESS and Nevada Food at First shared an overview of how they’re serving vulnerable parts of Story County communities.
Golfers make their way up the fairway on a sunny afternoon at Veenker Memorial Golf Course.

Supervisors approve cabins, lodging on golf courses

by Jack McClellan, Reporter
Published May 28, 2025

The Story County Board of Supervisors passed an amendment allowing golf courses to build cabins and lodging at a six-minute meeting Tuesday morning. The ordinance adds cabins or lodging to the list...

A COVID-19 vaccine station stocked with syringes, gloves and alcohol swabs, ready to serve community members.

Primary Health Care uses funds to improve community health

by Jack McClellan, Reporter
Published May 14, 2025

Primary Health Care used American Rescue Plan Act grant funds to help the growing number of uninsured residents in Story County. During a report to the Story County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday,...