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About Story City
Story City is a progressive and active community offering a quality mix of retailers, restaurants, industries, and service businesses, as well as a variety of year-round festivals and events. Families, volunteers, businesses, and community organizations work together to complement the exceptional school system, dynamic employment market, beautiful surroundings, diverse recreational opportunities, and friendly people.

Story City offers a full calendar of activities that highlight assets of the community and enhance the quality of life for its residents and visitors. Distinctive features like the 1936 Swinging Bridge, 1913 Story Theatre/Grand Opera House, 1903 Bartlett Museum and Carriage House, and the 1913 Herschell-Spillman Antique Carousel offer a unique glimpse into Story City's history and preservation of small town life. Come see what's going on in Story City!

Location
Story City is located in Central Iowa on Interstate 35, 45 miles north of Des Moines and only 10 miles north of Ames and Iowa State University. Industrial parks, shopping mall, and several restaurants are located on the interstate, with a vibrant downtown located less than two miles west of Interstate 35. US Highway 69 is located one mile west of the downtown.

Business Climate
Story City has a mix of small and large industries, employing over 1,200 from Story City and surrounding areas. In addition, smaller businesses include an outlet shopping mall, antique mall, service businesses, variety of retail shops, and restaurants. Most businesses are locally owned and operated