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Ames Tribune - MidIowa Articles

Below are links to several articles and letters to the editor that outline some of the issues that we feel need attention from our County Supervisors.

Story County supervisors face tough budget decisions

By Jennifer Meyer
Staff Writer

Published: Saturday, February 13, 2010 6:57 PM CST

Sanders commits to supervisors race

By Jennifer Meyer, Staff Writer

Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 11:25 PM CST

City to continue equal cost share for GIS

By Jennifer Meyer
Staff Writer

Published: Thursday, January 28, 2010 10:59 AM CST

 

Supervisors evaluate geographic information system funding

By Jennifer Meyer
Staff Writer

Published: Friday, January 22, 2010 8:22 AM CST

 

Story County Supervisor Strohman calls for property tax freeze

Supervisors Clinton, Halliburton disagree with Strohman's assessment

By Jennifer Meyer Staff Writer

Published: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 10:52 AM CST

 

Sanders considering second supervisor race

By Jennifer Meyer, Staff Writer

Published: Thursday, December 17, 2009 11:09 AM CST

 

Sanders considers second run for County Supervisor

Press Release

Published: Thursday, December 17, 2009 11:09 AM CST

 

Supervisors to consider increased funding to ASSET

By Jennifer Meyer
Staff Writer

Published: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 11:36 AM CST

 

Supervisors' frustrations impede county tax talk

By Jennifer Meyer, Staff Writer

Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 2:50 PM CDT

 

Sheriff, supervisor clash at meeting

By Jennifer Meyer, Staff Writer

Published: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 11:26 AM CDT

 

Supervisor questions calls to escort service on county phone

By Jennifer Meyer  and Luke Jennett Staff Writers

Published: Saturday, September 12, 2009 9:43 PM CDT

 

Supervisors restore $95,000 cut from sheriff's budget

By Jennifer Meyer, Staff Writer

Published: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 1:25 PM CDT

 

Story County supervisors close development loophole

By Jennifer Meyer, Staff Writer

Published: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 5:56 PM CDT

 

Supervisors lift natural resources designation from property

By Jennifer Meyer
Staff Writer

Published: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 2:27 PM CDT

 

Professional manager would help county

Published: Saturday, May 30, 2009 11:47 PM CDT

 

Story County supervisors balk at budget

By Luke Jennett, Staff Writer

Published: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 11:18 AM CST

 

Story County's most interesting race

Congratulations to Wayne Clinton for earning a return to his seat on the Story County Board. And congratulations to his challenger, Republican Rick Sanders, who waged a strong campaign.

Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 2:00 AM CST

 

Dems fire back at Clinton accusers

By By: Luke Jennett

Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

GOP: Clinton under investigation for 'deceptive' Sun ad

By By: Luke Jennett

Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

Candidates debate changing size of supervisors' board

By: Luke Jennett

Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Sanders will bring change to county government

Ames Trib Editorial Board

Published: Sunday, October 26, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Deferred comp item results in argument

NEVADA - For a few minutes, it looked as though the Story County Board of Supervisors was working together again.

By By: Luke Jennett

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

Holmes: $13 check only proof of missing funds

By:Luke Jennett

Published: Thursday, October 16, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

'Mishandling of public funds' on board's agenda

 By: Luke Jennett/The Tribune

Published: Sunday, October 5, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

County candidates divided on spending

By: Bob Zientara

Published: Friday, September 26, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

County backs away from transfer of property/Attorney expresses concerns over its role in city/fair board agreement

By:Laura Runyan

Published: Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Supervisor candidates state views on disability

By By: Luke Jennett

Published: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

State auditor: poor budgeting practices continue

By: Charlotte Eby

Published: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Supervisors OK $9 million plan for road improvements

By By: Luke Jennett

Published: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Guest editorial: Citizen help wanted for Story County

By By: James Strohman/Special to The Tribune

Published: Sunday, April 6, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Open records law gets major rewrite

By By: Dan Gearino

Published: Thursday, March 6, 2008 2:00 AM CST

 

County employee involved in financial discrepancy case retires

 By: Luke Jennett

Published: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 2:00 AM CST

 

Story County mental health budget sees cuts

By Laura Runyan

Published: Thursday, March 29, 2007 2:00 AM CDT

 

Democratic Party gets control

By By: Danielle Duggan

Published: Wednesday, November 8, 2006 2:00 AM CST

 

Dick Haws: Overhauling county government

By By: Dick Haws

Published: Sunday, October 22, 2006 2:00 AM CDT

 

Supervisors approve county budget

By Josh Nelson

Published: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 2:00 AM CST

 

Should supervisors be going to Hawaii?

Published: Thursday, July 7, 2005 2:00 AM CDT

 

Three Story County officials will go to Hawaii

By By: Jim MacCrea

Published: Wednesday, June 22, 2005 2:00 AM CDT

 

Budget includes tax increase

By Rebecca A. Petersen

Published: Wednesday, March 2, 2005 2:00 AM CST

 

County salary increases proposed

By Jason Kristufek

Published: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 2:00 AM CST

 

County releases 2005 budget numbers

By Jason Kristufek

Published: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 2:00 AM CST

 

Supervisors receive 2005 budgets

By Jason Kristufek

Published: Thursday, January 8, 2004 2:00 AM CST

 

Budget concerns haunt administration building

By Jason Kristufek

Published: Thursday, December 11, 2003 2:00 AM CST

 

County faces more budget cuts

By By: Jason Kristufek

Published: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 2:00 AM CDT

 

County plans for budget shortfall

By By: Jason Krustifek

Published: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 2:00 AM CDT

 

Supervisors pleased with budgets

By Jyni Ekins

Published: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 2:00 AM CST

 

Supervisors vote to place sales tax on ballot in October

By By: Paul Kix

Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 2:00 AM CDT

 

Board of Supervisors approves funding for central Iowa agency

By By: Paul Kix

Published: Wednesday, June 26, 2002 2:00 AM CDT

 

Finances a hot topic at forum for supervisor candidates

By By: Jason Kristufek

Published: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 2:00 AM CDT

 

County, Farm Bureau to waive hearing

By By: Jill Hawkins

Published: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 2:00 AM CDT

 

Farm Bureau considers appeal of budget verdict

By By: Jason Kristufek

Published: Wednesday, April 3, 2002 2:00 AM CST

 

County property taxes may increase

By By: Jill Hawkins

Published: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 2:00 AM CST

 

Supervisors say nay to art at justice center

By By: Jill Hawkins

Published: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 2:00 AM CST

 

County board needs to have a healthy debate

By By: Tribune Editorial Board

Published: Thursday, November 15, 2001 2:00 AM CST

 

Story County officials prepare for budget cuts

By By: Cecilia Dutton

Published: Thursday, October 18, 2001 2:00 AM CDT

 

Supervisors put Hunziker development on hold

By By: Marlys Barker

Published: Thursday, September 6, 2001 2:00 AM CDT

 

Supervisors consistently concur

By By: Dave Roepke

Published: Monday, July 30, 2001 2:00 AM CDT

 

Study: Residents don't understand county's needs

By By: Dave Roepke

Published: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 2:00 AM CDT

 

Supervisors to meet at night later this year

By By: Dave Roepke

Published: Wednesday, June 6, 2001 2:00 AM CDT

 

Story County Supervisors discuss carry-over funds

By By: Colleen Rogers

Published: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 2:00 AM CDT

 

County supervisors select consulting firm

By By: Colleen Rogers

Published: Wednesday, May 9, 2001 2:00 AM CDT

 

Supervisors ponder new meeting time

By By: Tim Engstrom

Published: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 2:00 AM CDT

 

State cuts would reduce mental-health services

By By: Tim Engstrom

Published: Saturday, April 7, 2001 2:00 AM CDT

 

Supervisors discuss who pays cost of government

By By: Tim Engstrom

Published: Thursday, March 22, 2001 2:00 AM CST

 

Farm Bureau to appeal county budget

By By: Tim Engstrom

Published: Saturday, February 24, 2001 2:00 AM CST

 

County to make cuts and raise taxes

By By: Tim Engstrom

Published: Monday, February 19, 2001 2:00 AM CST

 

County elected officials paid more than average

By By: Tim Engstrom

Published: Monday, January 22, 2001 2:00 AM CST

Letters to the Editor

 

The county’s finances

By By: Doris Samson

Published: Friday, January 29, 2010 10:00 PM CST

Sanders promotes board openness

By By: Russ Cross

Published: Saturday, November 1, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Board needs independent thought

By Steve Howell
Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Sanders will be effective supervisor

By Jim Miller
Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Passion and fresh ideas

By Paul Livingston

Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

A man of action

By Mark Gannon

Published: Friday, October 31, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

A natural leader

By Mike Jenkins
Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Improve opportunities

By Jim Kurtenbach
Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Sanders will bring balance to the board

Philip Van De Voorde
Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

The truth about the county budget

By Paul Vidmar

Published: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Sanders is a true leader

By Bill Fennelly
Published: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Vote for Sanders

By Ron Bartlett
Published: Sunday, October 26, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Reassuring to know

By Nancy Brousard
Published: Saturday, October 25, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Supporting a plan to have five county supervisors

By:Michelle Cassabaum

Published: Thursday, October 23, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Sanders is concerned about county's needs

By:Dave Struthers

Published: Thursday, October 23, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Story County needs Rick Sanders

By:Jim Brousard

Published: Thursday, October 23, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

The business of Story County

By Heath Hill
Published: Wednesday, October 22, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Award doesn't mean county budget is balanced

By Mary Mosiman
Published: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Sanders offers balance

By Jeremy Davis

Published: Sunday, October 19, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

In support of Sanders for supervisor

By:Dave Struthers

Published: Thursday, October 16, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

A vote for Sanders

By:Steve Cassabaum

Published: Thursday, October 16, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Sanders would be good for Story County

By Jim Brousard

Published: Sunday, October 12, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Sanders is ready to lead

By Glenn Crosswait
Published: Saturday, October 4, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Recommending Sanders

By Gary Youngberg
Published: Saturday, October 4, 2008 2:00 AM CDT

 

Supporting Sanders for county supervisor

By:Jon A. Vodehnal

Published: Thursday, September 25, 2008 2:00 AM CDT