Story County Reads

06/12/2026

📢 Calling all Story County Nonprofits!

Let’s check off your to-do list together! Submissions are officially OPEN for Day of Caring 2026 on Friday, September 11!

⏰ Deadline to apply: Tuesday, June 30
👉 Submit your project request now at uwstory.org/day-of-caring

02/01/2026

Last chance to make your voice heard!

Story County parents and caregivers are invited to take our short child care survey before it closes on February 3. Your input will help shape future child care planning and ensure local solutions reflect the real needs of families in our community.

If you care for a child in Story County, take a few minutes to share your experience and help guide what comes next.

🔗surveymonkey.com/r/Parent_Caregivers_Survey

01/22/2026

Story County parents, families, or those considering starting a family - we need your input! Please take a few minutes to complete our community's first-ever child care survey.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

01/10/2026

Hey Nevada Families!

Interested in registering for Spring Reading Buddies?

Head to our website, https://www.raising-readers.org/programs/reading-buddies-tutors-k-3, or use the QR code to register.

10/02/2025

We’re teeing up opportunities for youth and family programs! ⛳

Golf Fore Kids grants are now open—get started with a quick eligibility form today.

🔗uwstory.org/golf-fore-kids-grant-applications

05/14/2025

Have you seen the news? Sarah has been promoted to Community Impact Director and will take over coordination of Story County Reads.

And .... Anneke says: "GOODBYE! Thanks for all you do for children and families in Story County! ❤️"

We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Mansell has been promoted to Director of Community Impact!

Throughout her year as Associate Director, Sarah has shown remarkable dedication to advancing our mission of uplifting communities. In her new role, she will oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of our community impact agenda, focusing on health, education, and financial stability.

Sarah’s expertise in obtaining valuable data from community partners will be instrumental in establishing outcome measures and positively impacting key community indicators.

Join us in congratulating Sarah on this well-deserved promotion! We can’t wait to see the amazing work she will accomplish in this new position.

05/12/2025

ACPC is one of our longtime coalition partners. They not only help grow early literacy skills but also SEEDS! 🪴❤️

05/10/2025

We all have been waiting for this moment, and it’s almost here: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Story County will be re-opening!! Mark your calendars for the June 4 ribbon-cutting, a chance to see the expansion yourself! 🎉🫶

05/10/2025

This is a wonderful way to support literacy in the summer months!

Love reading? Looking for something fun to do this summer?

Raising Readers needs volunteers to join us at the Ames Public Library for our Reading Buddies program June 11th - July 30th. Volunteers will spend time with their buddy engaging in literacy activities and shared reading, and help to inspire the next generation of readers.

Apply today on Vome Volunteer: https://share.vomevolunteer.com/CnU1b718aTb

05/06/2025