Iowa · Story County

Small Claims Court in Story County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Where to file small claims in Story County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Story County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Nevada
Story County Clerk of Court
1315 S B Ave, Nevada, IA, 50201

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Story County are handled at Story County Clerk of Court in Nevada. Story County covers 18 ZIP codes, including the Ames, Cambridge and Collins areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Story County

Small claims in Story County

Residents of Story County, Iowa, a county of 102,498 people, can file cases through the Iowa Small Claims Court, which handles claims of up to $6500. Filings for the county are handled by the Story County Clerk of Court, located at 1315 S B Ave in Nevada, 50201. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. It can be reached at (515) 382-7410, and further information is posted at https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/district-court/judicial-district-2/district/2/county/story. Electronic filing is available. The county covers communities including Ames, Cambridge, Collins, Colo, Gilbert, Huxley, Kelley, Maxwell, Mc Callsburg, Nevada, Roland, Slater, Story City, and Zearing, along with ZIP codes such as 50010, 50014, 50124, 50201, and 50248. Story County lies near Marshall County, Boone County, and Polk County. The clerk's office accepts small claims filings and maintains the case records for the county.

Where Story County hears these cases

Story County Clerk of Court

1315 S B Ave, Nevada, IA 50201
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Story County at a glance

Population102,498
Court sits inNevada
Court systemIowa Small Claims Court
Claim limit$6,500
ZIP codes in county18
Towns and cities14
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Story County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Ames, Cambridge, Collins, Colo, Gilbert, Huxley, Kelley, Maxwell, Mc Callsburg, Nevada, Roland, Slater, Story City, Zearing.

ZIP codes:

500105001150012500135001450046500555005650105501245013450154501615020150236502445024850278

Story County in context

Story County is the 8th most populous of Iowa's 99 counties, with about 102,498 residents. Story County Clerk of Court, in Nevada, is about 14 miles from the Marshall County courthouse in Marshalltown and 15 miles from the Polk County courthouse in Des Moines.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Story County

$6,500
Maximum claim
$6,500 maximum
$25–$85
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Iowa

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Story County

Filing fee
$25–$85
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Story County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $6,500.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$85.
Where do you file?+
At Story County Clerk of Court.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Story County Clerk of Court, 1315 S B Ave, Nevada, IA 50201. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (515) 382-7410.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Ames, Cambridge, Collins, Colo, Gilbert, Huxley, Kelley, Maxwell, Mc Callsburg, Nevada, Roland, Slater, Story City, Zearing.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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