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A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Story …

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Story Co…

Every place has spots only locals know: a bench with a view, a courtyard full of flowers, a little path along the water. Which hidden corner of Story County, Iowa would you show a newcomer? Let us in on the secret!

Parents and grandparents know it well: not all playgrounds are equal. Which playground in Story County, Iowa is your favourite, and why? Share your tips with other families!

Football, table tennis, swimming or a walking group: clubs are often the best way to meet people. Which club are you part of in Story County, Iowa, and are you looking for new members? Give your club a quick shout-out!

The land that is known as Story County was originally prairie with the exception of some groves along the larger streams in the area. In 1846 the boundaries of Story County were established. The county has an area of 57…

Story County is a county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 98,537, making it the ninth-most populous county in Iowa. The county seat is Nevada and the largest city is Ames. The geograp…

Alice Gi-Young Hwang plays Chopin's Scherzo no. 3 in C sharp minor, Op. 39 Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart - Concerto No.2 in B flat major - III. Molto allegro Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart - String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K465 'Dissonance' - I. Adagio - Allegro Musopen · Public Domain

Schubert - Piano Sonata No. 20 in A major, D959 - III. Scherzo (Allegro vivace) Musopen · Public Domain

piano concerto in a minor, op. 16 - ii. adagio. Musopen · Public Domain

Sonata No. 14 in C Sharp Minor "Moonlight", Op. 27 No. 2, 1st movement (adagio sostenuto), performed by Paul Pitman for Musopen Musopen · Public Domain

Sonata no. 15 in d major, op. 28 'pastorale' - ii. andante(1) Musopen · Public Domain

Waltz in C sharp minor, Op. 64 no. 2 Musopen · Public Domain

Frédéric Chopin. Polonaise in C minor, Op. 40 no. 2 Musopen · Public Domain

Barcarole in F sharp major, Op. 60 Musopen · Public Domain

Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.5, op. 64. Paul van Kempen directs the Koninklijk Concertbouworkest of Amsterdam. Musopen · Public Domain