For the past 108 years, Clutier’s Western Fraternal Life Association has been the guardian of one of Tama County’s historical treasures which also houses a rich collection of Czech publications. The Clutier ZCBJ Hall is the only remaining lodge hall still actively used by its original fraternal group, although two other halls still exist. Marvin Ohrt of [...]
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Industry Update: Commission Breaks Bread with Tama County Farmers
Tama County, Iowa has a core competency in agriculture. Contributing factors include having Tama soil which is one of the most fertile soil types in world, combined with having one of the strongest multi-generational transfer of farming skills. Recognizing the importance and ongoing changes of the industry, the Commission sat down with Tama County ag [...]
Best of Tama County curbside appeal: Who was behind standout improvements launched over the past 3 years?
Without exception, each of Tama County’s towns invested in curbside appeal over the past 3 years. City Councils, nonprofits, businesses, residents and others were all examples of the catalysts that transformed the face of our towns. At the August Commission Roundtable we discussed the resources and skills that made these developments possible, as well as [...]
Housing Trust Fund Update: Local agencies pledge $17K and inter-disciplinary approach to healthy housing solutions
During the summer of 2010, the Region 6 Housing Trust Fund received requests for support for almost 50 Tama County residents. Current resources are not enough to fund every qualifying request for increased safety and health, but market intelligence gained through the process is helping us understand the need and barriers increasingly better to drive [...]
Great Places Update: Tama County wins $87,000+ I-JOBS Investment Grant
The Governor’s Office formally announced yesterday that out of 25 Iowa Great Places projects, four Tama County projects will receive a total of $87,163 during its first year cycle. The grants are funded through the I-JOBS program, which is designed to create and retain jobs, rebuild communities, invest in Iowa’s infrastructure and promote long-term economic growth. [...]
New Strategic Investment Plan unveiled for a better future of Tama County, Iowa
Economic development organizations do not get featured in the limelight every time new jobs, new capital investment, and increased efficiency happen, but Tama County Economic Development Commission’s investments, influence and innovative approach make real improvements and help unlock Tama County, Iowa’s potential. The Commission works in partnership with any organization or individual that can use [...]
Grants Update: Do you have ideas for making Tama County even more beautiful?
“What a beautiful small town. I can see that the people who live here care about this place. So tell me about the workforce availability…” Traer Manufacturing prospect, 2009 This would be one example of what we hear from prospects (who are considering investing millions of dollars into our economy) when we visit industrial building [...]
Foundation Update: 40 Nonprofits to make $2.9M direct economic impact
A Foundation is a different kind of organization. It does not put out fires. It does not rescue animals. Nor does it educate young people on how to use new technology. However, it does create and grow financial resources in perpetuity to help nonprofits fulfill community needs. In 2010 $95K was awarded to 40 community organizations/projects [...]
Historic Preservation Update: Is Tama County one of the most historically rich rural counties of Iowa?
Upon news that Tama County was designated as an Iowa Great Place a Meskwaki Tribal Councilman commented: “We knew this was a great place a long time ago, that is why we bought our first 80 acres in 1857.” The early Tama County Czech and German settlers had a very similar opinion as 288 Tama [...]
General Update: Annual Report to the 28E public partners have been completed
Every year, around the time when the cherry blossoms up and down Tama County’s streets start blooming is when we visit with each of the twelve city councils and county supervisors that make up Tama County Economic Development Commission for the annual report. This year we also left a present at each city hall: a [...]
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Heath Kellogg is named Tama County Economic Development Director
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And the Tama County EDIE Award Winners are…
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2011 EDIES Story 24 of 24: Response to the once in a 1,000 Year Wind Storm
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2011 EDIES Story 23 of 24: Groundbreaking Utilities Partnership Still Tastes Great in Lincoln
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2011 EDIES Story 22 of 24: Many Hands Make Emergency Generator Work in Garwin
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Executive Director moves forward
- Entrepreneurship Update: Empowering our young people
- Garwin Update: Boil advisory in effect due to water main break in construction zone
- Late Summer Fun!
- General Update: Annual Report to the 28E public partners have been completed
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