We now have a name for the devastating act of nature that hit Tama County, Iowa yesterday, July 11, 2011. The formal report is not yet in, but experts believe that it was not a tornado, (though every bit as devastating and much more rare.) It was a persistent high-speed straight-line wind storm, a Hurricane of the [...]
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Storm Update: Early damage reports on the Monday July 11, 2011 storm
Around 4 a.m. this morning a storm with winds between 70 and 100 miles per hour swept through Tama County, Iowa doing damage to real estate, infrastructure, vegetation and crops. At this time we are not aware of any fatalities or injuries. To view images of the consequences of the storm, click here. Some eyewitness [...]
Fun Update: New Tama County Pocket Travel Guide features 100+ experiences to make your life more colorful
Get in touch with Tama County, Iowa. Over one hundred attractions nestled amongst natural beauty off the beaten path just got easier to find! The Tama County Travel Guide invites travelers and area residents to (re)discover how authentic experiences with family and friends add meaning and color to our lives. With this new and improved booklet we make [...]
Green Energy Update: Want to find out what new energy solutions may be coming to Tama County in 2014?
Iowa is already #1 in feeding and fueling the nation as a net exporter in many energy related categories. But are there ways to do this more efficiently? Getting energy to bigger markets without losing … energy? Clean Line Energy believes they have a solution. And they may be willing to pay Tama County landowners, and [...]
Summer Fun Update: Have you picked your small town summer picnic spot for water fights, live music and sweet corn eating contest yet? We can help!
We’re gearing up for some fantastic summer fun in Tama County, Iowa this year! Spend some time with us and join in a sweet corn eating contest, a firemen’s water fight, a talent show, a picnic, and patio party. Here are just a sampling of the fun events happening here this summer, or click here for [...]
Industrial Update: How Tama County’s local elected officials embody what every elected official should know about economic development
Recently the National League of Cities in partnership with the International Economic Development Council published a list of 10 things every local elected official should know about economic development. Today we want to express our appreciation for local leaders who choose to be active, informed and visionary partners in economic development as was evident on [...]
Entrepreneurship Update: Public invite to behind the scenes manufacturing plant visit, April 12
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at our local manufacturing plants? This Tuesday the Tama County Entrepreneurship Trust will co-host the first behind-the-scenes sneak peak into industry in Tama County. See first hand the different stages of development on an assembly line at Rowan Equipment and Fabrication in Dysart. Rowan Equipment and Fabrication designs, fabricates and builds [...]
EDIES 2010 Winners: Tama County highlights our economy’s Super Connections
The theme of the night was Super Connections, as Tama County Economic Development Commission hosted the 2011 EDIES event last night bringing together stand-out leaders and innovators who shaped the 2010 economy into which we are all connected. 24 projects were put in the spotlight with the unveiling of the Tama County Connections Magazine 2011. [...]
2010 EDIES Story 22 of 24: Community college clicks and connects where the grass is greener
Hawkeye Community College does not currently have a brick and mortar presence inside Tama County (but that may all change over the next few months). Partnerships are thus critical to serve its communities and included organizations like Dysart Development Corp, Farmers Telephone Company, and Dysart Library. Over 30 students over the age of 50 were [...]
2010 EDIES Story 16 of 24: A perfect little economic driving force for small towns
One of the unique sights of our small towns in northern Tama County might be the little golf carts lining our main streets. Ever wonder where they come from? Young’s Golf Carts in Dysart may be able to tell you. Co-owner Craig Dunlap from Dysart, Iowa explains. Remind me – what are the EDIES HOW [...]
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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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