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. [...]
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Utilities Update: Tama County, Iowa has the best rural water in the USA?
After a series of taste tests and examinations, the winner of the Great American Water Taste Test was announced on February 9 at the 2011 National Rural Water Association Rally in Washington, D.C. Central Iowa Water Association won the gold medal award and title of the best tasting rural water in the USA. Silver medal went [...]
2010 EDIES Story 23 of 24: Partnerships hidden in plain sight produce high voltage marketing campaign
The Gladbrook City Council and the community school district have a strong track record of combining financial and leadership resources to facilitate remarkable outcomes for a town under 1,000. In 2010 they teamed up again to erect an electronic roadside sign to promote community gatherings and a community video to let families know that they are [...]
2010 EDIES Story 17 of 24: Three generations ripping through the cycles of our ag economy
Goos Implement is an agriculture business rooted in an area of the most fertile soil in the world. Over three generations they have seen their share of ag economy cycles and evolutions, and have expanded and adapted to fit the market needs. Mark Goos of Gladbrook, Iowa explains. Remind me – what are the EDIES. HOW WE DID IT: Goos Implement, LTD [...]
2010 EDIES Story 5 of 24: How an $1,800 property tax sale & local talent were catalysts for an Extreme Home Makeover plus a new business in Gladbrook, Iowa
Doug Gethmann did not buy just any house in small town Gladbrook. Rumor has it was a crack house, and many thought it was beyond repair. But that did not stop Mr. Gethmann. Today the rehabbed house is a success, and even has a home based business. Doug Gethmann explains. Remind me – what are the EDIES HOW WE DID [...]
Winter Fun: Indulge all five senses with these Tama County holiday activities
There’s no better place to welcome the winter season than our warm, hospitable communities. The smell of pine trees is in the air and if you listen closely, you might hear some jingle bells. Our main streets are all decked out with holiday decorations. Mmmmm, can’t you just taste the hot cocoa? Come join us . [...]
Convention & Visitors Bureau Update: Bus Tours coming to Tama County Small Towns Increases
Annually an estimated 1.5 million visitors come to Tama County, Iowa (1). We have all seen the buses crisscrossing US Highway 30 & 63 with out-of-state license plates. And often we assume they are coming to our Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel to experience Iowa’s biggest full service casino. But there is even more to this growing [...]
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. [...]
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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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