King Tower Cafe on Business Route 30 on the eastern edge of Tama has reopened under new management. Vlaznim ”Jimmy” and Lajka Arifi have taken over the restaurant. The Arifis owned and operated a restaurant in Illinois for nine years before leasing it to another operator earlier this year. The complex was opened in 1937 by Wesley Mansfield, [...]
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2011 EDIES Story 11 of 24: Four-Laning US Highway 30 into the heart of Tama County, Iowa
US Highway 30 is the second most traveled east-west corridor in the state, yet a significant amount of it is 2-lane making it dangerous and inefficient. Every year we hear about the fatalities and prematurely deteriorating pavement getting beat up by 2.7+ million cars, trucks and farm equipment in Tama-Toledo. And the numbers kept increasing. [...]
Elections Update: Major changes in elected officials for Tama County, Iowa’s communities in 2012
If Tama County, Iowa really is a microcosm of the national political makeup and attitudes as national media has alluded to in the past, then what would you conclude if six or seven out of twelve towns elected new mayors? Even Meskwaki elected a new chairman. It is not a surprise that in general American [...]
Global Update: Where in the world does Tama County, Iowa stand on international relations?
“After I graduated from school in Tama, I left my hometown and ultimately went to work for a big international corporation. As a youngster I did not realize how lucky I was to learn emerged in Tama County’s rich diversity with classmates from Meskwaki, immigrant kids from Mexico etc. Now I know it gave me [...]
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 [...]
2010 EDIES Story 18 of 24: Sneak a peak inside the toolbox of our DIY economy
When Ed Hardon, the owner of the local hardware store in downtown Tama, neared retirement, he proactively set out to find talent who could take over the business he had built up over 50 years. Three years ago the future owner moved to Tama County to work in concert with Mr. Hardon to gain some insight [...]
2010 EDIES Story 13 of 24: How listening to the changing market with new ears created 9 jobs
Investors took note when a radio station with a range of reaching an approximate 1.2 million listeners in 3 metro markets came available on the market. What was especially remarkable was the differentiation strategy that sets the new station apart from other media in the area. And the professional talent they recruited to the Tama [...]
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 . [...]
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 [...]
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King Tower Cafe
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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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Executive Director moves forward
- Entrepreneurship Update: Empowering our young people
- Late Summer Fun!
- Garwin Update: Boil advisory in effect due to water main break in construction zone
- Manufacturing Update: TEN reasons Iowa is a leader in Wind Energy Manufacturing
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Gloria Sharkey: I'm looking for family, also. Great grandmother C…
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billkard: I really liked this post. The information couldn't…
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Lindi Roelofse, applied economist: Thank you for your kind words, Jim, Michelle and M…
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Mary Ann Gregory: Dear Lindi, You have been a real treasure for Tam…
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Michele Anderson: Best wishes to you, Lindi, as you pursue new endea…
