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 [...]
Tag Archives: Toledo
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 [...]
Great Places Update: Invitation to Wieting Opera House Groundbreaking, April 30
As a very successful fundraising campaign nears the end, the time has come to start renovation on the historic Wieting Theatre and Opera House, which has been a part of the Toledo landscape for 99 years. The Wieting Theatre Guild building committee is holding a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday morning, April 30, 10 a.m. to kick [...]
2010 EDIES Story 19 of 24: Hauling jobs into our economy
The trucking industry in Tama County has capacity for growth to employ more workers, and that is exactly what Z Line did when they expanded their trailer fleet leveraging the buyer’s market in the middle of the recession. Z Line also welcomed the challenge of adding to their 46 person workforce by publically saying that [...]
Great Places Update: Wieting Opera House secures a $218K Community Attraction and Tourism Grant
Congratulations to the Wieting Opera House for being the latest Tama County recipient of the Vision Iowa Community Attractions and Tourism grant! Yesterday the project was formally awarded $218,000 to support the $1.2 million historic renovation project fundraising efforts. Project leader Jim Roan reports that $755,673 has been raised and pledged to date, and stresses that [...]
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 . [...]
Rural Halloween Treats: Check out the live entertainment options this weekend all over Tama County
Halloween is not just a time for kids to indulge. This Saturday night the whole family is invited to come out and play. And Tama County Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited that in addition to our local residents, visitors from Chicago, Des Moines, Iowa City, Cedar Falls, Dennison and even Africa will be coming [...]
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 [...]
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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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