It was a lovely morning at the beautiful Windy Goat Acres on Saturday, July 22. Adults and children alike threw out mats before starting an outdoor session of yoga. Heidi Draisey with Spirited Yoga and Wellness led the session of relaxing poses, calming everyone's chi and with deep breaths ...
MONTOUR –Pilgrim Heights, 3005 E Ave., has opened a general store at its main office, featuring wares made by local artisans. With a soft opening July 27 for people coming through town for RAGBRAI, it officially opened Aug. 1. “Our office space has never really been fully utilized the ...
RAGBRAI is coming to town, and it takes a lot of money to get it here. The Tama-Toledo Chamber of Commerce is instrumental in doing all that it takes to make our community a fantastic place for cyclists to visit for the night, but that doesn't come cheap. Eight local businesses gladly ...
TOLEDO - Newly nestled in on East High Street in Toledo is a niece candy store designed to change how you taste sweet treats. It’s Better Freeze Dried has been serving the area for around two months and has plans to continue business for the foreseeable future. Freeze drying is defined as ...
On June 9, WCF Financial Bank held a public groundbreaking on the site of its future new branch location. The bank’s entire Tama staff and executive management team were in attendance, along with representation from the bank’s board of directors, local government officials, Chamber of ...
TAMA - The city of Tama is in mourning this week, as after 144 years of operation, Tama Paperboard has closed its doors. Last Friday, June 2, saw the final day of work for the more than 80 local men and women employed there. When it opened in 1878, Tama Paperboard used unbaled straw that was ...
On Saturday, May 6, Gail’s Academy of Dance held what was their fifth recital. With beautiful ballet, terrific tap dancing, and jubilant jazz, the recital was an absolute success! Things went smooth and according to plan, something owner and operator Gail Ridout hasn’t always ...
One of the oldest and most well-known businesses in Tama will be permanently closing its doors in June. After speculation had run rampant for months, it was officially announced that Tama Paperboard will shut down June 2, affecting 85 employees according to Iowa Workforce ...
Pinnacle Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Marissa Potter to its staff as Customer Service Representative. Potter graduated with an associate degree from Marshalltown Community College and is a current student at Buena Vista University working on her bachelor’s degree in ...
MONTOUR — Carved out of the rolling hills of Tama County sits Pilgrim Heights Camp and Retreat Center, a recreational oasis since 1953. When the COVID-19 pandemic threatened its closure, Executive Director Elisabeth Curtis, who came aboard in September 2022, brainstormed ways to get the camp ...