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State Bank of Toledo makes a difference

Employees of The State Bank of Toledo prove once again that they can make a difference in our community. On-site the bank staff presented Humane Society Representatives with a check for $975 raised from funds collected from wearing blue jeans on Friday during the 2018 calendar year.Additional ...

Iowa boasts lowest unemployment rate in nation

DES MOINES Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the news that Iowa has the lowest unemployment rate in the country according to this month's unemployment information released by Iowa Workforce Development:"Iowa's economy continues to show significant strength in ...

Farm Service Agency offices reopen with more services

Washington- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced that all Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide have reopeend to provide additional administrative services to farmers and ranchers during the lapse in federal funding.Beginning on January 24, all FSA offices have opened ...

Kellogg resigns as Tama County Economic Development head

Heath Kellogg submitted his resignation last week as executive director of thee Tama County Economic Development Commission.Kendall Jordan, Board of Supervisors chair, said Kellogg resigned in a letter with his last day listed as Jan. 31.He took over the position in May, 2013, replacing Lindi ...

ETS Credit Union in Eldora will merge with MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union

Marshalltown - Carl Kruger, Chairman of the Board of ETS Credit Union and Janet Borer, CEO of MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union, recently announced that ETS Credit Union in Eldora, Iowa will merge with MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union on February 1, 2019. The membership of ETSCU approved the ...

Meskwaki, Inc. Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Meskwaki, Inc. has announced Robert Bills will become the organization's new Chief Executive Officer for the tribe's economic development company.Bills is a seasoned professional who has successfully led organizations from infancy to adulthood throughout his career. He is an experienced manager ...

Shopko files for bankruptcy- Toledo location remains open

Shopko stores in Iowa and other states are to close as part of a bankruptcy action filed Wednesday by its parent company. The Toledo Shopko on South County Road (U.S. Highway 63) is not listed among the 105 stores slated to be closed in coming months.According to an announcement on the Shopko ...

Toledo Farm Service Center open

WASHINGTON- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has announced many Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will reopen temporarily to perform certain limited services for farmers and ranchers. The Tama County Service Center at 102 Business Highway 30 West in Toledo will be among those ...

Meskwaki Casino hosts Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission

Jon Papakee, general manager- gaming at the Meskwaki Bingo Casino welcomes the members of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to the group's January 4 meeting at the hotel-casino west of Tama-Toledo on the Meskwaki Settlement. While the Meskwaki Casino is a federally-licensed operation, ...

State Bank of Toledo announces promotions

At the December Board meeting, State Bank of Toledo President and CEO, John Kavalier announced Kelly Smith was promoted to Executive Vice President and Jerimi Kopsa was promoted to Senior Vice President and Cashier.Kelly Smith previously held the position of Vice President.Kelly holds a ...