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 ...
After a successful launch of Tama County Market, Chris Drummer and Mindi Koehler will be back in shop. With new spring dates and plenty of food vendors to go along with shopping. In a recent Facebook Live video, the duo explained the upcoming market experience. “We’re back after a long ...
This Sunday, something new is coming to our community, the Live from the Iowa Alps Art Show. At Windy Goat Acres in Chelsea, artwork by seven local artists will be installed throughout the grounds. From sculpture to painting to sound installation, the artists have produced artwork that plays ...
Pinnacle Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Damon Morrison to President and Chief Executive Officer. Morrison joined Pinnacle Bank in May of 2015 as President and became a member of the board of directors in 2016. Morrison graduated from Culver-Stockton College in 1998 with a ...