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Footloose Friday is back Aug. 30

To cap off the summer fun, Footloose Friday is returning for another fun-filled night on the Tama County Courthouse Square in downtown Toledo this Aug. 30.The Toledo Farmers Market and the duo Sugar and Spice kick things off at 5 p.m.Entertainment continues from 7- p p.m. on the bandstand with ...

Tama County Pitch & Build is Tuesday, Aug. 27

The next Tama County Economic Development Pitch and Build Competition will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Reinig Center in Toledo. It features extraordinary Tama County entrepreneurs who will pitch their business idea to a group of business leaders and industry ...

Tama County Convention & Visitors Bureau meets

Tama County Convention & Visitors Bureau met Monday, Aug.12, at the Shoe String Garden, Toledo.Members present were: Ellen Young, Traer Salt & Pepper Shaker Gallery; Jamie Busch-Upah, John Ernest Vineyard & Winery; Mary Ann Gregory, Dysart Blue Hat Team; Joanne Husak, ...

Tama County Pitch & Build is Aug. 27 at Reinig Center

The next Tama County Economic Development Pitch and Build Competition will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Reinig Center in Toledo. It features extraordinary Tama County entrepreneurs who will pitch their business idea to a group of business leaders and industry ...

Grape picking time coming at John Ernest

It's almost time for the 8th annual Grape Picking festival at John Ernest Vineyard and Winery, two miles eats of Tama on U.S. Highway 30. You're invited to join in the fun on Saturday, Sept. 7.There's no cost to take part, but you must pre-register by calling 641-484-8048 or email - ...

ISU economists have cautious message for farmers

AMES- Iowa State University economists are cautioning farmers to be prepared for a potential downturn in the values of commodities and land.John Lawrence, director of Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension and Outreach and associate dean for Extension Programs and Outreach, said four Iowa ...

Landscape work at Tama-Toledo signs

Landscape work around the Tama-Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce welcome signs west of Toledo (left) and east of Tama is shown in progress on Saturday, Aug. 3. Chamber member volunteers completed the work. Among those helping out were Jeff Upah, Brian Sokol and Matt Zmolek. The sign on the U.S. ...

Chamber welcomes Fueled

Fueled- owners of the new "health centric" restaurant serving natural, organic foods and drinks in downtown Toledo were welcomed by the Tama-Toledo Area Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Aug. 8. On hand were (left to right) Brian Sokol, Tama County Investment Services, Byron Witt, Appraisal and ...

Three-generation Toledo business receives double awards as farm supply dealers

Steve Ries account Manager for Hubbard feeds, congratulates the team at Dolezal Farm Supply of Toledo for their successes in the livestock feed business.Doug and Deb Dolezal attended the awards banquet and received the New Frontier Silver Dealer Award and the Silver Dealer Growth Award in ...

Jeff Stein’s TotallyIowa.com aids “Save Floppy” campaign

Floppy may be out of sight, but for thousands of fans across the country, he is certainly not out of mind. And they are not afraid to wear their loyalty to the iconic puppet on their sleeves-literally.For 30 years, Duane Ellett and his puppet Floppy entertained children of all ages on WHO-TV ...