TAMA COUNTY IOWA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
WINTER 2010
Congratulations to our owners of
NEW BUSINESSES TJ’s Treasures 500 State Street, Tama 641-484-3017 Owners: Tammy Tomlinson-Mull, Mike McOmber Anytime Fitness 106 W. Hwy 30, Toledo 641-990-2714 Owners: Wade & Cecelia Thalberg Champion Enterprises 1618 Highway 63, Traer 319-404-0418, 319-721-5856 Owners: Josh Seda, Jared Hasselman Salt & Pepper DJ Entertainment 641-485-4190 Owner: Eric Haughey
NEW OWNERSHIP Van’s Locker 105 Sherman St., Dysart 319-476-3500 New Owners: Travis & Amy Fisher Radio Z95.5FM 205 W. 3rd Street, Tama 641-484-5958 General Manager: Manuel Villagrana
EXPANSIONS A Wild Hair Spa & Boutique 408 1/2—2nd St., Traer 319-478-2298 Additional stylist, new esthetician, expanded merchandise line Burrell’s Gift & Thrift 323 Main Street, Clutier 319-202-4791 Grocery store converted to thrift store Chelsea Savings Bank—Traer 100 N. Main Street, Traer 319-478-8200 Branch Manager: Kirstie Seda
NEW U.S. HIGHWAY 30 BYPASS OPENS P HASE I OF 5 P OIN T E CON OM IC RE SP ON SE P LAN IN A CT ION The latest report from Iowa Department of Transportation confirmed that the millions of heavy load trucks, tourist busses, farm vehicles and cars were increasing on the mostly 2-lane U.S. Highway 30 stretch through Tama County. It was more than the pavement could bare safely and efficiently, and November 2010 relief came as the new Tama-Toledo 4-lane bypass opened (with a flyover bridge on the west side scheduled for completion Spring 2011). But the physical road infrastructure is not the only transformation the area will be undergoing over the next few months. With this $82 million dollar infrastructure investment, some investment is also needed to facilitate the healthy transformation of the economic opportunity that would be generated by speeding up and doubling the traffic count over the next 20 years. It is now up to our local business, government and nonprofit leadership (as well as residents) to recognize and effectively build on the new asset’s economic opportunities, and make the necessary investment to translate it into increased economic impact. Here is a snapshot of Phase I of economic development strategies that are being deployed so we can help each other maximize the new economic potential: 1 Strengthen the identity of Tama-Toledo (Tama County’s cities) 2 Maximize impulse buys or detours into our towns 3 Capture intelligence on commercial and industrial real estate with new potential 4 Market the new opportunities that have been created 5 Communicate unique development funding resources Discussion and source references available online: www.tamacountyiowa.org search “U.S. Highway 30”
WHY IS TAMA CO. ECONOMY MORE RESILIANT THAN OTHERS’? National economists report that the recession has bottomed out in 2009, but expect it will take years to fully recover on the current economic path. In Tama County, Iowa taxable retail and service sales echo this but have already returned to levels of 5 years ago. Year over year unemployment (a lagging economic indicator) has also improved to 6.3%. A number of factors have allowed Tama County to not experience the same economic darkness reported by most other places in the US: 1) Being hedged by a healthy ag economy, 2) fiscally conservative industry using current buyers market to invest in new growth, 3) record high new levels of new venture formation, 4) record high new capital investment coming from grants to nonprofits and govt, 5) local government with no long term debt. Full discussion of economic indicators planned in the Tama County Connections Magazine, 2011
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TAMA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Clean and Crisp Highlights of Q3 2010 MESKWAKI EXEC LEADERSHIP CHANGES Over the past few months a number of changes have been enacted in top leadership positions at Meskwaki: 1) Tribal Executive Director: Christina “Dee” Blackcloud-Garcia, 2) Casino General Manager: Patrick Browne, 3) Economic Development Executive Director: Larry Lasley Welcome. We look forward to (continue) working with you all. www.tamacountyiowa.org search:“Meskwaki”
TAMA COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION Tama County Pioneer Cemetery Association won the State’s 2010 Robert & Phyllis Carder Education Award for outstanding work in restoring, maintaining and educating the public about 28 pioneer cemeteries in Tama Co and beyond. www.tamacountyiowa.org/preservation
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU A 81 year old Murder Mystery ripped from the headlines and diaries in Tama County was the inspiration behind the interactive Murder Mystery Dinner at Pilgrim Heights, Oct 30, 2010. Thank you to the talented actors, writers, designers and sponsors that allowed us to bring people to Tama County for Halloween. Ticket sales exceeded all the group previous events. tamacountyiowa.org search:“cvb”
TAMA CO. HEALTHCARE NETWORK New group is meeting 1st Wed of the month at 8:30 a.m. to cross-promote and collaborate on new solutions.
TAMA COUNTY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT Our Region 6 Housing Trust Fund has been awarded $253,892 for owner occupied rehab, rental rehab and down payment assistance. Thank you to the County Supervisors for recognizing how investing $10K strategically can quadruple capital investment into Tama County to $50K. Fundraising is underway to allow us to leverage the max amount possible the following year. Applications are expected to be available early Spring 2011. Please email or call us with your contact info if you want to be on our mailing list.
WINTER 2010 WINTER CALENDAR JAN Mon 3
Convention & Visitors Bureau mtg 10am tamacountyiowa.org/cvb
Wed 5
Healthcare Provider Network mtg 8:30am Toledo tamacountyiowa.org/healthcare
Tues 11
Entrepreneurship Trust meeting 6:30 pm Toledo tamacountyiowa.org/entrepreneurs
Sat 22
JEV Chili Cook-Off Contest 5:30-7pm Tama 641-484-8048
Tue 25
Economic Development Comm. mtg 6:30 Lincoln 641-484-3108
Sat 29
Grant writing workshop 10am Toledo 641-484-3108
Sat-Sun 29-30
Return the Favor 9am Traer
FEB
Healthcare Provider Network mtg 8:30am tamacountyiowa.org/healthcare
www.tamacountyiowa.org search:“housing”
TAMA CO. ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRUST New financing resources are available for businesses and startups in Tama County. A group of entrepreneurs are also meeting the 2nd Tuesday of every month to discuss how we can make being a successful entrepreneur easier for each other. NonEntrepreneurs very welcome too. Fundraising for new deliverables are underway. tamacountyiowa.org search:“entrepreneurs”
TAMA CO. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Friendly reminder to grant recipients of 2010 foundation grants to file your reports (or request an extension) and copy Economic Development in before the holidays. Annual grant writing workshop date is Sat. Jan 29, 9 a.m. at the Reinig Center, and Foundation grant deadline is March 15, 2011.
tamacountyiowa.org search:“healthcare”
tamacountyiowa.org search:“foundation”
EDIE AWARDS 2010 EDIE season is coming! Starting Jan 3, 2011 we will once again be introducing you to 24 stand out stories of Tama County innovators, leaders and collaborators proactively shaping our economic landscape. Radio interviews are scheduled to be broadcast on KZAT 95.5 FM. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:45 a.m. Responses will also be translated into Spanish and broadcast over the internet. Tue. March 1, 2011 6 p.m. $12 dinner 6:30 p.m. free dessert and ceremony Reinig Center 2009 EDIE Trophy designed and 1007 Prospect Drive Toledo, IA 52342 crafted by Blacksmith Boutique Www.tamacountyiowa.org/edies and McJulie Studios, Dysart IA
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Wed 2
319-478-2194
Sat 5
Valentine Dinner & Dance 6pm Toledo 641-484-4440
Mon 7
Convention & Visitors Bureau mtg 10am tamacountyiowa.org/cvb
Tues 8
Entrepreneurship Trust meeting 6:30pm Toledo tamacountyiowa.org/entrepreneurs
Sat 19
JEV Winter Wine & Dine 6:30pm Tama 641-484-8048
MAR Tues 1
EDIE AWARDS 6pm Toledo
641-484-3108
Wed 2
Healthcare Provider Network mtg 8:30am tamacountyiowa.org/healthcare
Sat. 5
Business, Farm, & Home Show Meskwaki Convention Center 10am-7pm 641-484-6661
Mon 7
Convention & Visitors Bureau mtg 10am tamacountyiowa.org/cvb
Tues 8
Entrepreneurship Trust meeting 6:30pm Toledo tamacountyiowa.org/entrepreneurs
Sat. 12
JEV Mardi Gras & Native Wine Release Party 6-10pm Tama 641-484-8048
www.tamacountyiowa.org/calendar
TAMA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WINTER 2010
INDUSTRY FOCUS COURTESY TAMA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE
TAMA COUNTY HEALTHCARE NETWORK DENTISTS Deer Creek Health Center Dental Care 401 1st Ave. Toledo, IA 641-484-5508 Dr. Willard Haldy 106 Mill Street, Traer, IA 319-478-2442 Heartland Dental Professionals 101 S. County Rd. Toledo, IA 641-484-5988 Dr. Nick Kubik 1311 McClellan St. Tama, IA 641-484-5561 McLaughlin Family Dentistry 407 Wilson St. Dysart, IA 319-476-4110 Plaza Family Dental Center 507 S. County Rd. Toledo, IA 641-484-2466 EMPLOYMENT Iowa Workforce Development Job search, unemployment, classes 3405 S. Center St. Marshalltown, IA 641-754-1400 Promise Jobs (Education & Training) STC Partnership Center Thurs only 215 W. 9th St. Tama, IA 800-284-4838 641-484-8318 FAMILY SERVICES Department of Human Services Tama/Benton County 319-472-4746 1-888-480-0062 Domestic Violence Alternative/Sexual Assault Center 215 W. 9th St. Tama, IA Thurs 9-4 800-179-3582 24 hour Crisis Line Allen Hospital Gambling Treatment Jim Thompson, Prevention Specialist Waterloo, IA 319-235-3479 Driver's License - Dept of Transportation Tama Co Treasurer's Office 104 W. State St. Toledo, IA 641-484-3141 ISU Extension Office - Tama County Nutrition Education/Financial Planning/ Smoking Cessation 203 W. High St. Toledo, IA 641-484-2703 SATUCI 107 East High St. Toledo, IA 641-484-2222
Tama County CPC Funding assistance for Mental Health, Substance Abuse Services 211 W. State St. Toledo, IA 52342 641-484-4191 WIC Food, formula, nutrition education St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Tama, IA 641-484-4788 FOOD & CLOTHING Food Pantry/Clothes Closet - Tama Hours: T-W-Th 10-2 511 McClellan St. Tama, IA 641-484-4805 641-484-3147 Food Pantry - Gladbrook Serves Gladbrook/Garwin/Lincoln Methodist Church - Gladbrook, IA 641-473-2928 Food Pantry - Traer Traer, IA 319-478-2013 Meals on Wheels Toledo, IA 641-484-3839 Salvation Army Micki Ferris, State Bank of Toledo Tama County Contact 641-484-2980 HEALTH Alcoholics Anonymous Des Moines office - will provide information on local meetings 515-282-8550 Central Iowa Family Planning Women's Health & Education Center 507 S. County Rd. Toledo, IA 641-484-2471 Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging 2101 Kimball Ave. #320, Waterloo, IA 1-800-779-8707 Mental Health Clinic of Tama County Mental health therapy, consultation, assessment & psychiatric care 1390 S. Broadway, Tama, IA 641-484-5234 Tama Co. Public Health & Home Care 129 W. High St. Toledo, IA 641-484-4788 Quitline Iowa - Smoking cessation 800-784-8669 HOSPICE Cedar Valley Hospice 2101 Kimball Ave # 401, Waterloo, IA 319-272-2002 800-617-1972
Grinnell Regional Hospice 106 4th Ave. Grinnell, IA 641-236-2418
Dr. Charles LaTendresse 405 2nd St. Gladbrook, IA 641-473-2028
Iowa River Hospice 502 Plaza Heights Rd. Marshalltown, IA 641-753-7704 800-827-4521
Mercy Care 402 Siegel St. Tama, IA 641-484-3333
HOUSING & UTILITIES County Relief 101 S. Main St. Toledo, IA 641-484-3160 Lantern Park Apts Subsidized housing 1303 Sesame Dr. Tama, IA 641-485-4101 MICA - Homeless Prevention: Jodi Rowe Assistance to qualified families facing eviction or homelessness 105 S. State St. Tama, IA 641-484-4713 MICA - LIHEAP Low-income energy/heat assistance 105 S. State St. Tama, IA 641-484-4713 Prairie Village/Mid-Iowa Housing Elderly or disabled subsidized housing 1101 S. 18th Ave, Marshalltown, IA 641-752-7162 Prospect Drive Apartments Subsidized housing 1105 S. Prospect Drive, Toledo, IA 641-484-5696 Veteran's Affairs 101 S. Main St. Toledo, IA 641-484-3160 INCOME & BUDGETING Child Support Recovery 204 1/2 W. State St. Marshalltown, IA 888-229-9223 Consumer Credit Counseling 30 W. Main St. Marshalltown, IA 888-838-2675 LEGAL SERVICES MICA Legal Aid of Iowa First Thursday of month at 3:15 p.m. 800-332-0419
Meskwaki Health Services 349 Meskwaki Rd. Tama, IA 641-484-4094 North Tama Medical Clinic 200 Walnut St. Traer, IA 319-478-8198 Tama Medical Center 1307 S. Broadway St. Toledo, IA 641-484-5445 North Tama Activity Center 212 N. Main St. Traer, IA 319-478-8244 Tama County Nutrition Center 103 S. Church St. Toledo, IA 641-484-3839 NURSING HOMES Carrington Place of Toledo 403 Grandview Dr. Toledo, IA 641-484-5080 Pheasant Ridge Care Facility 2840 K Avenue, Toledo, IA 641-484-3561 Sunny Hill Care Center 1708 Harding St. Tama, IA 641-484-4061 Sunnycrest Nursing Center 401 Crisman, Dysart, IA 319-476-2400 Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center 909 6th St. Traer, IA 319-478-2730 Westbrook Acres Nursing Home 605 Garfield St. Gladbrook, IA 641-473-2016 PHARMACIES Doyles Pharmacy 108 E. High St. Toledo, IA 641-484-3906 Medicap Pharmacy 108 2nd Ave. Toledo, IA 641-484-6198
MEDICAL SERVICES Gladbrook Covenant Clinic 309 2nd St. Gladbrook, IA 641-473-2707
NuCara Pharmacy 500 2nd St. Traer, IA 319-478-8711
Dysart Clinic 501 Clark St. Dysart, IA 319-476-4100
Pamida Pharmacy 1006 S. County Rd. Toledo, IA 641-484-8801
Deer Creek Health Center 401 1st Ave. Toledo, IA 641-484-2602
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION People Rides 24 hour notice required 1-888-616-4298
STANDARD MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID TOLEDO, IA PERMIT NO. 22
PROSPECT DRIVE, PO BOX 22 TOLEDO, IA 52342 (641) 484-3108 INFO@TAMACOUNTYIOWA.ORG WWW.TAMACOUNTYIOWA.ORG
OUR VISION FOR TAMA COUNTY, IOWA: INCREASE LEVEL OF CAPITAL INVESTMENT INCREASE NUMBER OF FAIR MARKET LIVING WAGE JOBS INCREASE EFFICIENCY AT WHICH CAPITAL & JOBS ARE COMBINED
Partners 2010 PLATINUM PARTNERS Alliant Energy Farmers Coop Telephone Co. Iowa Telecom KFJB-AM KZAT-FM Pioneer Hi-Bred State Bank of Toledo Tama/Grundy Publishing
GOLD PARTNERS Covenant Medical Centers Iowa Valley Community College Tama Co. Abstract Company Tama Paper Board TIP Rural Electric Wind Capital Group A.J. & Marge Ziskovsky
SILVER PARTNERS Bohemian Mutual Insurance Consumers Energy Dysart Development Corp. Goos Implement Grundy County REC Home Federal Savings Bank Lincoln Savings Bank—Garwin Miguel’s Construction Tama Co. Mutual Ins. Assoc.
BRONZE PARTNERS Anonymous Acme Printing Appraisal & Real Estate Services B & G HVAC Burk Law Office Carl Luze Real Estate Chyma’s Machine & Welding Deer Creek Health Center Designer Inn & Suites DeWitt Refrigeration Doyle’s Family Pharmacy Dysart Historical Society Eikamp Insurance Eyecare Associates Farmers Mutual Ins. Assoc. Farmers Savings Bank & Trust Garwin Comm. Revitalization Gladbrook Commercial Club Gladbrook Investment Co. Iowa Builders Supply Iowa Step & Tank Isabelle Originals & Ivy Threads
John Ernest Vineyard & Winery K & M Sanitation Kenkel Law Office King Tower Cafe Kruger Commodities L.L. Owens & Associates Ins. Manatt’s Medicap Pharmacy Mental Health Clinic of Tama Co. North Tama School District Poweshiek Water Association Sash Auction Service S & S Car Wash South Tama School District Tama-Toledo Subway Thys Chevrolet Buick Toledo Community Develop. Toledo Comm. Theatre Guild Traer Development Corp. Traer Municipal Utilities Williams Manufacturing Inc. Wolfe Clinic Eye Centers Wrage Realty
Additional partners welcomed. Forms available at: www.tamacountyiowa.org/directory
LEADERSHIP Midge Horton, Chair, Vining Marty Hardon, Vice-Chair, Tama Keith Sash, 2nd Vice-Chair, Gldbk Don Lyons, Past Chair, Dysart Roger Ochs, Chelsea Gerry Kopriva, Clutier Arlene Vondracek, Clutier Dwayne Luze, Dysart Nancy Braasch, Elberon Linn Snell, Elberon Carl Zoffka, Garwin Merle Parks, Garwin Mandy Gehring, Gladbrook Roland Fink, Lincoln Annie Stocker, Lincoln Susan Holubar, Montour Chris Bearden, Tama Pam Wood, Toledo Brian Sokol, Toledo Ellen Young, Traer Nick Podhajsky, Traer Dale Stout, Vining Adrian Pushetonequa, Meskwaki Larry C. Lasley, Meskwaki Kendall Jordan, Co. Supervisor Larry Vest, Co. Supervisor Dan Wilkens, Co. Supervisor
STAFF: Lindi Roelofse, Executive Director & Joanne Husak, Administrative Assistant