Tama County Economic Development

08/27/2026

08/21/2026

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06/18/2026

IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Unit will be at the Career Fair at the Tama Civic Center.

06/18/2026

Today 11am-1pm!!

The Highway 30 Career Fair is rolling into Tama next week — and the excitement is REAL!

📍 Where: Tama Community Center & City Hall - 305 Siegel St, Tama

📅 When: June 18th | 11 AM – 1 PM

We’re bringing a powerhouse lineup of employers who are actively hiring across Central Iowa — including Proteus Inc., Visiting Angels Ames, Iowa High School Athletic Association, Star Equipment LTD, A‑1 Medical Staffing, Mid‑Iowa Milling, Demkota Ranch Beef, Martin Marietta, Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, Iowa Premium, Deimco Finishing Equipment, USPS, Denison Job Corps, TPI Composites, and the Iowa Veterans Home - more may yet be added!

From production to office roles, accounting to maintenance, there’s something for every skill set. And with the IowaWORKS Mobile Unit on-site, you’ll have instant access to thousands of job openings on the IowaWORKS database — all at your fingertips.

IowaWORKS staff will be there to help with résumés, resources, and career planning, and the Mobile Unit will be ready for anyone who wants to jump on a computer and apply for a job on the spot.

Job Seekers:
This is your moment. Dress sharp, bring your energy, and get ready to take a big step toward your next opportunity. Whether you’re exploring new paths or ready to land your next role, opportunity is waiting for you in Tama.

June 18th is shaping up to be a day of connections, confidence, and new beginnings along the Highway 30 Corridor!

Frank Sposeto III
Operations Manager
IowaWORKS - Marshalltown

06/13/2026

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of patriotic music, storytelling, dance, and community celebration on Sunday, June 14 from 2–4 PM at the Tama County Courthouse lawn & bandstand. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a family-friendly event honoring our nation’s history, flag, and spirit—complete with performances by local talent, community singing, and special appearances inspired by America’s founding story.

🎶 Patriotic music by the Community Band, group singalongs & more
🎨 Kid-friendly activities, coloring contest & prizes
🍦 Free cake & ice cream following the program

🎥 Bonus! Catch the documentary “After Ike” at 1 PM at the Wieting Theater before the celebration.
☔ In case of rain, the event moves to the Wieting Theater. Follow the Tama County Economic Development page for updates!

06/09/2026

Just a reminder 3 more days to submit photos of flags across the county!

Calling all photographers! Youth and adults are invited to showcase their creativity and capture the beauty, meaning, and inspiration of flags flying across our county! Submit up to two original photos to Jake Buchanan, Tama County Economic Development Director at [email protected]. Please include your name, the location where the photo was taken, and your contact information with your submission. Tama County Board of Supervisors will select inspiring entries to be displayed in the Tama County Annex Building. Don’t miss the chance to have your photography featured and celebrate community pride through your lens! Deadline to submit is June 12.

06/05/2026

Exciting weekend at the track!