2023 Ragbrai Tama Toledo

10/17/2023

Hosting the 50th anniversary for Ragbrai was truly one L of a ride. From the start, we knew this was not an average or ordinary event and the complexities this year we’re going to be a challenge. As the event grew and requirements changed, so did our budget. It worried the executive team to see our expenses grow, not knowing how the income would shake out in the end.

We are pleased and proud to report the Tama Toledo Chamber of Commerce will be distributing the $8000 profit from hosting the Ragbrai L event to four local entities that made our event a complete success. Without the incredible dedication of the public safety teams we wouldn’t have experienced such a smooth event.

With much appreciation, we thank the Tama Police Department, Toledo Police Department, Tama Fire Department and Toledo Fire Department for their service to our communities. Each department will receive $2000.

10/10/2023

Can’t beat this price - grab your shirt before they’re gone!

08/30/2023

We have shirts still available, now at a discounted price!!

Take advantage of discounted prices and grab a keepsake from the July 27 bike ride! We still have a few t-shirts available and they can be picked up for $15 at the State Bank of Toledo! Can’t make it to the bank? Email [email protected] and we can work with you!

08/07/2023

Would you like a 50 gallon drum? $25 each, first come basis, no negotiating please. Cash or check made payable to the Tama Toledo Chamber of Commerce. For sale at the Tama County Economic Development office at 211 W State Street, Toledo. This week. Monday through Thursday 8am - 12pm & 1-4pm.
Call 641-484-3108 for questions. TAKE YOUR PICK till they are gone.

08/02/2023

RAGBRAI L July 23-29, 2023 it truly was one L of a ride. Thank you for everything the staff did to guide us. We know the partnership helped make our efforts to host overnight a community success! We are so proud to have been a part of the historical 50th anniversary celebration.

08/01/2023

07/30/2023

Incredible job everyone!

Thank you so much to 2023 Ragbrai Tama Toledo for being incredible hosts for RAGBRAI 50! We can not wait to come back through this town on a future RAGBRAI.

07/29/2023

We have some T-shirts and stickers left! If anyone is interested, contact Chris Nelson at State Bank of Toledo.

Shirts are $20 and stickers are $2.

07/29/2023

Let’s talk Transportation! Words that come to mind…focused, brave, friendly, caring, informative, helpful, and game changer. The buses and drivers we hired from STCSD to help us provide free transportation to all the riders, visitors and residents was INCREDIBLE! Steve Chyma, you are a rockstar.

These drivers navigated crowds on bikes, on foot, in event carts, you name it, and they ran our routes like clockwork. We are beyond thankful and impressed.

07/29/2023

So here is the problem with a thank you post in Tama Toledo (a place where so many people are hard working and helpful) it is impossible to remember everyone!!

A huge shout out to both the City of Tama and City of Toledo city staff who dug deep and worked so hard to make this a success.

We are lucky to have all of you helping to make our communities stronger. Thanks for everything!

07/29/2023

Kind people are my kind of people. We’ve seen it everywhere in Tama Toledo this past week. To say we knocked it out of the park is accurate. The volunteer helping hands have great memories, blisters, suntans, sore muscles, cheeks that hurt from smiling and a sense of accomplishment! THANK YOU to the residents, South Tama School District, many businesses/organizations/churches, and so many others who helped make the overnight stop in Tama Toledo an amazing experience for Ragbrai 2023!

To say we are proud of the dedication of the public safety team is truly an understatement. The Iowa heat 💥 added extra pressure and determination to finalize prep this past few days, to keep everything running smoothly the day of the event, and don’t forget the EARLY Friday morning to get Ragbrai back on the ride! What an incredible team!

Speaking of team, the local executive team…where to start? Or end? Dedicated. Determined. Fearless. Fun. A sincere thank you & WAY TO GO TEAM to the Tama Toledo Ragbrai Executive Team of Kendall Jordan, Shayna Zmolek, Marlys Upah, Jill Kienzle, Gary Bock, Brian Sokol, Chris Nelson and Katherine Ollendieck.

Kind people are amazing.
Nice job Tama Toledo!