city in Polk County, Iowa, United States
Altoona library getting new carpet, paint and ceiling tiles, but still keeps its doors open
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The new Underground and a pork chop on a stick: Everything new at Adventureland this year
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2024/04/18/adventureland-poutine-craft-beer-showcase-coming-for-50th-season/73291504007/
Altoona launches new amenity to help get kayaks, canoes on the water at Spring Creek Park
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Altoona approves annexation agreement with Mitchellville to limit future growth: Altoona has approved an agreement with Mitchellville to set a line that limits ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2024/04/17/altoona-mitchelville-annexation-agreement-thomas-mitchell-park-city-council/73336331007/
Do you remember these Iowa jingles? Classic commercials were always stuck in your head
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Chicken spot Charlotte's Kitchen plans to open a new location in Altoona. Find out where:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2024/03/28/altoona-could-get-a-charlottes-kitchen-des-moines-owned-chicken-restaurant-places-to-eat/73097687007/
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Do not cross: Altoona, Mitchellville could agree to set a line to limit future annexation
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Paid articlePaid Traces of toxic spill in Altoona found in Little Fourmile Creek: Officials were able to corral most of a leak of a toxic pigment solution in Altoona ...
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Sauced Up, made-to-order pasta bar restaurant, to open new location in Altoona 'very soon'
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2024/03/02/sauced-up-made-to-order-pasta-bar-to-open-new-location-in-altoona-near-target/72808558007/
Part of Fourth Street in Altoona will be closed for construction. Where to detour:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2024/03/30/part-4th-street-southwest-in-altoona-to-close-for-water-main-work-detour/73135707007/
Hundreds of new apartments and mixed-use space proposed for central Altoona. See where:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2024/02/29/altoona-apartments-mixed-use-project-planned-off-8th-street/72765393007/
Paid articlePaid New pickleball courts are coming to Altoona in summer 2024. Find out where:: Some new pickleball courts are coming to Altoona in the summer of 2024 ...
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Paid articlePaid Learn more about Altoona's history at reopened Altoona Area Historical Society: Thanks to the historical society, visitors can learn about Adventureland and ...
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Chris Young is set to headline Ruckus fest at Adventureland in 2024. How to get tickets
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/music/2024/02/15/river-ruckus-2024-adventureland-lineup-chris-young-and-jake-owen-get-tickets/72612847007/
New data shows how big Des Moines metro cities could get. Here's what to expect: New population growth data was just released. Which Des Moines metro city will ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2024/02/06/which-des-moines-metro-cities-could-see-the-most-population-job-growth-by-2050/72480990007/
Paid articlePaid Southeast Polk schools accused in lawsuit of ignoring homophobic bullying, biting
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Paid articlePaid Adventureland sets its 2024 opening date. Here's what to expect this season: Adventureland officials promise the most eventful season yet as the Altoona ...
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Altoona and Bondurant eye a new highway interchange on Interstate 80. Where it would go:
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Live updates: Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis campaign in Iowa after debate: Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley campaign in Iowa after their GOP debate. Trump will attend ...
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Haley attacks DeSantis' past effort to eliminate renewable fuel standard at ethanol summit
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'Thank God we're doing this': Altoona ditches runoff elections for local offices: Altoona officials ditched its runoff election system Monday night ...
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Former Iowa governor, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack to be honored at renewable fuels summit
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/des-moines-polk-county/2023/12/28/usda-secretary-tom-vilsack-to-receive-award-from-the-iowa-renewable-fuels-association-irfa/72038988007/
Altoona is planning a new mural and park in historic Olde Town. How artists can apply:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2024/01/30/altoona-call-for-artist-paint-mural-new-park-downtown/72395518007/
First Avenue finish and a kayak launch at Spring Creek Park are coming to Altoona in 2024
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2023/12/27/altoona-developments-to-watch-in-2024-first-avenue-reopening-kayak-launch-olde-town-park/71728664007/
Best Day Coffee, new indie coffee shop showcasing local products, opens in Altoona
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/12/22/best-day-coffee-opens-in-altoona-features-local-products/71889907007/
Ludington: Mary's birth of Jesus is a stark example of poor maternal health care today
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Expect lane closures on I-80 near Altoona at the start of Thanksgiving week: Construction crews will be resurfacing I-80 bridge decks over Fourmile Creek near ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2023/11/17/interstate-80-iowa-construction-lane-closures-fourmile-creek-altoona-thanksgiving-week/71618712007/
Not even Wrigley Field can save Northwestern: When Iowa fans outnumber Wildcat faithful at the Friendly Confines, you know the school and its sports programs are ...
deadspin.com/not-even-wrigley-field-can-save-northwestern-1850995838
$100 million-plus Altoona development focus of lawsuit against Meta: The company building a project for Meta in Altoona says the Facebook owner is poised to do ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2023/11/15/hawkeye-investment-partners-lawsuit-filed-against-meta-facebook-over-development-in-altoona/71593735007/
Alleman mayor reelected, incumbent ousted on Altoona City Council in Tuesday's election
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Runoff elections scheduled for Alleman mayor, Altoona City Council seat: Runoff elections in Alleman and Altoona will be Dec. 5. See who is on the ballot:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/11/10/when-are-runoff-elections-2023-for-alleman-mayor-and-altoona-city-council/71531547007/
Altoona woman gives birth to a 'healthy' baby boy on Interstate 80 shoulder: The woman in labor was being transported to a hospital when the paramedics realized ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2023/10/27/altoona-woman-gives-birth-on-interstate-80-with-help-from-paramedics-iowa/71346243007/
Stewart elected to Altoona City Council; Evans and Willey in runoff: Incumbent Vernon Willey II and newcomer Jerry Evans will face off in a December runoff for ...
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Ludington: Connections with strangers can be found anywhere, even on a road trip: "I didn’t realize how much I had missed connecting with strangers along the way ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/opinion/2023/10/16/ludington-hearing-other-travelers-stories-can-lead-to-great-memories/71162208007/
How did Iowa's own Grant Gillon do in the 'MasterChef' finale?: Grant Gillon cooked his way into the finale of "MasterChef" with a chance to win $250,000 ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/television/2023/09/20/find-out-how-iowan-grant-gillon-did-on-the-finale-of-masterchef/70866100007/
Look inside Claxon's Smokehouse & Grill before it closes on Oct. 15 after 27 years in Altoona
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Find out what just opened at the Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona: Get to know the new sports apparel store and restaurant that each opened at the Outlets of Des ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/retail/2023/10/10/rally-house-fernandos-opened-at-the-outlets-of-des-moines-new-stores-altoona-cole-haan-ann-taylor/71084352007/
Paid articlePaid Using shipping containers, Altoona opens new training center for area firefighters
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2023/09/15/altoona-opens-fire-training-facility-made-out-of-shipping-containers-altoona-fire-department/70768848007/
Paid articlePaid Ankeny, joining its fast-growing suburban neighbors, eyes special census for 2024
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/ankeny/2023/10/04/ankeny-joining-waukee-and-altoona-looks-to-2024-special-census-population-growth-city-council/71037228007/
Paid articlePaid A custom corn maze has sprouted in Altoona for a fall family festival. What to know:
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Photos: See inside a $1.3 million home in Altoona that offers country living: This Altoona home features more than 6,000 square feet of space plus a plethora of ...
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Bondurant underpass that connects east and west sides open for cyclists, pedestrians
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Panel to study proposal to reject ‘vexatious’ records requests: Board leader says goal is for government openness ‘as the whole’ to be better
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Paid articlePaid Ludington: Watching 'Hoarders' made me wonder, aren't we all with our over consumption?
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/opinion/2023/09/19/hoarders-made-me-think-arent-we-all-with-our-over-consumption-margaret-ludington-altoona/70832062007/
How new Iowa laws will make human trafficking, child sexual exploitation charges stronger
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Paid articlePaid 'Eat… eat… eat…': Iowan wins Key West's Key Lime Pie Eating Championship: Altoona's Joshua Mogel plunged face-first into a 9-inch pie smothered with whipped ...
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Altoona City Council appoints former council member to fill vacant seat: The seat will be up for regular election in November.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2023/07/19/michelle-sloan-appointed-to-fill-vacant-altoona-city-council-seat-elizabeth-burns-thompson/70402267007/
Des Moines suburbs get approval to expand again, including Granger with 500 new acres
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2023/07/14/granger-altoona-ankeny-seek-to-expand-borders-with-new-annexations/70401930007/
Paid articlePaid RAGBRAI route will take riders through Pleasant Hill and Altoona. What to know about the route:
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'Corn'voy of corn statues appearing in Altoona for CORNival after Fourth of July parade
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Altoona restaurant hit with 5 health code violations after food makes 51 at wedding ill
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2023/06/23/fireside-grille-in-altoona-accused-of-making-51-at-iowa-wedding-sick-food-poisoning-symptoms/70347492007/
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Altoona Restaurant: 5 Health Code Violations After Wedding Illness
- An Iowa health inspector found that an Altoona restaurant improperly stored raw meat, resulting in over 50 guests experiencing symptoms of food poisoning after consuming the restaurant's catered food at a wedding.
- Graham-Humphreys discovered Fireside Grille through an advertisement after trying other caterers.
- The food was lukewarm when it was time to eat, according to her.
- She identified 51 individuals who reported falling ill after the wedding.
Get to know Grant Gillon, the Iowan competing on 'MasterChef' with Gordon Ramsay: Grant Gillon, who grew up in Altoona and still lives there, always loved ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/television/2023/05/31/iowa-contestant-competes-on-masterchef-on-wednesday-night/70244365007/
First Avenue in Altoona to be closed for major reconstruction project's final phase
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2023/06/06/first-avenue-altoona-closes-construction-june-12-detours-posted/70291166007/
Altoona City Council member resigns from post: Officials are leaning toward making an appointment to fill the vacant seat given the short amount of time until ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2023/06/06/altoona-city-council-member-elizabeth-burns-thompson-resigns-for-new-job/70291165007/
Meet the two new stores that just opened at the Outlets of Des Moines: Two stores brings footwear and attire to the Outlets of Des Moines. They join nine new ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/retail/2023/05/26/cole-haan-merrell-open-at-the-outlets-of-des-moines-in-altoona/70257899007/
‘I just got tired of it’: Southeast Polk’s Nate Jesuroga explains why he’s done wrestling
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A new log ride, roller coaster anticipated for the opening of Adventureland Park in early May
desmoinesregister.com/story/entertainment/2023/04/07/adventureland-park-previews-new-rides-the-flying-viking-roller-coaster-draken-falls-log-ride-altoona/70081524007/
Corn statues to pop up in Altoona this summer for new CORNival: Anyone can apply to decorate a statue, and the deadline for submissions has been extended to ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2023/03/25/altoonas-summer-cornival-to-feature-20-corn-statues-around-town/70038361007/
Do you remember the April 1973 Iowa blizzard? Over 10 inches of snow, 100s of drivers stranded
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Des Moines man killed on I-80 after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night: A Des Moines man who was hit on Interstate 80 while standing in the center lane died ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/2023/03/20/des-moines-man-perry-dodds-hit-on-interstate-80-near-altoona-died-on-impact/70028013007/
Mitchellville, eyeing growth, wants farmers to annex in to keep Altoona, Bondurant at bay
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/mitchellville/2023/03/21/mitchellville-iowa-eyes-growth-while-buffering-altoona-bondurant-des-moines-suburbs/69991800007/
Southeast Polk's stadium, softball field projects are behind schedule. When they may open:
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/southeast-polk/2023/02/23/when-will-the-southeast-polk-stadium-softball-fields-be-done/69910007007/
20-year-old worker dies at Adventureland Resort in Altoona: Police are not treating the death as suspicious, and the investigation is going.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2023/01/25/20-year-old-contractor-died-at-adventureland-in-altoona/69842072007/
See where Des Moines metro's eastern suburbs of Altoona, Bondurant, Pleasant Hill plan for growth
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2023/02/16/where-altoona-pleasant-hill-bondurant-plan-housing-development-growth/69856787007/
Paid articlePaid See what the Des Moines metro could look like in 20 years: Take a look at a map that shows what the metro looks like now and could look like in the future ...
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20-year-old dies building roller coaster, Iowa reports say. ‘Sweetest guy ever’: Zachary Alesky, 20, died in a workplace accident at Adventureland Park in ...
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Altoona man arrested in Des Moines' first homicide of 2023: Marlin Santana Thomas, 24, faces five counts, including attempted murder, in the shooting death of ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2023/01/03/first-des-moines-homicide-of-2023-results-in-arrest-of-altoona-man-shooting-jaquez-allen-dmpd/69774636007/
Will First Avenue finally be complete? What's happening in Altoona in 2023: A major road project that's four years in the works will finally open in 2023 ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/development/2022/12/30/altoona-development-road-construction-houses-housing-city-2023/69686015007/
Paid articlePaid Despite objection and court challenge, state OKs Altoona annexation for data center
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Altoona's new Texas Roadhouse gets an opening date: The new location is hosting invitation-only events this week to raise money for the American Cancer Society ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2022/12/01/opening-date-announced-for-altoonas-new-texas-roadhouse/69693742007/
Altoona home with one-of-a-kind man cave listed for less than $400,000: This contemporary ranch home with nearly 2,000 square feet of finished space in the ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/life/home-garden/2022/11/28/altoona-home-for-sale-real-estate-entertainment-area-man-cave/69663326007/
Altoona City Council approves annexation to expand to the southeast: Rural property owners across Polk County are getting looped into expansion plans as the ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2022/12/06/plan-expand-altoona-iowa-southeast-development-moves-ahead/69703796007/
City leaders look to revive Altoona's Olde Town as rest of the suburb grows: Once the center of city life, Olde Town is now a sleepy district with a selection of ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2022/11/07/as-altoona-grows-leaders-look-to-revive-historic-downtown-olde-town/69561091007/
Paid articlePaid Why Pleasant Hill Public Library eliminated late fines: The change is meant to encourage people to keep visiting the library and checking out materials.
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/pleasant-hill/2022/11/09/why-pleasant-hill-public-library-dropped-late-fines/69635256007/
Forever 21 opens at Outlets of Des Moines in Altoona: Popular fashion retailer Forever 21 opened its second metro area store in mid-October at Altoona-based ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/retail/2022/10/20/forever-21-opens-second-metro-area-store-at-outlets-of-des-moines/69572346007/
Altoona's Townsend home transformed into new community center, opening Oct. 3: With major renovations nearing completion, the new center will serve as a ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2022/09/29/altoonas-classic-townsend-house-becomes-community-center-seniors/8065015001/
New data center proposed in northwest Altoona as state approves 600-acre annexation plan
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2022/10/17/new-data-center-altoona-iowa-near-sprawling-facebook-meta-site/69569293007/
New home in Altoona’s Spring Creek Ridge North neighborhood listed for $629,000: The house is listed by Pennie Carroll of Pennie Carroll & Associates ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/life/home-garden/2022/09/19/spring-creek-ridge-north-home-for-sale-altoona-iowa-real-estate/10360346002/
Altoona wants to expand its borders to the northwest. What could be built there?: The Altoona City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an annexation plan ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/altoona/2022/09/12/altoona-could-expand-borders-past-facebook-data-center-near-bondurant/7944319001/
Paid articlePaid New therapy centers for children with autism coming to Des Moines metro: Midwest Autism and Therapy Center is an organization that offers specialized ...
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2022/09/15/four-new-des-moines-centers-cater-needs-children-autism/10370698002/
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