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You're invited to Altoona Fire Department's Open House
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City Elections held Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023
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No recreational activities at pond located near 33rd Court SW due to mower fire
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Portion of 25th Ave SW and 4th St SW closed beginning Sept. 25
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Altoona conducting special census in summer 2025
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Expect Delays on 34th Ave NW Thursday, Aug. 24
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8th Ave SE closure begins Thursday, August 10
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Michelle Sloan appointed to Altoona City Council
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Utility Billing red tag fees increasing effective July 10
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Elizabeth Burns-Thompson resigns from City Council
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1st Avenue closed for construction beginning June 12
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Summer Project Season
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Yard Waste Season Begins April 3
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Altoona Celebrates Historic Agricultural Milestone with CORNival
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Cornival
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Spring Clean-Up and Tire Drop-Off
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Residential Tree Sale
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Snow Ordinance in Effect
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The Landfill Lowdown
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No Change to Waste Collection Schedule
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Iowa Wild Ice Rink Filled and Beginning to Freeze
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City of Altoona Hires HR Director
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Altoona Christmas Tree Officially Lit
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Now Seeking Board Applicants
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Altoona is located in Polk County, Iowa about five miles from Des Moines. Altoona houses approximately 20,000 residents and is one of the lowest city tax rates in the metro area. We offer many large city amenities but with small town quality and convenience. Altoona hosts beautiful recreational trails, parks, an abundance of shopping and restaurant opportunities, and our entertainment is renown. Welcome!
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