In October, the City of Altoona issued 13 commercial and 27 residential building permits representing over 58,142 square feet of new or improved space and over $7.4 million invested.
September 2020 Building Permit Report
In September, the City of Altoona issued 7 commercial and 27 residential building permits representing over 136,537 square feet of new or improved space and over $17.8 million invested. Continue reading…
City of Altoona will Meet to Discuss Master Plan for Community
Altoona City leaders and Chamber members will meet for a luncheon October 21, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Claxon’s Smokehouse & Grill to hear from Altoona’s City Administrator, Jeff Mark. Attendees will learn more about how the community is working toward our Master Plan.
MEET THE ALTOONA BUSINESS WITH 3 GENERATIONS WORKING ON 1 JOB SITE
You’ll find many family-owned businesses in Altoona, Iowa. But few can claim to have three generations working on the same project.
9-17-20 Updates: 8th St SW Phase 1 Roadway Improvements
8th St SW Phase 1 Roadway Improvements Are Underway
“We’re in the Business of Supporting Business”: 50 Years of the Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce
As the Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years of service, we take a closer look at how the Chamber has helped create a business-friendly climate in Altoona.
Facebook Donates $350,000 to Newly Created East Polk County Relief Fund to Combat the Impact of COVID-19
Press Release
ALTOONA, IA (May 18, 2020)
The East Polk Innovation Collaborative (EPIC), Facebook, and other local partners have moved quickly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to establish the East Polk County Relief Fund to provide direct economic relief to East Polk County small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and residents who are being impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak.
Altoona Excavation Company Digs in to Help the Community
Feature from Elder Corporation in Altoona, Iowa
The recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many industries in the Altoona area, but few have been hit harder than foodservice.
Amazon Chooses East Polk County for First Iowa Fulfillment Center
Altoona’s community is growing in data, retail, logistics, advanced manufacturing, entertainment and more. Joining us in the growth of East Polk County is our neighbors in Bondurant, Iowa.
On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans to open its first fulfillment center in the state of Iowa. The 645,000 square-foot fulfillment center will bring 1,000 new full-time jobs to the region.