Since moving to Altoona in 1992, Steve and Ann Moyna have done as much to grow the community and bring its residents together as anyone—volunteering with numerous local organizations, taking on leadership roles, building bridges between various local groups, and helping organize Altoona Palooza.
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Altoona Plans to Build a Literal Bridge to Opportunity for Industrial Businesses. But First…
Just beyond Mud Creek, near the eastern border of Altoona, lies a plot of land that checks all the boxes for industrial development.
July 2021 Building Permit Report
In July 2021, the City of Altoona issued 4 commercial and 16 residential building permits representing over 173,504 square feet of new or improved space and over $19.7 million invested.
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What is Economic Development, and How Does it Happen?
Have you ever stood in the middle of a good community, looked around at all the successful businesses and people, and asked yourself, How did all this HAPPEN?
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In Altoona, What’s “Olde” is New
As the Altoona community begins to restore and revitalize Olde Town, businesses and developers are taking a fresh look at the downtown district.
The Benefits of Living in Iowa
Are you planning on relocating to Iowa? You’re not alone. Many families and professionals are moving to the Hawkeye State, attracted by its low cost of living, high quality of life, and abundant opportunities.
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June 2021 Building Permit Report
In June 2021, the City of Altoona issued 12 commercial and 16 residential building permits representing over 321,690 square feet of new or improved space and over $62.9 million invested.
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People of Altoona: Take a Walk in Peggy’s Shoes
Peggy Doane has walked around the world, literally.
As a member of the international walking association Volkssport and Iowa’s Walking Club, Peggy has walked through the cities, towns and countryside of Eastern and Western Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and Iceland. And yet, even after all that traveling, one of Peggy’s favorite walking destinations in the whole world is right here in her own backyard.
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Nature next door: This Altoona neighborhood is home to a brand-new park
Residents of an Altoona neighborhood are saying ‘hello’ to a new next-door neighbor: an expansive, beautiful park.
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When COVID hit, this new Altoona business sprang into action to support the community.
Rick and Stephanie Troncin were still catching their breath after opening their new business—Fully Promoted Altoona—when the pandemic hit, forcing many of their customers to temporarily shut down and pumping the brakes on their fledgling franchise.
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