Burger Shed, a casual restaurant that serves up specialty burgers, handcrafted shakes, and an extra helping of attitude, is developer Heart of America’s latest Altoona creation.

October 2019 Building Permit Report
In October, the City of Altoona issued 9 commercial and 11 residential building permits representing over 948,543 square-feet of new or improved space and $107,738,276 invested. Continue reading…
As Altoona Iowa grows, Altoona Campus keeps us healthy
What is Altoona Campus?
Altoona Campus is a large fitness facility in Altoona. It serves many generations of people in our community, from commuters and young professionals to retirees and families.

September 2019 Building Permit Report
In September, the City of Altoona issued 11 commercial and 17 residential building permits representing over 74,378 square-feet of new or improved space and $9,816,774 invested. Continue reading…

August 2019 Building Permit Report
In August, the City of Altoona issued 9 commercial and 12 residential building permits representing over 611,692 square-feet of new or improved space and $46,378,226 invested. Continue reading…

July 2019 Building Permit Report
In July, the City of Altoona issued 12 commercial and 16 residential building permits representing over 49,292 square-feet of new or improved space and $18,302,906 invested. Continue reading…
Cox Design is laser-focused on their future in Altoona
The work being done at Cox Design & Metal Fabrication, a longtime Altoona business located on 1st Avenue, is all about science, art and engineering. But it looks like magic.

June 2019 Building Permit Report
In June, the City of Altoona issued 14 commercial and 27 residential building permits representing over 122,400 square-feet of new or improved space and $16,195,581 invested. Continue reading…

May 2019 Building Permit Report
In May, the City of Altoona issued 8 commercial and 23 residential building permits representing over 67,000 square-feet of new or improved space and $44,128,845 invested. Continue reading…

As trade programs grow nationwide, Carpenters Union Local 106 finds a new home in Altoona
ALTOONA, IA – Driving along I-80, it’s easy to see why Carpenters Union Local 106 chose Altoona as the site of their new, state-of-the-art Training Center. Continue reading…