The City of Altoona and the community of Ironwood are proud to have The Highgates Group select it as as the development site for new luxury residences in the heart of Altoona. The new development, The Residences at Ironwood, will feature 48 units in two buildings and will complement the existing Ironwood Cottages. Located just 15 miles east of Des Moines, this vibrant new community featuring spacious suites is sure to bring an exciting residential opportunity to the young and young at heart. Continue reading…
City of Altoona & Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for new City Hall location
The City of Altoona, in partnership with the Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce, Christensen Development, Ryan Companies US, Inc., & Design Alliance, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Altoona City Hall and Police Department facilities located at 900 Venbury Dr., Altoona, Iowa on Tuesday, September 4th at 5:00pm. Continue reading…
July 2018 Building Permit Report
In July the City of Altoona issued 10 commercial and 19 residential building permits representing over 550,000 square-feet of new or improved space and over $38 million invested. Continue reading…
June 2018 Building Permit Report
In June the City of Altoona issued 7 commercial and 15 residential building permits representing over 40,000 square-feet of new or improved space and over $6 million invested. Continue reading…
Why is Facebook Investing in Altoona? Why Now?
With more than a quarter of the world’s population logged onto Facebook, the social media giant needed the right location for its massively important (and just ‘massive’) new data centers.
May 2018 Building Permit Report
In May the City of Altoona issued 4 commercial and 21 residential building permits representing over 37,000 square-feet of new or improved space and over $5 million invested. Continue reading…
Featured Property: Corner Market
April 2018 Building Permit Report
In April, the City of Altoona issued 11 commercial and 19 residential building permits representing over 50,000 square-feet of new or improved space and over $5 million invested. Continue reading…
Des Moines metro region is No. 4 on best place to live list
The Des Moines metro region has been named by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Best Places to Live”. Rising seven spots in just two years, Des Moines is now listed as the fourth best place to live. Continue reading…
Outlets of Des Moines Announce Four Store Openings in April and May
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 9, 2018) – Outlets of Des Moines, an open-air lifestyle destination in Altoona, Iowa, and the region’s first outlet center is pleased to announce the openings of four national retailers. American Eagle and Christopher & Banks will open in April, Michael Kors Outlet and Lucky Brand to follow in May. Continue reading…