On the Iowan frontier springs forth a new metropolis of innovation. Cutting-edge companies like Facebook and Lightedge are choosing Altoona to build their data centers, and together with them we’re building a better tomorrow. Continue reading…
Outlets of Des Moines cites pluses of Altoona location
Originally published by: Jonathan Krueger | The Des Moines Register
On Thursday the Altoona Chamber of Commerce got the inside scoop on the Outlets of Des Moines, which will open in October in the city’s northwest area — including plans to promote its Altoona location, despite its Des Moines name. Continue reading…
May 2017 Building Permits Report
In May 2017, the City of Altoona issued 16 commercial and 11 residential building permits representing over 23,000 square-feet of new or improved space and over $14 million invested. Continue reading…
It’s Facebook-Official: The Tech Giant is Building a 4th Altoona Data Center
By Brice Towns, site manager, Altoona data center
Used with permission from the Altoona Data Center Facebook page.
Used with permission from the Altoona Data Center Facebook page.
We’re breaking new ground – again – at the Altoona data center. Today, we’re announcing work has begun on our fourth building at our 400-acre site.
April 2017 Building Permits Report
In April 2017, the City of Altoona issued 18 commercial and 12 residential building permits representing over 50,000 square-feet of new or improved space and over $6 million invested. Continue reading…
Fairfield Inn & Suites Hotel to Open Monday
The 107-room hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Altoona, Iowa is scheduled to open this Monday, April 24, 2017 with its smart, inventive public space and guest room design, and its bright and inviting decor. Located at 460 Bass Pro Drive NW, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Heart of America Group of Moline, Illinois. Continue reading…
March 2017 Building Permits Report
In March 2017, the City of Altoona issued 12 commercial and 20 residential building permits representing over 86,000 square-feet of new or improved space and over $8,000,000 invested. Continue reading…
Driving Business Forward
Major logistics and advanced manufacturing companies are driving forward without ever looking back. It’s happening right now in the City of Altoona. #AltoonaNow
February 2017 Building Permits Report
In February 2017, the City of Altoona issued 12 commercial and 3 residential building permits representing over 6,000 square-feet of new or improved space and over $700,000 invested. Continue reading…
Winds of Change
Established infrastructure. Local clean power. Development-ready land. They’re just a few reasons cutting-edge, environmentally-conscious businesses are embracing Iowa’s Rising Star. #AltoonaNow