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Prime Restaurant Space Available in Altoona’s Entertainment Epicenter

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There are four restaurant pads available for sale or lease by Iowa Realty Commercial, situated at Adventure Village along I-80 and Adventureland Drive.

Ranging in size from 1.05-1.58 acres, these prime lots are in close proximity to Adventureland, Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, and Bass Pro Shops. Combined, this area attracts 4 million visitors each year. Continue reading…

Enabling Garden Opens Children’s Area With Assistance From Facebook

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Tucked away near the Altoona Hy-Vee and just off the Vern Willey II Bike Trail, the Enabling Garden is a two-plus acre oasis built and maintained by an ambitious group of volunteers. Located at 1050 1st Avenue South in Altoona, the mission of the Enabling Garden is to demonstrate ways that gardens can be developed and adapted to accommodate people of all ages and abilities where they experience the beauty of nature and the joy of gardening. Continue reading…

Facebook Data Center Awards Grants to Local Non-Profit Organizations

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Earlier this year, the Facebook Altoona Data Center wrapped up a successful Community Action Grant Program. As a result of this program, the Data Center awarded grants totaling $103,000 to 25 local non-profit organizations that implemented programs and projects that put the power of technology to use for community benefit, connecting people online or off, improving education, and promoting local economic development. Continue reading…

Altoona chosen for premier ‘Shoppes’

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Premier real-estate developer New England Development is bringing an open-air center—showcasing the nation’s finest retailers—to Altoona. As Iowa’s rising star, Altoona is the hottest choice for major developers shopping the greater Des Moines area.

The Shoppes at Prairie Crossing is a 148-acre development that will feature a powerhouse combination of shopping and dining, with potential for residential additions. The all-around entertainment experience is the latest development in Altoona’s trend of attracting big moves. And it’s yet another reason that Altoona is happening now. Continue reading…

Facebook opens third cutting-edge Altoona facility

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There’s yet another reason to ‘like’ Altoona, now that Facebook has opened its third data center in our city. With state-of-the-art systems and revolutionary design, this center’s the biggest and best of the three, adding to Altoona’s growing profile of forward-thinking companies. The software giant’s big move is the latest example of how Altoona’s building what’s next. Our business community is growing, and it’s happening now. Continue reading…