In June 2022, the City of Altoona issued 11 commercial and 30 residential building permits representing over 450,212 square feet of new or improved space and over $41 million invested.


Hubbell Avenue & 34th Avenue Development Opportunity
32 Acres in the Heart of Altoona’s Entertainment Scene
Located near I-80, between Hubbell Ave and 34th Ave SW, sits 32 acres of land that’s perfect for commercial or multi-family residential development.
The property (divided into multiple parcels) is in the heart of Altoona’s fast-growing entertainment scene. It’s right across the street from Adventureland Resort, with Prairie Meadows, Bass Pro Shops, the Outlets of Des Moines, and other popular destinations close by. Continue reading…

Featured Properties: I-80 Business Park & Altus Commerce Center
55 Acres of Strategically Located, Development-Ready Industrial Land
Located just a few minutes north of I-80, and right off NE Hubbell Ave in Altoona, the I-80 Business Park is ripe with industrial development opportunities. Continue reading…

Business Opportunities in Altoona, Iowa
If you’re seeking out an expanding business opportunity in Iowa, you’ll want to look into the prosperous city of Altoona. Why? Well, as a leader in Iowa economic development—and with a booming local economy and business-friendly climate—Altoona is a hotbed for growth.

May 2022 Building Permit Report
In May 2022, the City of Altoona issued 8 commercial and 8 residential building permits representing over 39,967 square feet of new or improved space and over $27 million invested.

Sarah Kavalier Found Her Spot in Altoona. Now, She’s Helping Others Do the Same
As Director of Professional Development at Coldwell Banker Mid-America, Sarah Kavalier is in the business of helping people find a home.
But even outside of work, Sarah continues to help people find their spot in Altoona.

Key Things to Know About Commercial Real Estate
Owning commercial real estate comes with many benefits such as passive income, capital appreciation, cash flow opportunities, and tax advantages—just to name a few.
This is especially true for Iowans. Our state (the City of Altoona, in particular) is ripe with these opportunities.
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Meet the Altoona Resident Who’s Nourishing Eastern Polk County’s Underserved Youth
MEET MAGGIE CRABB, PRESIDENT OF SWERVE OUTREACH
Maggie Crabb lives in Altoona, on the road she grew up on, with her husband Chad, children Campbell and Jack, dog Buster, and her cat, Mabel.
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April 2022 Building Permit Report
In April 2022, the City of Altoona issued 7 commercial and 10 residential building permits representing over 40,686 square feet of new or improved space and over $5 million invested.
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Why Altoona, Iowa is An Ideal Data Center Location
The unsung heroes of the business world are huge buildings filled with computers, also known as data centers.
A lot of people may not know what data centers are, but they certainly notice when they malfunction. Ever had your server crash at work? Not a very pleasant experience.
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