Are you planning on relocating to Iowa? You’re not alone. Many families and professionals are moving to the Hawkeye State, attracted by its low cost of living, high quality of life, and abundant opportunities.
Continue reading…June 2021 Building Permit Report
In June 2021, the City of Altoona issued 12 commercial and 16 residential building permits representing over 321,690 square feet of new or improved space and over $62.9 million invested.
Continue reading…People of Altoona: Take a Walk in Peggy’s Shoes
Peggy Doane has walked around the world, literally.
As a member of the international walking association Volkssport and Iowa’s Walking Club, Peggy has walked through the cities, towns and countryside of Eastern and Western Europe, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and Iceland. And yet, even after all that traveling, one of Peggy’s favorite walking destinations in the whole world is right here in her own backyard.
Continue reading…Nature next door: This Altoona neighborhood is home to a brand-new park
Residents of an Altoona neighborhood are saying ‘hello’ to a new next-door neighbor: an expansive, beautiful park.
Continue reading…When COVID hit, this new Altoona business sprang into action to support the community.
Rick and Stephanie Troncin were still catching their breath after opening their new business—Fully Promoted Altoona—when the pandemic hit, forcing many of their customers to temporarily shut down and pumping the brakes on their fledgling franchise.
Continue reading…How to find commercial properties to lease
Finding commercial real estate for lease can be a daunting task. Depending on the state of the market, there may be plenty of real estate space available, but finding a commercial property that checks off every item on your list can be a challenge.
Continue reading…May 2021 Building Permit Report
In May 2021, the City of Altoona issued 4 commercial and 14 residential building permits representing over 35,776 square feet of new or improved space and over $5.3 million invested.
Continue reading…What are the types of commercial buildings?
There are many different types of commercial buildings, each offering its own features and benefits. And when looking for a commercial property or commercial real estate for sale in Iowa, it’s important to understand the different sectors that make up the commercial real estate market. This will help you narrow down the search and find a space that suits the individual needs of your business or client.
Continue reading…A local baseball coach & business owner swings for the fences
Luke Peterson is always telling his little leaguers to keep their eye on the ball. He should know. While he worked as a ‘captive’ agent in the insurance business for twelve years—meaning that he worked for a single provider—he always had his sights set on going independent.
In 2019, Luke took a swing, founding his own independent company, Luke Peterson Insurance, in Altoona.
As his business and the community around him continue to grow, it seems that he’s hit a home run.
Continue reading…April 2021 Building Permit Report
In April 2021, the City of Altoona issued 5 commercial and 29 residential building permits representing over 722,022 square feet of new or improved space and over $94.1 million invested.
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