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Voters to choose city council person in run-off election on Dec. 5
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Reminders: Snow shoveling and snow removal resident responsibilities
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Altoona Fire and Police searching for flag burning suspect
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Altoona named Technology Community of the Year by the Technology Association of Iowa
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Altoona City Hall and Library Closures for Thanksgiving Day
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Christmas in Olde Town Transforms Altoona into a Winter Wonderland
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DART Paratransit’s Bus Plus Service Changes & Training Events
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Construction beginning Oct 23 on Hubbell Ave/Hwy 6
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Transformer on the move will block traffic on 1st Ave N, NE 62nd Ave and 25th St NW Sunday, Nov. 5
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Beggars' Night Trick or Treating - Monday, Oct. 30
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Portion of 25th Ave SW and 4th St SW closed beginning Sept. 25
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Altoona conducting special census in summer 2025
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8th Ave SE closure begins Thursday, August 10
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Michelle Sloan appointed to Altoona City Council
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Utility Billing red tag fees increasing effective July 10
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Elizabeth Burns-Thompson resigns from City Council
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1st Avenue closed for construction beginning June 12
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Summer Project Season
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Yard Waste Season Begins April 3
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Spring Clean-Up and Tire Drop-Off
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Residential Tree Sale
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Snow Ordinance in Effect
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The Landfill Lowdown
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No Change to Waste Collection Schedule
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Iowa Wild Ice Rink Filled and Beginning to Freeze
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City of Altoona Hires HR Director
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Altoona Christmas Tree Officially Lit
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Now Seeking Board Applicants
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Altoona is located in Polk County, Iowa about five miles from Des Moines. Altoona houses approximately 20,000 residents and is one of the lowest city tax rates in the metro area. We offer many large city amenities but with small town quality and convenience. Altoona hosts beautiful recreational trails, parks, an abundance of shopping and restaurant opportunities, and our entertainment is renown. Welcome!
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