City of Altoona, Iowa - Government

06/18/2026

Altoona Councilman Josh Dunwoody was honored by city leaders after returning from deployment with the Iowa National Guard. FULL STORY⬇️

06/17/2026

Take control of your digital life with this interactive, skills-based workshop on staying safer online! We’ll go over what personal information about you is already available online, steps you can take to reduce or obscure your digital footprint, and what to do in a digital emergency. Register at https://loom.ly/pjuoE-E.

06/17/2026

STOP! You have the right to FREEZE!🍦

Altoona (Iowa) Police Officers are on the lookout for safe riders!

Wear a properly fit helmet. Practice bicycle safety. Get a TICKET for a FREE ice cream cone!

Thank you Sugar Shack Diner and Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Altoona, IA for sponsoring this safety outreach!

06/17/2026

ALTOONA ROAD WORK

Beginning on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, road work involving the north lane on 6th Street NW (west of 5th Avenue NW) will begin.

On Friday, June 19, 2026, road work will begin on the south lane of 4th Street NW (between 1st Avenue North and 5th Avenue NW).

Once the original road projects are completed, next week city crews will be working on the opposite sides of each roadway. Both road construction projects will reduce the roadways to one lane.

Please use caution and be mindful when traveling through these construction zones in an effort to help keep our city street crews safe.

06/17/2026

The countdown is on! 🎉 We can't wait to celebrate Altoona's biggest Independence Day yet — America turns 250 this year, and we're marking it with a parade, ice cream, inflatables, a foam party, splash pad fun, and more at Haines Park!

Mark your calendars: Saturday, July 4th

🎈 Parade: 10:00 AM (Venbury Drive → Haines Park)

🍦 Park Festivities: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Grab your family, friends, and neighbors — let's make this one to remember!

06/16/2026

At last night's City Council meeting, Councilman Josh Dunwoody was welcomed back by the Mayor, City Council, City staff, and members of the community following his deployment with the Iowa National Guard.
We are incredibly proud of his service and grateful for his safe return.
As a gesture of appreciation for the community's support, Councilman Dunwoody presented a flag to the Mayor. The flag flew over the base in Iraq where he and other Iowa service members were stationed.

06/16/2026