Fall Fun at Prairie Meadows
Crisp leaves, pumpkin spice, early sunsets, and dewy mornings – fall is back! While some can’t help but countdown to the arrival of it all, others dread the forced embrace.…
Summer Roundup at Prairie Meadows
September is all about change. Summer ends, school begins, football season kicks off, and cooler days prepare us for fall. One thing that you can be certain of, amongst the…
Sam’s Bar & Grill, a beloved “hidden gem” hangout
“Off the Menu” is an Altoona restaurant feature sponsored by Elder Corporation. “Look beyond what you can see” doesn’t just apply to Timon in Lion King 1½ (a grossly underrated…
Outlets of Des Moines Announces Opening of Bizzy’s Boutique
Locally Owned Women’s, Children’s, and Baby Retailer Expands into New Location at Outlets of Des Moines Outlets of Des Moines has announced the opening of Bizzy’s Boutique, specializing in women’s,…
Try Your Luck at Prairie Meadows
When March arrives, excitement ensues with the coming of spring weather. While the warmth will be celebrated soon, get out of the house and come out to Prairie Meadows Racetrack…
Valentine’s Day in Altoona, Iowa: Your Guide for Food, Activities, Gifts, & More!
Valentine’s Day plan-making can be difficult, especially if you’re in a last-minute hurry to line something up! Don’t worry, we’re here to help you sort through your options. Whether you’re…
Free Yourself of Mealtime Rut
Feeling in a rut with your choices of dinner and lunch lately? When winter is here, it can be easy to fall into the same routine of ordering takeout from…
Winning Resolutions for 2022
It’s that time of year again where your annual resolutions have begun. As we take in the first few weeks of the New Year, we see resolutions happening all around us.
4 Rockin’ NYE Celebrations in Altoona
From literal party animals to epic, long-haired journeys into the 80’s space-time continuum, we’re counting down the best ways to ring/rock in the new year in Altoona! 1: Break out…
For Iowa sports fans, Hawk Heaven Tavern is a slice of paradise.
As a wise co-star once told Kevin Costner, “If you build it, they will come.” With 18 TVs, loads of memorabilia, and bartenders who are also serious fans, Altoona’s Hawk Heaven Tavern lives up to its name, drawing Iowa sports fans of all denominations.
