Go RVing This Summer Thanks to Prairie Meadows!
Hit the road this summer! Take a trip with your family or friends in a brand-new RV from Prairie Meadows. You read that right! This April and May, Prairie Meadows…
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…
The Buzz: Spring Break in Altoona
Planning a spring break staycation? Coming into town with friends or family? Have a blast right here in Altoona. Check out our suggestions for events, activities, destinations, and other spring…
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…
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…
It’s Winter Time at Prairie Meadows
It can be hard to get away during the cold Midwest winters. A quick weekend staycation is the perfect solution to help boost your spirits with a change of scenery.…
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.
Vegas Headliner at Prairie Meadows
It’s a Vegas production, right here in central Iowa, where you’ll see some of your most beloved celebrities come back to life and current day musicians share their favorite songs.
Altoona Palooza Makes its Glorious, Muddy Return
After a pandemic-year hiatus, the community festival returns Saturday, August 28th at the Sam Wise Sports Complex. This year’s event features new activities, old favorites—and, of course, the infamous Mud Volleyball Tournament.