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.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at a beloved Altoona steakhouse.
There’s something magical about the moment when the waiter arrives at your table with a sizzling steak cooked just right and a perfectly concocted martini.
From rock concerts to fireworks: Here’s what’s happening July 4th weekend in Altoona
Altoona has always been known to throw an unequivocally rockin’ July 4th weekend, with outdoor concerts, festivals, horseracing, free family-friendly fun, a ton of awesome restaurants and bars, shopping, roller coasters, and not one but TWO nights of fireworks.
Doing the Dew? Stay in Altoona!
On May 20th-23rd, the world’s best skateboarders will roll, flip, grind, switch, slide and ollie their way into Des Moines, along with thousands of spectators, for Dew Tour 2021. If you plan on heading to Des Moines, you’ll need to find a place to stay—and you’ll want to hurry. Hotel rooms are going faster than Tony Hawk on a halfpipe. Fortunately for you, we already found the best place to stay in the Des Moines area: Altoona!
Fireside Grille Serves Comfort Food with a Side of Creativity
Experimental, charming, delicious and just a little off-beat. Fireside is, without a doubt, one of those quintessentially “Altoona” places that you have to hit the next time you’re in town. Click here to find out why!