Give Life 5k

The Give Life 5K honors those who have given the gift of life, celebrates the lives of organ and tissue recipients, and recognizes those who continue to wait for a…

STEMS Flower Bar Happy Hour

Stephanie Groom, the owner of STEMS flower shop in Altoona, is partnering with Heather Sievers for Iowa House, to offer a fun Happy Hour event with a flower arranging class…

The Buzz: Spring Break in Altoona

Would you look at the time, spring break is happening right about…now! And Altoona is THE place to spend it. As one of Iowa’s top tourism destinations, we’ve got a…

Free, Family-Friendly Fun @ Prairie Meadows!

Looking for some outdoor entertainment that’s free and family-friendly? Prairie Meadows has just what you’re looking for: Live horseracing! (Cue the William Tell Overture). Every Friday through Monday, Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel features FREE live racing.

Altoona Weekend Roundup: Aug. 21-23

Give it a few weeks, and we’ll be breaking out the flannel and earmuffs, clutching our pumpkin spice lattes around the fire and streaming The Nightmare Before Christmas on repeat. In the meantime, we have to soak up every minute of summer.