Altoona News

President Obama reminded his supporters what he has done, what he will do and why they can't let Gov.

A 4-year-old boy and his father's body were found in an Ankeny apartment this afternoon.

Nationwide Insurance will be hosting their 4th Annual Memorial Day Flag Raising Event.

Altoona police contacted the Iowa and Oklahoma DHS agencies after they received a citizen complaint one May 9 alleging the woman was soliciting truck drivers for sex with her daughter and officers... Air Force One will touch down in Iowa again next week when President Barack Obama makes stops in Newton and Des Moines, a White House staffer said ... (more)

Matt Zmolek has joined Independent Insurance Services in Toledo as an agent. Zmolek, a native of this area, has been in the insurance business in Des Moines for the past 10 years.

Ultimate Mileage Vehicle Top 101. Ottumwa No. 12: 75 laps, 300 mpg 2. Southeast Polk No.

Friday, May 11th The East Sac County Industrial Technology Department took 36 students and 49 projects to the 24th Annual South-East Polk Industrial Technology Exposition in Pleasant Hill, IA.

If you haven't purchased your tickets to attend IDEAg Interconnectivity June 25- 27th at the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, you had better hurry.

A mechanic at an Altoona truck stop has filed a complaint with the city alleging police failed to act in the best interest of a minor whose mother appeared to be offering the girl to truck drivers for sex.

Noventri recently deployed digital signage throughout the Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino Hotel and Conference Center located in Altoona, Iowa.

An Ankeny man convicted of having his wife's lover murdered has been released on bond to await another trial.

Pat Stanley, a bike enthusiast from Altoona, wheels his new specialized road bike out of Rasmussen Bike Shop in West Des Moines this spring.

Date: 9 a.m. to noon June 9 Location: Altoona Public Library patio Guest programming: Metro Waste Authority, Science Center of Iowa and Joyful Hearts music group The Altoona Public Library now offers a new space to read a book, participate in a community program or simply relax and enjoy the breeze.

The city of Altoona responded to a civil lawsuit last month, denying the majority of the claims filed against the city by Altoona residents and business owners Aaron and Heather Bucklin.

Javier Santos of Q3 Contracting works on a sidewalk ramp at the intersection of Eighth Street and Venbury Drive in Altoona.