by Bill | Oct 26, 2021 | Historic Landmark
A reminder of what our community can build when we’re united… One day, back in 2001, Doug Teuber was driving through Altoona when he hit the brakes. There, resting in someone’s front yard like a sleeping giant, was a stone weighing approximately 16 tons. Just...
by Bill | Oct 26, 2021 | Historic Landmark
Dig into Altoona’s little-known history as a coal camp… Since being incorporated as a city in 1876, Altoona has worn many hats: as a rail depot, a carriage route, a farming community, a slice of small-town Americana, and a destination for fun and adventure. But...
by Bill | Oct 26, 2021 | Historic Landmark
History takes flight with this authentic Vietnam-era fighter plane… Reading about history is one thing. But when you get out and experience it yourself – when you catch a glimpse of its true scale and scope – the past has a way of coming to life. Head to the...
by Bill | Oct 26, 2021 | Story
Twisted metal, shattered wood, and circus tickets blowing in the breeze… On the afternoon of August 29th, 1877, thousands descended on Altoona to see the aftermath of that morning’s train wreck. Word had traveled lightning-fast across the Des Moines Metro;...