Come to a city with a healthy attitude—Altoona!

The city of Altoona is located directly off Interstate 80 and the Highway 65 bypass. With only a 15 minute drive to downtown Des Moines and easy access to the rest of the metro area, Altoona offers a wide variety of benefits for both large and small businesses.

Altoona has a contagious community pride among residents. There is a small town feel with locally-owned coffee shops and music in the parks. Altoona is a vibrant city with over 200 acres of recreational space. Residents enjoy the aquatic center, skate park, library, enabling garden, memorials and numerous water features throughout the community.

Altoona is in the Southeast Polk Community School District. Southeast Polk applies the most recent technologies to teach youth. Altoona's vibrant community is dedicated to growth through education, business, cultural and recreational opportunities. Altoona provides a strong foundation from which to build a bright future.

Altoona has an extensive trail system, which exists within the city. The trails also connect to nearby communities and other trails in several counties.

Altoona is known as the "entertainment" center for Central Iowa with Adventureland Theme Park and Hotel, Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino and Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World. Altoona is also one of the top shopping destinations in the Des Moines Metro Area. Together these attractions draw millions of people each year.

For more information on living and working in Altoona, visit the City of Altoona's website.

Altoona Links

Southeast Polk Community School District

City of Altoona

Altoona Parks

Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce

Nearby Attractions

Prairie Meadows

Altoona Area Public Library

Bass Pro Shops