City of Altoona

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August 23 - 29, 2025

Version Two - adding Parks and Rec Committee and Library Board Meetings to Schedule

CITY MEETINGS + COMMUNITY EVENTS

Saturday | August 23

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Board Game Day at The Yard

Sunday | August 24

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Music at The Yard | Biff Malibu & The Surf Dogs

6:30 pm | Ski Sprites Water Ski Show

Monday | August 25

6:00 pm | Park and Recreation Committee

6:30 pm | Kickin' it Country Summer Concert | Crimson Theory

Wednesday | August 27

12:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Green Waste Disposal + Metal Recycling Facility OPEN

1:00 pm | Library Board

6:00 pm | 2025 Back to School Ice Cream Social

6:30 pm | Rock'n on the River Summer Concert | The Thundermen

6:30 pm | Ski Sprites Water Ski Show

Thursday | August 28

4:30 pm | Budget Committee Meeting

6:00 pm | City Council Meeting

NEWS + INFORMATION

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2025 BACK TO SCHOOL ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Mark you calendars! The 2025 Back to School Ice Cream Social hosted by Altoona Police Department, Altoona, WI Fire Department & Altoona Parks and Recreation is only 2.5 weeks away!! Hope to see you on Wednesday, August 27 from 6-8pm in River Prairie Park.

Downtown Traffic Pattern Changes Coming Soon

⚠️ Downtown Altoona drivers, take note! Beginning Wednesday, August 27 at 10:00 a.m., new traffic patterns will take effect as part of the City’s efforts to improve safety, reduce speeding, and add parking downtown. 🚗➡️ Spooner Avenue will become a one-way from 1st Street West around the corner on Division Street to Lynn Avenue, and turning north onto Division from Lynn will no longer be allowed. ➡️ 1st Street East will also shift to a one-way, allowing exits only from The Yard parking lot. 🛑 Plus, a new four-way stop is coming to Lynn Avenue and Division Street. Extra signage and barricades will help drivers adjust, and the City will continue monitoring for safety and effectiveness while adding more parking downtown. Thank you for your patience as we work together to make Altoona’s downtown safer and more accessible for everyone!

Rock'n on the River Summer Concert Series

Hundreds of people head to River Prairie to rock out every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm during the summer at the Oakleaf Surgical Amphitheater. Not only is there rockin' live music, there are also plenty of food trucks to enjoy and good times to be had. If you like Rock'n on the River, check out the other concert series at River Prairie - Kickin' it Country on Monday nights!

It's true. There's no place like home.

If your home was built before 1984, there's a good chance it may need repairs. That's why Wisconsin's governing body has committed $50 million to help revive our communities.

With the More Like Home Repair and Renew Loan, homeowners will get the repairs needed to renew their living spaces for years to come. Here, our support is more than just monetary--it's a commitment to helping your house feel more like home.

What repairs qualify? Repairing or replacing key structural areas

Roof
Windows
Exterior doors
Heating, electrical, or plumbing systems

Eligibility Quiz

Is your home located in Wisconsin?
Is the home at least 40 years old?
Is your home a single-family residence, manufactured, condo, or 2-unit?
Is the home your primary residence?

If you answered yes to the questions above, you may qualify for a More Like Home Loan!

Visit WHEDA Repair & Renew Loan website for more information >>

Storm Damage and Building Permits

Our region experienced a significant storm on May 15, 2025. It caused substantial property damage resulting in a need for property owners to make repairs. In Altoona, a building permit is required to re-roof and/or re-side your home or business. The benefits of obtaining a building permit are:

Safety
Compliance
Property Value
Project Review and Inspections
Future Sale

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

SEASON

Typically from mid-April to the second week of November

dependent upon weather

HOURS

Wednesdays | 12:30 pm - 3 pm

Third Saturday of each month | 10 am - 2 pm

LOCATION

800 block of Garfield Avenue

north side of the road

This service is FREE and is available to Altoona residents only.

Eau Claire Health Alliance

Eau Claire Health Alliance has compiled resources based on our health priorities, some are created by our coalition and others are from trusted sources.

Alcohol Tips for Reducing Risky Drinking
Cannabis Awareness & Prevention Toolkit
Eau Claire County Sharps Disposal Community Drop Box Locations
Opioids Fact Sheets
Prescription Drug Misuse & Safe Medication Disposal Locations
Tobacco Cessation/Quit Resources

CITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Assistant Fire Chief

The City of Altoona, WI, population 9,627, invites applications from highly qualified fire professionals to join and lead the Altoona, WI Fire Department. This opportunity is a full-time supervisory position and assists the Fire Chief and Deputy Chief.

Annual salary: $63,203.14 - $81,261.18 + excellent benefits

To learn more about this position, please visit the City of Altoona’s website at https://www.ci.altoona.wi.us/careers.phtml