City of Altoona

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October 25 - 31, 2025

CITY MEETINGS + COMMUNITY EVENTS

Saturday | October 25

10:00 am - 2:00 pm | National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Sunday | October 26

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Fall Frenzy

Monday | October 27

6:00 pm | Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting

6:30 pm | Food for Thought Book Club

Wednesday | October 29

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

Thursday | October 30

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Guest Author: A Darious Husain

Friday | October 31

9:00 am | Public Library Board Meeting

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Trick-or-Treat

NEWS + INFORMATION

Saturday, October 25: Safely Dispose of Medications & Sharps on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - Eau Claire Health Alliance

Do you have unused or expired medications or sharps at home? Safely dispose of them during the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event. Saturday, October 25, 2025 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Two locations, both with curbside drop-off:

Altoona Police Department
1904 Spooner Avenue, Altoona
Eau Claire County Government Center
in front of the main courthouse entrance
721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire

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IS YOUR ADDRESS CLEARLY DISPLAYED?

Homes and other buildings in Altoona suffered considerable damage because of the hailstorm on May 15, 2025. Since that day, the City has issued 1,100+ building permits for repairs to roofs and siding. One important item missing after the repairs is address numbers. We encourage you to check the front of your home, apartment, or non-residential building. If you find that the address is not displayed so it is visible from the street, please install the numbers as soon as possible.

Address Identification Altoona Municipal Code 8.26

All buildings containing a dwelling unit or units and all non-residential buildings shall have street address identification. Street address identification means the prominent display of the street address in plain Arabic numerals clearly visible from the street.

1 and 2 family homes - Not less than three inches (3") in height
Multi-family and non-residential buildings - Not less than six inches (6") in height

Questions: Please reach out to us at:

cityhall@ci.altoona.wi.us
715-839-6092

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.

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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.