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TEMPORARY Traffic Flow Disruption | 10th St W

Thursday, July 11 through Friday, July 19

Notice of Temporary Traffic Flow Disruption

10th St W from US HWY 12 north to Spooner Ave

July 11 Temporary lane closures to mill existing street surface.
Traffic from US HWY 12 should utilize 3rd St E to access downtown Altoona.

July 15 - 19 Traffic will be redirected temporarily for the application of two layers of micro surface of 10th St W.

Need more information? Please contact Christien Huppert, City Engineer at christienh@ci.altoona.wi.us. Thank you!

Kickin' it Country Summer Concert Series

Monday, July 15 through Monday, August 26

River Prairie Park

All of you country music lovin' folks will love Monday nights at 6:30 pm in River Prairie! Live country music artists, food trucks, art vendors and more come to the park every single week. Grab your lawn chairs, your coolers and all your buddies for a darn good time. If you like Kickin' It Country, check out Rock'n on the River in River Prairie on Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM!

The 2024 Lineup!

July 15: Half Shebang
July 22: North of Dixie
July 29: Hillbilly Fever
August 5: Bonifide
August 12: The Jerry Schmitt Band
August 19: Eclectic Barn Boys
August 26: 3 Beers Down

Reminder: Smoking is prohibited in the concert area beginning at 5:30 pm until the event's conclusion. Click here for more information >>

Brush Site Open

Wednesday, July 17 through Wednesday, November 13

The City of Altoona Brush and Yard Waste Disposal Site is open from mid-April to the second week of November (dependent upon weather) on:

Weekly
Wednesday 12:30 pm - 3 pm

Monthly
3rd Saturday 10 am - 2 pm
July 20
August 17
September 21
October 19

View list of acceptable materials and policy >>

Rock'n on the River Summer Concert Series

Wednesday, July 17 through Wednesday, August 28

River Prairie Park

Hundreds of people head to River Prairie to rock out every Wednesday night at 6:30 pm during the summer at the OakLeaf Surgical Hospital Amphitheater at River Prairie. 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!

The 2024 Lineup!

July 17: 40 Fingers
July 24: Crystal and the Commotion
July 31: Sage
August 7: 2nd Time Around
August 14: City Lights
August 21: Ember
August 28: The Thundermen

Reminder: Smoking is prohibited in the concert area beginning at 5:30 pm until the event's conclusion. Click here for more information >>

River Prairie Movie Night | Encanto

Friday, July 19 from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM

River Prairie Park

Get ready for a summer of cinematic magic under the stars! Join us at River Prairie for movies in the park, proudly sponsored by the Pablo Center at the Confluence. Bring your family, friends, and a cozy blanket for an unforgettable evening of free outdoor movies.

Time: Movie starts at dusk (around 9PM)
Location: River Prairie Park, Altoona, WI
Admission: FREE

For more information, please visit River Prairie Movie Night Facebook page >>

Schedule of Absentee Voting by Special Voting Deputies | 2024 Partisan Primary Election

Tuesday, July 23 through Monday, August 5

Special Voting Deputies appointed by the City of Altoona will be administering absentee voting for the residents of the facilities listed below. Any qualified elector who is unable or unwilling to appear at the polling place on Election Day may request to vote an absentee ballot. The elector must also be registered in order to receive an absentee ballot. Family members of residents may be present at the time of voting.

Oakwood Villa | 2512 New Pine Drive

  • Tuesday | July 23 | 9:00 am
  • Tuesday | July 30 | 9:00 am

Care Partners | 887 Briar Lane

  • Tuesday | July 23 | 1:00 pm
  • Tuesday | July 30 | 1:00 pm

Care Partners 51 | 893 Briar Lane

  • Tuesday | July 23 | 1:00 pm
  • Tuesday | July 30 | 1:00 pm

Prairie Pointe | 286 N Willson Drive

  • Wednesday | July 31 | 9:30 am
  • Monday | August 5 | 9:30 am

River Pines | 206 N Willson Drive

  • Wednesday | July 31 | 9:30 am
  • Monday | August 5 | 9:30 am

The Classic | 2455 Sawgrass Place

  • Wednesday | July 24 | 1:00 pm
  • Wednesday | July 31 | 1:00 pm

Oak Gardens | 342 Twin Oak Drive

  • Thursday | July 25 | 9:30 am
  • Thursday | August 1 | 9:30 am

Online Viewing of the Assessment Roll

Friday, August 2 through Wednesday, September 4

Online viewing of the Assessment Roll is available starting August 2, 2024 after which time there will email reviews available from when property owners receive their notice until the 15 days before the Board of Review. To view the online assessment roll, please visit http://accurateassessor.com/roll-books/ and click on ALTOONA.

Notice of the Board of Review >>

2024 PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION

Tuesday, August 13 from 7 AM to 8 PM

River Prairie Center, 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona, WI

Primary held in even-numbered years on the second Tuesday in August, to nominate candidates to be voted for at the General Election, and to determine which candidates for state offices other than district attorney may participate in the Wisconsin election campaign fund. State Statute 5.02(12s)

The City of Altoona utilizes Badger Books (aka e-poll books). The Badger Books replace the paper poll books used previously. To learn more about Badger Books, please click here >>

In-Person Viewing of the Assessment Roll

Wednesday, August 14 through Thursday, August 15

Community Room, Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI

In-person viewing (aka "Open Book"), will take place in the Community Room at Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Avenue, Altoona, WI on:

  • Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
  • Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Notice of the Board of Review >>

River Prairie Movie Night | How to Train Your Dragon The Hidden World

Friday, August 23 from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM

River Prairie Park

Get ready for a summer of cinematic magic under the stars! Join us at River Prairie for movies in the park, proudly sponsored by the Pablo Center at the Confluence. Bring your family, friends, and a cozy blanket for an unforgettable evening of free outdoor movies.

Time: Movie starts at dusk (around 9PM)
Location: River Prairie Park, Altoona, WI
Admission: FREE

For more information, please visit the River Prairie Movie Night Facebook page >>

City Offices Closed

Monday, September 2

2024 GENERAL ELECTION

Tuesday, November 5 from 7 AM to 8 PM

River Prairie Center, 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona, WI

Election held in even-numbered years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November to elect United States senators, representatives to congress, presidential electors, state senators, representatives to the assembly, district attorneys, state officers other than the state superintendent and judicial officers, and county officers other than supervisors and county executives. State Statute 5.02(5)

The City of Altoona utilizes Bader Books (ake e-poll books). The Badger Books replace the paper poll books used previously. To learn more about Badger Books, please click here >>

City Offices Closed

Thursday, November 28 through Friday, November 29

City Offices Closed

Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 25

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Community Room

Reserve the community room for your next meeting or event! The room is available for use to the general public and is located at City Hall, 1303 Lynn Avenue.

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Community Events

Looking for something to do? Altoona is part of the greater Eau Claire area, which provides ample opportunities for family fun!

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