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1500 8th Street S.W. | Altoona, IA 50009 | (515) 967-0788

www.altoonacampus.com

Dive Right In!

Altoona Campus App AAvailable for download On both Apple and Android phones and tablets.

Season Passes are available online

Altoona Aquatics Park | 1200 Venbury Drive 515-967-6988

Kids Klub programs are a convenient, economical way to enhance your children’s education and ease the stress of your mornings and afternoons.

For more information call 515-967-5078, or visit www.altoonacampus.com.

Look for the Kids Klub link.

From our MAYOR to you

“The Altoona Chamber of Commerce and its large membership works to enhance the business community’s relationship with Altoona’s citizens.”

As the City of Altoona continues to grow, it becomes an even better place to call home, if that’s possible.

The City has an extensive trail system, and we have recreation and sport facilities that include baseball, softball and soccer fields. We have a first class public library.

Altoona’s city council, staff, the many business owners, Southeast Polk school system and many services clubs are dedicated to making Altoona a great home. All of these organizations provide an opportunity for citizens to become involved with their community. Lions, Kiwanis, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts all allow for community involvement and the opportunity to develop friendship with our neighbors.

The Altoona Chamber of Commerce and its large membership works to enhance the business community’s relationship with Altoona’s citizens.

Commercial development continues to grow at a steady pace with the completion of Building #3 at Facebook, three new hotels and Unity Point’s addition of an urgent care facility. The Outlets of Des Moines are under construction

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and when open will offer up to 75 business establishments.

This offers real excitement when you like to shop.

Altoona’s entertainment venues offer activities for all age groups. Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino provides for year round entertainment as does the Bass Pro Shop which is worth a trip in itself. Adventureland Hotel, Amusement and Water Park provides outstanding quality summertime fun for the family. All of these plus quality restaurants and shopping provide for a great place to vacation or live.

Take a drive around Altoona and see for yourself all that we have to offer. Quality, affordable homes are available and new homes continue to be built throughout the year.

Altoona is a great place to visit and a great place to call home.

JM Skip Conkling Mayor

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The grown prince and princess were happy that their parents were part of a vibrant adult community on the east side of Des Moines, on a campus that has been home to generation after generation of senior adults. The king and queen finally had time to enjoy their family, their friends and each other.

And they all lived happily ever after.

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The Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Guide is mailed to residents and businesses of Altoona, Bondurant, Mitchellville, Pleasant Hill and Runnells. Copies are available online at altoonaherald.com, altoonachamber.org, or in print at the Altoona Chamber of Commerce, 119 2nd St. SE, Altoona, IA 50009.

Photos used courtesy of Kelly Kesling, Kesling Photography and the Herald-Index

MAYOR’S L ET T E R

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TOURISM

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WELCOME TO A LTO O N A N U M B E R S TO KNOW

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HOUSING G R OW T H

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CHAMBER PRESIDENT’S L ET T E R

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ALTOONA’S 15 0 T H

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BUSINESS I N D E X

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ALTOONA AREA YO U N G P R O F E S S I O N A LS

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ANNUAL CHAMBER EVENTS

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE:

All reasonable care has been executed to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this directory. The Altoona Herald and the Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce acknowledge that printed material is subject to error and do not warrant or guarantee the information contained herein. The Altoona Area Business and Community guide is a joint project of The Altoona Herald and the Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce. For advertising information contact The Altoona Herald: Phone, 699-7000. These materials are the joint property of the Altoona Herald and the Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce and are not to be used without written permission of both entities.

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WELCOME TO ALTOONA

CITY HALL

407 Eighth St. SE, Altoona, Iowa 50009 | 515-967-5136 MAYOR | Skip Conkling

NUMBERS TO KNOW

ALTOONA COUNCIL MEMBERS:

SOUTHEAST POLK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Kyle Mertz – 954-8470 Dean O’Connor – 967-3895 Michelle Sloan – 967-1570 Jeremy Boka – 965-0951 Vern Willey II – 313-3307 City council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Additional meetings are scheduled as necessary.

DISTRICT OFFICE | 8379 NE University Ave. Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 – 967-4294 registration@southeastpolk.org Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Dirk Halupnik | Dirk.Halupnik@Southeastpolk.org | 515-967-3405

ALTOONA CITY DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS: CITY ADMINISTRATOR | Jeff Mark –  967-5136 POLICE CHIEF | Greg Stallman – 967-5132 CITY CLERK | Randy Pierce – 967-5136 FIRE CHIEF | Jerry Whetstone –  967-2216 LIBRARY DIRECTOR | Kim Kietzman – 967-3881 WATER BILLING QUESTIONS | Matt Kray – 967-5136 PLANING AND ZONING | John Shaw – 967-5136 CITY ENGINEER | Jon Hanson – 967-5136 BUILDING OFFICIAL | Mike Pardekooper –  967-5138 PUBLIC WORKS | Scott Atzen – 967-5136 STREET DEPARTMENT | Robert Taylor – 967-2734 PARKS DEPARTMENT | Tim Van Wyk – 967-5203 PUBLIC UTILITIES | Jim Utter – 967-5136

SCHOOL BOARD (School board members will be elected in September.

This listing may change) Chad Johnson, President – 681-9704 | Chad.Johnson@southeastpolk.org Joanne Moeller, Vice President – 967-6650 | Joanne.Moeller@Southeastpolk.org Gary Fischer – 957-0549 | Gary.Fischer@Southeastpolk.org Brett Handy – 979-0048 | Brett.Handy@Southeastpolk.org Tom Naeve – 967-3129 | Tom.Naeve@Southeastpolk.org Bill Puffett – 967-7426 | William.Puffett@Southeastpolk.org Lori Slings – 975-8240 | Lori.Slings@Southeastpolk.org The Southeast Polk Community School District Board of Education meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Central Education Office.

OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES: POLK COUNTY SUPERVISOR | Steve Van Oort – 515-286-3120 STATE REPRESENTATIVE | Zach Nunn – 515-519-2246 STATE SENATOR | Chaz Allen – 641-521-6297

UTILITIES: CITY OF ALTOONA (Garbage/Water/Sewer/Recycling and Storm Sewer Services) – 515-967-5136 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY – 515-252-6760 CENTURYLINK (Phone, Internet DirecTV) | 1-866-642-0444 MEDIACOM CABLE (Cable, Internet, Phone) – 1-800-479-2082 WASTE MANAGEMENT (Garbage, Recycling, Yard Waste) – 515-244-7336

OTHER SERVICES: US POST OFFICE (Stamps, Mailing Only) – 967-5374 US POST OFFICE, PLEASANT HILL (Cluster Box Keys, etc) 299-9275 ALTOONA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – 967-3366 ALTOONA CAMPUS (Community Recreation and Fitness) 967-0788 ALTOONA AQUATIC PARK – 967-6988 (from May - August) DART 515-283-8100

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515-242-2426 • amj@brownwinick.com www.brownwinick.com

• General Practice • Banking • Construction Law • Litigation/Trial Law • Real Estate

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A Letter from our CHAMBER PRESIDENT Last year was an amazing year for Altoona and 2017 is looking even more incredible!

Companies continue to flock to our town and our businesses are expanding at an impressive rate. Over 138 new building and expansion permits were issued last year with a value of $70 million. We have seen over 200 hundred homes and apartments built to accommodate a 20% population increase since 2010. As Altoona gets one year closer to celebrating its 150th birthday it is remarkable to see how far we’ve come.

This business & community guide will show you the abundant resources and amenities available to our community.

Altoona offers several retail stores and restaurants exclusive to our city. This year, tourism will again be one of the biggest draws to our community. We have a wide array of restaurants and hotels for our visitors when they go to places such as Adventureland Amusement Park

and Adventure Bay, Bass Pro Shop, and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Of course, the biggest news this year is the opening of Outlets of Des Moines in October with 24 stores that are brand new to Iowa. The mall will continue to grow over time and promises to bring well over 1,000 jobs to our community.

“Last year was an amazing year for Altoona and 2017 is looking even more incredible!”

2017 offers many community events, including the Chamber Golf Outing, Wine and Craft Beer Fest in our beautiful Enabling Garden, Taste of Altoona, Nippy Hippie Charity 5K, Music on the Plaza and the Jungle Ball Sand Volleyball Tournament. Anyone is welcome to attend these events and see just how special our community is!

For any entrepreneurs or corporations looking to start a business, Altoona is the place to be. Please visit us at www.altoonachamber.org and experience “Altoona Now”.

Altoona in 2017 will be “Rising to New Heights.”

Matt Haberman, Jimmy Johns Chamber President

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PRESIDENT Matt Haberman

Jimmy John’s mhab95@gmail.com 301 Center Place SW Altoona, IA 50009 967-6464/FAX 967-7717

PRESIDENT-ELECT Luke Sibley Edward Jones

SECRETARY Desirae Sanford

Financial Advisor luke.sibley@edwardjones.com 1003 8th Street SW, Ste. I Altoona, IA 5000 967-5356

Altoona Auto Body desirae@altoonaautobody.com 501 1st Ave. N Altoona, IA 967-4441/FAX 967-4081

PAST PRESIDENT Brett McAllister

Fireside Grille abmcallister@yahoo.com 523 8th Street SE Altoona, IA 50009 967-8122

ALTOONA AREA Dr. Angie Atzen The Iowa Clinic

drwhetro@msn.com 160 Adventureland Dr. Altoona, IA 50009 875-9020

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Peggy Harmeyer

ReMax Real Estate Group peggy@peggyharmeyer.com 932 Shadyview Boulevard Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 208-8132

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Jaqueline Clair

Sam’s Club jaclair.s06979.us @samsclub.com 4625 SE Delaware Ave. Ankeny, IA 50021 559-1747

Angela Vandehaar

Prairie Meadows angela.vandehaar@ prairiemeadows.com 1 Prairie Meadows Dr. Altoona, Iowa 50009 967-1000

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Steve Olsen

21st Century Rehab solsen57@gmail.com 612 8th Street SW Altoona, IA 50009 967-4124 Photos By Isenberger Photography

Melissa Horton EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Altoona Area Chamber melissahorton@ altoonachamber.org 967-3366

Julie Dawson EVENT COORDINATOR Altoona Area Chamber Julie@altoonachamber.org 967-3366

Troy Schneider

The Schneider Group troys@majestictruck.com 967-5356

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Altoona Adventureland Drive 2215 Adventureland Drive 967-0380

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WHO We ARE

The Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based organization supported by the business community and managed by a 12 member, volunteer Board of Directors that is elected by the Chamber’s membership.

As a non-profit organization, the Chamber speaks for the business and professional community and acts through the board and its staff. Our most significant resources are the time, skills and financial support of our members and the skill sets and expertise of our staff. Our mission is to “provide opportunity and encourage growth” for our members and for our community.

AS A MEMBER, WE ARE YOUR RESOURCE CENTER

• We promote your business through our website, social media outlets and referrals.

• We provide valuable design services for your special event or business meeting flyers.

• We provide networking opportunities where true business-to- business relationships are built.

• We connect you to other leaders in the region with our affiliation to the Greater Des Moines Partnership and the Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau Greater Des Moines Partnership • We provide opportunities to socialize and do The Greater Des Moines business in a casual manner with our signature Convention & Visitor’s Bureau events. Each event is growing and bringing more East Polk Innovation Collaborative and more people face to face with our business City of Altoona membership.

ICCE; CITR • We provide professional development through Business 101 classes, Membership Luncheons and topic specific programming that connect you with area experts.

Web site — Altoonachamber.org • We support our businesses by marketing and Facebook — @altoonachamber promoting them in various trade magazines, Twitter — @Altoona_Chamber our local Business/Community Guide, local Through our channels, we provide information maps (both hard copy and electronic), tourism on a number of community/school events and publications and planner’s guides. chamber events, member news and updates and links to our partners that have timely news and information about the metro as a whole. WE connect YOU!

PARTNERS

CONNECT

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GOLD MEMBERS Adventureland of America, Inc.

Hy-Vee Food Store

Altoona Living Magazine

Legacy Bank

Bank Iowa

Prairie Meadows

SILVER MEMBERS

City of Altoona

Walmart Supercenter

Great Western Bank

Ziegler, Inc.

Edward Jones Investments/ Adam Kline, Luke Sibley, Lori Baldwin

Community Choice Credit Union Community State Bank Deery Bros.

Chevrolet, Inc. Dealership Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, DART

IN MEMORIAM

Skinner Law Office, PC

Altoona Herald – Mitchellville Index

Century 21 Signature Real Estate

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery

Sam’s Club

Bass Pro Shops

Des Moines Radio Group

Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Neumann Brothers, Inc. Outlets of Des Moines

Jim and Helen Blaney Lois Skinner Herb Phillips Bob Stuart Diana Ewing Gordon Gill Kay Alcantar Phyllis Murphy Marti Klne Susan and Gene Lutz Steve Greenfield

Bankers Trust Company

Access Systems

Facebook Fareway Stores, Inc.

Security Industry Specialists, Inc.

Gilcrest Jewett Lumber Co.

Shive-Hattery, Inc.

Helena Industries, Inc.

Snyder & Associates

Iowa Realty

Timmins, Jacobsen & Strawhacker, LLP, CPA’s

Jethro’s BBQ and Jake’s Smokehouse Steaks Kaplan University Luther Care Services

LIFETIME AWARDS MEMBERS

Turner Construction US Bank

Virginia Anderson-Tesdell Doug and Norma Teuber Ed Skinner

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Scott Henry Kale Kuhns Margareet Ludington Mary Voss Randy Monk

• Knowledgeable Staff • Hand-made Pet beds & Mats made in Des Moines, IA • Quality Pet Food for all Pet-Types • Great Toy Selection • Reward Program • Grooming Supplies & Much, much more!

Family Owned

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ALTOONA AREA

Young Professionals AAYP is 146 members strong and represents a group of young adults between the ages of 21-40 focusing on professional development, volunteerism, and civic and social engagement with a goal of creating well rounded individuals who champion Altoona and Eastern Polk County.

2017 brings several opportunities for AAYP to volunteer their time and talents! AAYP hosted their first annual Volunteer Fair in March and have plans to “clean up” the Civic Plaza waterway in May. Giving back is on the agenda for this group and they hope to bring you along with them.

Being a member of AAYP provides opportunities to network, grow your social and professional group and to give back to your community – all at the same time!

If you’re interested in becoming a member, contact Julie Dawson at julie@altoonachamber.org.

Being a member of AAYP provides opportunities to network, grow your social and professional group and to give back to your community – all at the same time!

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Annual CHAMBER EVENTS

The Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce is about much more than building camaraderie among local businesses.

It’s about building a community.

The Chamber hosts a number of events throughout the year to help create that sense of community. These events often support area non-profits. They usually bring together business owners, residents, and visitors from other cities. They always provide a fun time to relax and make the most of your life in Altoona.

THE NIPPY HIPPIE 5K Channel your inner hippie with this nippy 5K run every November. You can run or you can walk, the only rule is you have to have fun! This charity event is a great chance to dig out your bell bottoms, put on your tie dye, groom your stache and do some good.

A portion of the proceeds from this event goes to a local non-profit. So when the weather goes cool, it’s time to start looking for information on this hot Chamber event.

AWARDS DINNER Members of the Altoona business community come together to celebrate the successes of the year, and the people who made them happen. A great chance to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones and celebrate the year before, and the year ahead.

THE WINE AND CRAFT BEER FEST Kick off the summer season with Altoona’s Wine and Craft Beer Fest. An assortment of some of the best wineries and breweries from around Iowa will be pouring their wares during this event at the Altoona Enabling Garden. There’s wine, beer, food, music, and wine, and beer. And did we mention wine and beer?

WOMEN OF VISION Women of Vision is an annual series of luncheons and programs designed to inspire, motivate, encourage & support women in our business community. Collectively we can make a difference and we invite you to join us as we learn more about each other, our community and the spirit of leadership.

TASTE OF ALTOONA Just thinking about it will make your tummy rumble. Every year, the Chamber’s businesses band together with great food ideas and put on a spread for anyone who wants to eat. And that’s everyone, isn’t it?

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SCHOOLS OUR DISTRICT

With four elementary schools located within the city boundaries of Altoona, residents provide great support to the Southeast Polk Community School District. We have more than 6,800 students enrolled as of the 2016-2017 school year, claiming the place as the state’s 13th largest district. With a rich agricultural education program, Project Lead the Way course offerings, countless activities and more, we aim to enrich the lives of our students and community.

Located in the geographic center of the district, the central education campus consists of the high school, junior high, sixth grade building, district office, transportation facility and building and grounds department. The district’s curriculum department is housed in the Teaching and Learning Resource Center and is located just northeast of the central education campus. Eight elementary schools are situated around the district’s perimeter. Four of those elementary schools — Altoona, Centennial, Clay and Willowbrook — are within the Altoona city limits. Delaware, Four Mile, Mitchellville and Runnells Elementary Schools are located nearby.

The district’s mission, “to engage all students in learning a challenging curriculum delivered through quality instruction,” is focused on student achievement in all content areas. At Southeast Polk, we evaluate and work to improve our educational program. The district has adopted the Iowa Core, which provides academic expectations for all of Iowa’s K-12 students. At Southeast Polk, we strive to provide a safe and secure learning environment while working to engage all students in learning a challenging curriculum delivered through quality instruction. This includes a focus on the Iowa Core along with the 4 C’s of critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity necessary to prepare students for success in the 21st century.

OUR MISSION

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OUR SCHOOLS cont’d WE LEARN BY DOING, WE SUCCEED BY TRYING, WE WIN BY TEAMWORK

The District creates curriculum and learning opportunities centered on the latest trends and theory in education. We set high standards of academic achievement and offer unique educational opportunities. Our instructors are engaged in professional development and leadership seminars to continually sharpen skills Technology advancements enhance the learning environment for our students and offer educational opportunities that were not previously possible. These resources and tools include laptop computers, mobile devices, collaborative tools and more. Our schools take advantage of these emerging technologies to transform teaching and learning in the classroom.

We are also proud to offer our students the benefits of the Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) System. The TLC System empowers teachers to serve as leaders, work with their principals to improve schools, facilitate To learn more about the district and its students, professional learning and more.

At Southeast Polk Community School Visit our website southeastpolk.org District, we put students first. Our focus Like us on Facebook facebook.com/SEPSchools is on teaching and learning and we will continue to improve upon programs that Follow us on Twitter @SEPSchools support our students and prepare them for Find us on Instagram instagram.com/sepschools success in college, career and civic life.

VISIT US

SOUTHEASTPOLK.ORG OUR MISSION

Engage all students in learning a challenging curriculum delivered through quality instruction.

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2015 & 2016 TOP WORKPLACE AWARD BY THE DES MOINES REGISTER

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ALTOONA ELEMENTARY 301 6th Street SW Altoona, IA 50009 515.967.3771

Steve Stotts Grades 1 - 5 • Enrollment 381

CLAY ELEMENTARY 3200 1st Ave S Altoona, IA 50009 515.967.4198

Lea Morris Grades 1-5 • Enrollment 585

FOUR MILE ELEMENTARY 670 DE 68th Street Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 515.265.1972

Randy Mohning Grades 1-5 • Enrollment 451

SPRING CREEK

8031 NE University Ave Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 515.967.5533

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Altoona has long been home to a variety of local merchants, but in recent years that assortment has grown exponentially.

From the charming brick facades of Olde Town to the strip malls along Eighth Street, First Avenue and 56th Street/34th Avenue, that house everything from grocery stores to banks to big box retailers, you’ve long been able to find everything you need right here in Altoona.

And beginning in October, you’ll be able to find everything you want, as well.

The new Outlets of Des Moines is scheduled to open Oct. 20 in the Shoppes at Prairie Crossing. This new twist on outlet malls will feature a prairie-themed design and 70 retailers providing wares that you now have to drive to West Des Moines or Williamsburg to find.

“Because of its location it will be much Barelli said developers are focusing on more of an everyday shopping option,” fashion oriented, categories like footwear, said Mike Barelli, vice president for New England Development, which is accessories, men’s and women’s clothing, developing the mall. “The retailers will no children’s clothing, home goods and doubt be outlet retailers, but it will draw fragrances. local people. Because of its location it will definitely be more convenient. It will be someplace local shoppers can shop a couple of times a month.”

Barelli said developers are focusing on fashion oriented, categories like footwear, accessories, men’s and women’s clothing, children’s clothing, home goods and fragrances.

The mall will just be the most recent addition to a retail community that encompasses four distinct areas.

Altoona has become a regional destination for eastern Polk County. The city ranks second among 21 peer cities (including West Des Moines) in per capita sales dollars. Regional and statewide facilities such as Prairie Meadows, Adventureland Parks and Bass Pro Shops, as well as big box retails like Walmart, Target, Menards and Lowe’s add to our locally owned retail shops and service centers, making Altoona a shopping destination for many east of the river and beyond.

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Under CONSTRUCTION City manager Jeff Mark can pinpoint the day his job “When I first got to town, we overlaid Valley West Mall, changed. Almost 20 years ago, he went to a ribbon cutting Merle Hay Mall and Southridge Mall on that property, and for a portion of the still uncompleted Hwy. 5 bypass near there were still acres available,” said Mark.

Carlisle, where highways 5 and 65 meet.

That’s good, he said, because even with an outlet mall “When I got back to my office, my job had completely expected to feature 70 different retail and dining options, changed from a small-town city administrator to an Altoona residents still want more. economic development director,” he recalled. “The One thing he and city planner Chad Quick would like to beltway changed everything for Altoona.” see is more jobs.

The city already had key assets, “We don’t have a major he added. Prairie Meadows and employment center here in In 2016, the city issued Adventureland were in town, and Altoona,” said Quick. “We building permits for doing well. But while the city don’t have the Wells Fargos, had lots of things to do for fun, a corporate headquarters. But more than 640,000 former city administrator Tom eventually, we’ll become more of square feet of new or Hadden quickly pointed out to an employment center.”

Mark that “you couldn’t buy a pair improved commercial More workers in town during of underwear” in the city. and industrial property. the day would make it easier to “We were probably the only town attract restaurants that can feed that threw a parade when Walmart that workforce during the day, and came to town,” said Mark. For entertain residents at night. many small towns, Walmart can be the kiss of death for For now, businesses that moved to Altoona are continuing local businesses. For Altoona, it was the opening of a to grow in Altoona. spigot that soon led to a Target, a Lowe’s and a Menards.

“Commercial is driving what’s going on in Altoona,” said The floodgates are still open.

Mark. While those additions help drive growth, both he In 2016, the city issued building permits for more than and Quick say entertainment is what draws the headlines, 640,000 square feet of new or improved commercial and and the visitors. They’re pretty happy with that. industrial property. More construction will come to the “We’re quite comfortable with being the entertainment land around the Heart of America development along the capital of Central Iowa,” says Mark. “Maybe the whole bypass and the interstate on the northwest edge of town. state.”

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TOURISM

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Adventureland Amusement Park and Adventure Bay Waterpark contain more than 100 rides, shows and attractions, including some of the country’s most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests, including great water rides, as well as a full complement of children’s rides spread throughout the park.

CINEMARK MOVIE THEATRE It’s hard to imagine a better place to see a movie than your own home.

Until you visit Cinemark Movie Theatre in Altoona.

You can choose among 12 theatres, and settle into your own electric-powered leather lounge chair, complete with leg rests that raise, backs that recline, and amped-up surround sound. Food choices include the traditional theatre treats of popcorn, candy and soda, but takes it to a whole new level with options like Edy’s ice cream, Starbucks coffee drinks, craft beer, wine and frozen margaritas.

There is no better place to see a movie.

JOLLY HOLIDAY LIGHTS Jolly Holiday Lights made the move from Waterwork Parks in Des Moines to Adventureland Campground in Altoona in 2016, and they said the move was all they could have hoped for.

More than 35,000 cars wound their way through the set-up of festive holiday scenes during the event’s first year in Altoona, helping to raise more than $350,000 for the non-profit Make-aWish Foundation. The event will be in Altoona through at least 2026.

The location right off the interstate helped draw new customers to the event, said organizers, with cars coming not just outside of Altoona, but outside of Polk County and even Iowa.

The event is held annually beginning on Thanksgiving weekend and continuing through the New Year.

PRAIRIE MEADOWS With more than 1,500 slot machines, gaming tables and live thoroughbred, quarter horse and harness horse racing April through October, Prairie Meadows is clearly home to the best in adult entertainment.

But it offers much more, with great concerts, local jazz and rock groups performing in the Finish Line Show Lounge, and delicious dining options at three restaurants and quick hit dining at Quick Bits throughout the facility, Prairie Meadows is clearly at the heart of fun in Altoona and beyond.

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SHOPPES AT PRAIRIE CROSSING The Shoppes at Prairie Crossing is already home to one of the biggest retail attractions in Central Iowa — Bass Pro Shops, but soon, it will have company. The 300,000-square-foot Outlets of Des Moines is slated to open Oct. 20, with 70 retailers many of whom are new to Iowa, or new to the outlet mall scene.

Both the architecture of the center, and the experience, will be that of an open air retail center.

Nine separate buildings will hold stores, all linked by a pedestrian concourse with green spaces and plantings, all influenced by the prairie style.

Some national and local restaurants, mostly fast casual dining, will be included in the mall, both in a food court arrangement, and spread throughout the mail.

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Housing

GROWTH It’s easy to decide to live in Altoona, said city manager Jeff Mark.

“It’s a 20-minute drive to downtown, and the sun is over your shoulder both directions,” he said.

So it’s not surprising that more and more people are making that decision.

Altoona is now home to 17,500 people, a 20 percent increase over 2010. City officials say that eventually they expect that number to grow to close to 20,000 by the next census in 2020.

But they expect it to grow one step at a time.

The city added 327 new residential units in 2016, including 130 single family homes, and another 17 multi-family dwellings for a total of 327 units of residential living.

City manager Jeff Mark and city planner Chad Quick say that’s a comfortable level of growth.

“We’re very happy with 130,” said Mark. “We know we can handle more, but we’re not sure we want to get back to like 2003 or 2004, when we had 380-some residential permits a year.”

Mark and Quick say Altoona’s residential growth is on track to reach more than 30,000 by the year 2035.

“That’s not necessarily our goal,” Mark added. “Our success isn’t determined by how fast our residential population grows. We’re happy to have the slow residential growth, but it certainly isn’t what drives what’s going on in Altoona.”

But while the city may not be working toward growing the population to 30,000 by 2035, officials are working to manage city resources to serve the population as it arrives. They say the shift is due to a population shift that is happening across the state.

“You look, the state population has not grown in the last 100 years,” said Mark. “We’ve been 3 million forever.”

Mark and Quick say But the farm population is shifting, with 500-acre farms Altoona’s residential that once required four or five family members to run, now morphing into 2,500-acre farms that one person can handle. growth is on track to Many people leave the smaller rural communities, go to reach more than 30,000 college, and then look for a job.

“The Des Moines metro area, the Cedar Rapids/Coralville/ by the year 2035.

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Iowa City corridor, that’s where the jobs are,” said Mark.

And the surrounding communities, like Altoona, Pleasant Hill, Bondurant and others, are where the homes are.

Even more are coming.

When the WRA built the Mud Creek sanitary sewer line east of Altoona to serve both the city and Bondurant, it opened up 10 square miles for development in Altoona.

“We have to do extensive planning now,” said Mark.

“Not just is the sanitary sewer there, but the county road system is, every square mile is looped with paved road.

So all that area is highly developable.”

Eventually, planners see residential neighborhoods moving into the area with pockets of businesses like grocery stores, banks and dry cleaners. But there are challenges to putting houses on the land. Some properties would have to be annexed and Mark says “that’s not going to be an easy hurdle to clear.”

That’s okay. Quick says the challenges may help hold residential growth to a level the current city staff can handle.

“Residentially, we’ve got quite a few subdivisions that have already begun development, where they’re already selling lots,” said Mark. Most residential growth will happen on the south side of Altoona, he said, with subdivisions that feature access to trails and to water features.

“All that land on the south side of Altoona is flat,” he explained. When it rains, the water just sits.

“I’ve got an old aerial of Altoona from 20 years ago and you can just see where all the wet spots are out in the

Most residential growth will happen on the south side of Altoona, he said, with subdivisions that feature access to trails and to water features. farm fields,” Mark said.

That doesn’t work in residential neighborhoods, so the city and developers have to provide a place for the water to go.

For Altoona, ponds have been and will continue to be, the answer.

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size. Eventually, it will be home to one of the city’s premiere regional parks. That’s a good public-private partnership, said Mark.

“It ends up working out great for the development,” said Mark.

“The lots that sell the fastest are the ones that back up to the water features and/or have trail access. Spring Creek will have both.”

In addition to single family homes, though, the city also issued permits for 17 multi-family residential buildings. Apartments are badly needed in the city, both to attract young, single residents, but also for seniors who want to give up the yardwork, but continue to live in Altoona, said Mark.

Seniors have a variety of options in Altoona, said Mark, ranging from Prairie Vista Village, a dedicated senior living community that just added 12 new apartments, to apartment communities that cater to their needs.

Quick says that while the community could use “another” community like Prairie Vista Village, and has visited with some developers about similar projects, no one has pulled the trigger yet.

They are getting developers to pull the trigger on apartments, which are needed to house young professionals who work in surrounding areas.

Some of those young professionals are drawn by the easy access to downtown, combined with the appeal of a growing entertainment community, fueled now by Prairie Meadows and Adventureland, and soon, by the Outlet Mall of Des Moines.

More restaurants, bars and eventually, jobs, will increase the attraction even more, said Mark.

But still others grew up in the area say they plan to stay.

After raising four kids in Altoona, Mark said he’s surprised how many of his kids’ classmates are determined to stay close to home. Drawn by the same things that attract their peers from other areas, those former SEP students also have a loyalty to their school, and to the east side of Des Moines where they grew up.

“This is where they’re going to live the rest of their lives,” he said. “They’ve decided that.”

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While many of Altoona’s landmarks are relatively new, the city itself is one of the old-timers among Polk County communities.

Of the 17 cities in central Iowa, Altoona is among the oldest, said Tim Burget, president of the Altoona Historical Society. While Urbandale is marking 100 years and Clive just 60, Altoona will note its 150th in July of 2018.

And while the birthday itself is more than a year away, organizers have been planning what they hope will be the biggest celebration in the city, for far longer.

Planning for the event started last year and is rapidly picking up steam, said Alex Payne, co-chair of the 150th celebration. The theme for the event, Rising to New Heights, pays tribute to the name of the community itself — Altoona, which was adapted from altus, which referred to Altoona’s perch as the highest point on the Des Moines Valley Railroad, which ran from Keokuk to Des Moines and led to the train seen in the logo.

Of the 17 cities in central Iowa, Altoona is among the oldest, said Tim Burget, president of the Altoona Historical Society.

While Urbandale is marking 100 years and Clive just 60, Altoona will note its 150th in July of 2018.

The event logo also refers to the community’s past, present, and future, including the horse for Prairie Meadows, the jet that stands at Sam Wise Park, and the roller coaster from Adventureland. But some references are more subtle, said Payne.

The roller coaster is actually the Tornado, the first major roller coaster at Adventureland, The Tornado will celebrate its 40th anniversary at the same time as the community marks its 150th. The background of the logo is a rising sun, which references Altoona’s rise in Polk County in recent years. The biker pedaling along below the roller coaster pays tribute to Altoona’s role as a RAGBRAI host, as well

as the city’s 108 miles of biking and walking trails.

The biker is giving a thumbs-up, paying tribute to Facebook’s move into the community and the data driven future many see for the city.

The celebration weekend will be July 26-July 29, 2018, said Burget. There will be a variety of venues and dances and a parade, which will go down 8th Street, the central street in the city. The planning committee also will play up major historical achievements in Altoona, which is the home of the first multi-color printing press and the first acre of commercially grown seed corn.

Burget said that while people may be surprised by the city’s history, that’s part of the point. One hundred years ago, he pointed out the city had just 1,600 residents. Today, it is pushing 16,000.

With so many new residents in the city, Burget said recognizing the city’s past is even more important.

“The way to get a sense of community,” he said, “is to teach people what has gone over the years.”

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RECREATION With more than 17,500 people living in Altoona, there are likely more than 17,500 ways that people like to have fun. Some Altoona organizations provide lots of opportunities to get outside, or inside; to get active, or sit still; to contemplate nature, or avoid it.

Here are just a few of things you can do right here in Altoona.

THE CAMPUS

When Beth Van Ryswyk says the Altoona Campus serves “multigenerations” — she means it.

“We have members who are six weeks old and come to the nursery to a person who is 97 and comes in and walks around the track,” said Van Ryswyk, the marketing and membership director at the facility.

In addition to providing fitness options for more than 9,500 members, The Campus and its staff also run a district wide before- and after-school child care program, oversee city programs like bam-bam baseball and youth basketball and flag football, provide a men’s basketball league and offer nutrition services for those who are interested.

And it’s a fitness facility.

For some people, that’s all it is.

“We have a lot of people who just want to come in and do their workout,” said Bruce Mason, executive director.

“They put their earphones on and they don’t want anyone to talk to them.”

Another large group, though, comes to The Campus to meet friends almost as much as they do to exercise.

“We can tell as you go around The Campus, this is really where people get friends,” said Van Ryswyk. “People may be new to the community, but they find social groups here and you really see that develop.”

People can sign up for personal or group training, for exercise classes from beat boxing to kettlebell conditioning or staying fit for life. Aquatic programs run the gamut from water babies to water aerobics.

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If you don’t see the perfect activity available now, just wait. Like Iowa weather, they change.

“We change every four months,” said Mason. “We think you have to keep changing things and offering new and different things.”

THE ALTOONA PUBLIC LIBRARY Another team that’s trying to give the Altoona community what it wants is the Altoona Public Library.

While books still make up a big part of the library’s operation, programs are a growing part of the library’s function, explained Sheila Olson, the children’s librarian there. The staff offers about 60 programs a month, with even more coming during the summer.

Programs may incorporate the books kids are reading at the time, or they may branch out into other areas that people are just interested in. Programs like STEAM team and a STEM program attract kids who are interested in math and sciences.

And of course, there is still the traditional story time for kids who stay home with parents or attend childcare or even just have want something a little different in their schedule.

“That early literacy is very important for preschool kids,” said Olson. “Weekly story times reinforce that, but also help socializing and meeting other kids before they get into schools.”

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Families can enjoy the outdoors and a book with the Tail Trail. Kids and families can walk around the lake and pause at various stops. Each stop has the page of a book.

People can read the pages and do an activity related to the book.

The books go up in the spring and change every couple of months.

For more information on programming at the Altoona Public Library, go to www.altoona.lib.ia.us.

PARKS

There are lots of places to go and things to do in Altoona, and many of the best are outside.

With 286 acres of parks and open space, there’s plenty of room to stretch out, enjoy a picnic or savor the open air.

The city-owned Altoona Aquatic Center is a family water park featuring a zero-edge pool, slides, diving boards, a sand play area, a speech slide, loop-de-loop, lap lanes, a concession stand and children’s area. Nearby, there’s a dawn-to-dusk teen skate park for in-line skaters and skateboarders featuring metal rails and obstacles such as taco, half pike, cloverleaf, stairs and moguls.

Different parks feature different amenities, explained Tim Van Wyk of the city park department.

Ironwood Park features the community’s first themed playground — an ocean with palm trees and a shipwreck.

The Mega Tower at Village Park is a three-story tower so kids can get up really high. The Sam Wise Youth Complex is home to Little League and softball fields, while Spring Creek Soccer Complex offers soccer and football fields.

More than 19 miles of trails wind through the city, allowing residents to wander through the community safely and easily. The trails link with the Gay Lea Wilson Trail, connecting to Pleasant Hill and then into the Des Moines Trail system.

CAP THEATRE

Class Act Productions is just that — a class act.

The primary mission of the theatre group, housed in Olde Town Altoona, is to get kids involved in theatre.

But the group takes many different routes to get there.

Many of its shows are productions put on by kids for kids. Kids perform in three mainstage productions are always musicals and usually feature “junior” in the title, like Annie Jr., Elf the Musical Jr. Adults take the stage for murder mystery dinner theatre productions and put on summer CAmP, focusing on different performance aspects. Kids learn to improvise on stage with MadCAP Improv, and Lunch ‘N Laughs allow small children to enjoy age appropriate theatre. CAP also hosts birthday parties 38 | 2017 Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Guide

for children, and in the summer, they perform theatre in the park.

“The mission is about teaching kids theatre etiquette, but also teaching kids they can be whoever they want to be,” said Shannon Bechthold, a board member. “It’s not just the actual plays, but how to be part of a team, how to work with a group. It focuses on allowing them to be who they are, or they want to be.”

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2017 Events

APRIL

1 Don’t be Fooled 3 Be watching for your Altoona150 Donation Information!

6-8 City Wide Garage Sales 7 Mitchellville Blue Ribbon Auction, Toad Valley 8 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Hy-Vee, 7:00am-11:00am 8 Hy-Vee Easter Egg Scramble, 11:00am at Civic Plaza 11 Opening day for Iowa Cubs!

Fly the W T-Shirt Give Away 15 AACC Legislative Coffee, 10am 18 AAYP Breakfast Before Business, 7:30am, The Café at the Meadows 19 Women of Vision Health Panel, 11:30am-1:00pm at ISU Extension Office, 1625 Adventureland Drive. Cost: $20pp 22 Earth Day Celebration Altoona Businesses, 10:00am-5:00pm 22 City-wide CLEAN UP DAY, 6:00am **No appliances, car parts or big building materials 23 Reclaimed Rails Bike ride to Mullets downtown 27 Live Thoroughbred Racing Begins, Thurs/Fri - 6:00pm; Sat/Sun - 1:00pm 27-29 Drake Relays 29 Arbor Day Celebration at Enabling Garden with John Griffiths, 11:00am-1:00pm 29 Adventureland Park Opens for Weekends 30 Shriner Strength at ZaGaZig Shrine, 8:00am weigh-in; 10:00am lifting starts

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MAY

1 Wine & Craft Beer Tix go on sale at AACC & Hy-Vee 6 Kentucky Derby Party at ZaGaZig Shrine, 11:00am. Cost: $10 per person.

6 AACC CAREER EXPO, 1:00pm-7:00pm at SEP Jr. High Gym 6 Kentucky Derby (Triple Crown Race), 4:00pm Prairie Meadows 6-7 Pig Races at Prairie Meadows 10 SEP Dollars for Scholars Awards Night 11-13 Altoona Citywide Garage Sales 19 Centennial Elementary Walk-A-Thon Fundraiser 25 AACC Spring Membership Luncheon at Prairie Meadows with Outlets of Des Moines 20 AAYP Spring Clean Up 20 Preakness Stakes, Post time 4:00pm, Prairie Meadows 20 MadCAP at Cap Theatre, 7:00pm-9:00pm (Mom’s get in FREE with paid youth admission) 20 ShandyFest at Reclaimed Rails 23 Building a Pollinator Friendly Garden with Anne Larson at the Enabling Garden, 7:00pm 26 Adventureland Opens for SEASON 26 Music on the Plaza with Faculty Lounge, 6:00pm-9:00pm in Civic Plaza – SUMMER Kickoff Ya’ll!

27 Adventure Bay Opening Weekend 29 Memorial Day/Decoration Day 31 SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER

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2 Celebrate Bondurant 3 Adventure Bay Opens daily for the SEASON 3 Altoona Aquatics Park opens for SEASON 8-10 Altoona Citywide Garage Sales 9-11 Annie Jr. at CAP Theatre, Fri/Sat - 7:00pm & Sun - 2:30pm.

Tix at www.captheatre.org 10 Altoona150 STREET DANCE & Pool Party, 6:00pm-11:00 at the Aquatics Park. Cost: $15 pp, groovy DJ! 10 Belmont Stakes at Prairie Meadows, 4:00pm 10 Pedal CVT Reclaimed Rails (live music after the ride) 11-12 Bondurant Summerfest 16 AACC Wine & Craft Beer Fest Sponsored by Hy-Vee, Enabling Garden, 5:00pm-8:00pm. Cost: $15 advanced; $25 at the door. LIVE music, great samples.

16-18 Annie Jr., At CAP Theatre, Fri/Sat - 7:00pm & Sun - 2:30pm.

Tix at www.captheatre.org 18 Weiner Dog Races, Prairie Meadows 18 REGISTRATION DEADLINE for Summer CAmP at CAP Theatre. See list at www.captheatre.org 20 Basic Garden Photography with Larry Mendenhall at the Enabling Garden, 7:00pm 22 Business 101: Creating a Peak Customer Experience with Elite Life Coach, Noon at the Hy-Vee Club Room 23 Des Moines Arts Festival, Western Gateway Park downtown 24 Power of Hope Festival, Civic Plaza, 4:00pm-9:00pm. LIVE music, food (Fundraiser for Stories for Tomorrow) 24 MadCAP at Cap Theatre, 7:00pm-9:00pm (Dad’s get in FREE with paid youth admission) 24 Reclaimed Rails Bike Ride to Mullets 25 Music in the Park, Haines Park, 7:00pm 30 Music on the Plaza with Jordan Beem & Drew Kearney, 6:00pm-9:00pm in Civic Plaza

JULY

3 Fireworks at Prairie Meadows 4 Fireworks at Adventureland 6-7 Festival of Racing, Post Time 6:00pm at Prairie Meadows 6-8 Altoona Citywide Garage Sales 7 AACC Annual Golf Outing - Terrace Hills Golf Course 10:30am 8 Festival of Racing, Post Time 4:00pm at Prairie Meadows 13-15 Crazy Daze in Altoona 15 Altoona150 Fishing Derby, 9:00am at Thomas Mitchell Park.

Cost: $15 per child 15 Altoona Road Riders Tune-up Ride 15 MadCAP at Cap Theatre, 7:00pm-9:00pm 16 Camel, Zebra & Ostrich Races at Prairie Meadows 18 Children’s Art in the Garden at the Enabling Garden, 6:00pm-8:00pm 23-29 RAGBRAI 28 Music on the Plaza with The Sheet, 6-9pm at Civic Plaza 28-29 National Balloon Classic, Indianola 29 AAYP Jungle Ball (Sand Volleyball Tourney) at Village Park, 9:00am-4:00pm 30 Music in the Park, Haines Park, 7:00pm (Event dates can be subject to change)

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AUGUST

1-5 National Balloon Classic, Indianola 3-6 CAP Theatre, “Twelfth Night of What You Will” at Haines Park, Fri/Sat - 7:00pm & Sun - 2:30pm 5 Battle of the Bands in Bondurant, 4 Bands/2 Stages/ 8 hours of fun 10-20 IOWA STATE FAIR Ya’ll!

10-12 Altoona Citywide Garage Sales 12 Iowa Classic, Post Time 4:00pm 19 MadCAP at CAP Theatre, 7:00pm-9:00pm 4 Nippy Hippie Charity 5K for 20 Doggie Day at Altoona Aquatics Park The Homestead, 10:00am NEW ROUTE 22 Tomatoes - Controlling Pests & Diseases 19 MadCAP Improv at CAP Theatre, at the Enabling Garden, 6:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm 23 Back to School 23-25 Happy Thanksgiving 26 Peddlers Jamboree Bike Ride 25 Small Business Saturday Reclaimed Rails 30 Holiday Tour of Stores 27 Music in the Park, Haines Park, 7:00pm 30 Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce 25 Music on the Plaza with Jason Brown, Holiday Open House, 11:00am-1:00pm Civic Plaza,6:00pm-9:00pm 24 - Dec. 30 Jolly Holiday Lights

NOVEMBER

SEPTEMBER

1 Nippy Hippie 5K Early-bird Registration OPENS! 4 LABOR DAY 5 TASTE OF ALTOONA, 5:00pm-8:00pm at Prairie Meadows **Make sure to mark your calendars!

7 Outlets of Des Moines Career Fair 7-9 Altoona Citywide Garage Sales 8 Ladies Night at Hy-Vee 9 Iowa vs. Iowa State Game 10 Garden Gathering & Fall Fundraiser at the Enabling Garden, 1:00pm-4:00pm 12 SEP School Board Elections 16 BOA Regional Challenge Finals at Prairie Meadows,Post time 1:00pm 16 MadCAP Improv at CAP Theatre, 7:00pm-9:00pm 24 Music in the Park, 2:00pm at Haines Park (note time change) 30 Oktoberfest at Adventureland

DECEMBER

1-2 Holiday Tour of Stores 2 Kiwanis Breakfast with Santa at the Altoona Fire Station 9 Breakfast with Santa at Hy-Vee

Let It Glow Contest 16 MadCAP Improv at CAP Theatre, 7:00pm-9:00pm 25 Merry Christmas!

31 New Year’s Eve!

OCTOBER

7 Gears & Beers Altoona150 Fundraising Ride 12 AAYP v AARP Trivia Night at The Brewhouse No. 25 14 Dollars for Scholars Dinner/Auction at Prairie Meadows 14 BOA Championship Day at Prairie Meadows 16 DEADLINE for Early-bird Registrations for Nippy Hippie Charity 5K, www.altoonachamber.org 22 MadCAP Improv at CAP Theatre, 7:00pm-9:00pm 26 Business Safe Trick or Treat Night, 6-8pm 28 Halloween Party at Reclaimed Rails 30 Beggar’s Night in Altoona 44 | 2017 Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Guide

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Dental/Dentists Distributors/ Battery Specialist Distributors/Flooring Distributors/ Innovative Technology Education/College-Universities Education Entertainment-Recreation/ Attraction Entertainment-Recreation/ Bars-Clubs Entertainment-Recreation/ Bowling Entertainment-Recreation/ Gaming Entertainment-Recreation/ Golf Courses Entertainment-Recreation/ Performing Arts Environmental/Materials Environmental/Mobile Toilets Environmental/Recycling Environmental/ Waste Management Events/Conventions Events/Decoration Finance/Accountants Finance/Banks Finance/ Credit Card Processing Finance/Credit Unions Finance/Investments Finance/Mortgage Finance/Services Finance/Tax Preparation Food-Beverage/Bakery Food-Beverage/Catering Food-Beverage/Grocers Funerals/Services Government/City Government/County Government/State Health & Beauty/ Barber Shops Health & Beauty/ Cosmetics/ Skincare Health & Beauty/Salon

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Health & Beauty/Salons-Spas 53 Health Care/Assisted Living 54 Health Care/Chiropractors 54 Health Care/Fitness 54 Health Care/ Hearing Aid Distributor 54 Health Care/Nursing Facility 54 Health Care/Optometrists 54 Health Care/Pharmacies 54 Health Care/ Physical Therapists 54 Health Care/Physicians 54 Health Care/Psychology 54 Health Care/Senior Living 54 Health Care/ Therapeutic Massage 54 Human Services/Assistance 56 Import/Export 56 Individual Membership 56 Individual Membership/ Lifetime Member 56 Insurance-Finance/Agents 56 Internet/Services 56 Internet/Website Design 56 Legal Services/Attorneys 56 Livestock/ Pet Food Manufacturer 56 Lodging/Bed & Breakfasts 56 Lodging/Hotels 56 Manufacturing/Food 57 Marine Services/ Boat Motor Repair 57 Marketing/Services 57 Members With No Business Classification 57 Moving/Heavy Industrial 57 Moving/Services 57 Organizations/Associations 58 Organizations/ Chambers Of Commerce 58 Organizations/ Economic Development 58 Organizations/Non Profit 58 Oranizations/Non Profit/ Disability Provider 59 Parks & Campgrounds 59 Photography/Photographers 59 Printing/Screen Printing 59 Professional-Design Services/ Engineers 59

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BUSINESS LISTINGS ADVERTISING/ SIGNS & BANNERS

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FASTSIGNS Steve Smith 1791 NW 86th St Clive, IA 50325 (515)224-1210 • (515)224-1057 www.fastsigns.com/42 steve.smith@fastsigns.com Schneider Graphics, Inc Jennifer Timm 6082 NE 14th St Des Moines, IA 50313 (515)289-4464 • (515)289-4468 www.schneidergraphics.com jrtimm@schneidergraphics.com

Burget Mill, Inc. Tim Burget 200 1st Ave S Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4484 • (515)967-4502 burget2@aol.com

ADVERTISING/SPECIALTIES Kahler & Co. Specialties Scott Kahler 6165 NW 86th St Johnston, IA 50131 (515)334-0334 • (515)334-0950 www.kahlerspec.com scottk@kahlerspec.com AGRICULTURE/CHEMICALS Helena Industries,Inc. Troy Hugen 3525 Vandalia Road Des Moines, IA 50306 (515)262-8299 • (515)262-8799 www.helenaindustries.com hugent@helenaindustries.com

ANIMAL/VETERINARIANS Altoona Veterinary Hospital, P.C. Bill Williams 3070 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4281 • (515)967-8824 www.altoonavet.com AUTOMOTIVE/DEALERS Deery Bros Chevrolet, Inc. Dealership Tony Nordman 6000 E University Ave Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)285-1000 • (515)285-1100 www.godeery.com tnordman@deerychevrolet.com KARS, Inc. Reggie Zylstra 5701 NE 12th Ave Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)564-0937 • (515)564-0938 www.kars-inc.com karsinc57@msn.com

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Martinson’s Used Cars Tony Martinson 1203 8th St SW, Ste B Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5030 • (515)967-5002 www.martinsonsusedcars.com tony@martinsonsusedcars.com AUTOMOTIVE/REPAIR Altoona Auto Body Jim Hansen 501 1st Ave N Altoona, IA 50009-0596 (515)967-4441 • (515)967-4081 www.altoonaautobody.com jim@altoonaautobody.com Car-X Tire and Auto Chad Trullinger 3345 8th St. SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-8223 • (515)957-8213 carxal@carxdm.com Lack’s Body & Paint Center, Inc. Bill Lack 1300 N Shadyview Blvd Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)262-8382 • (515)564-0821 www.lacksautobodypaint.com lacksframe@aol.com Ted’s Body Shop, Inc Adam McRoberts 1007 8th St. SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-8332 • (515)967-5314 tedsbodyshop.com adam@tedsbodyshop.com

AUTOMOTIVE/SERVICE McManus Automotive John McManus 550 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-1020 • (515)957-0469 jmkbmcm@aol.com AWARDS/ TROPHIES-PLAQUES American Awards, Inc. Mick Ellis 2719 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA 50312 (515)282-5025 • (515)282-5011 www.amawards.net Color My Word Janis Smith 104 9th St NW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-9097 colormyword@mchsi.com BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ MACHINES Copy Systems Inc. Troy Paterson 920 E 21st St Des Moines, IA 50317 (515)262-2100 • (515)261-3669 www.copysystemsinc.com troy.paterson@copysystemsinc.com

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GOLD HIGHLIGHTS = Gold Club Members SILVER HIGHLIGHTS = Silver Club Members Infomax Office Systems Inc. Spencer Croat 1010 Illinois St Des Moines, IA 50314 (515)321-7528 • (515)282-9851 www.infomaxoffice.com scroat@infomaxoffice.com BUSINESS PRODUCTS/ SUPPLIES Staples Gary Ihnen 3500 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-8233 • (515)957-0269 www.staples.com trecie.bolton@staples.com BUSINESS SERVICES/ BUSINESS CONTINUITY CENTER Access Systems Gary Giefer 955 SE Olson Dr. Waukee, IA 50263 (515)987-6227 • (515)987-6228 www.AccessSystems.com ggiefer@accesssystems.com LightEdge Jessica Gurney 1435 Northridge Cr NE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)471-1000 • (515)471-1112 www.lightedge.com jgurney@lightedge.com BUSINESS SERVICES/ CONSULTANTS Alpha Technology Company, LLC Ben Talarico 3300 Village Run Dr. Des Moines, IA 50317 (515)981-2004 www.alphatechco.com support@alphatechco.com

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Heartland Payment Systems Mike Volrath 5050 Andrews Pl Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)250-4618 www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com rmike.volrath@E-hps.com Storey Kenworthy Shanna Ford 1333 Ohio St. Des Moines, IA 50314 (515)558-6021 • (515)883-3098 www.storeykenworthy.com sford@storeykenworthy.com The Schneider Group Dina Schneider 1919 6th Street SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)333-3934 www.theschneidergroup.net dina@theschneidergroup.net BUSINESS SERVICES/ JANITORIAL Joe McChurch, Inc. Joe McChurch 8634 NE 27th Ave Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-0728 • (515)957-0728 www.joemcchurchinc.com mcchurch4@aol.com CLEANINGMAINTENANCE/CARPET On The Spot Cleaning and Restoration Scott Cooper 5606 NE 12th Ave Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)262-7768 • (515)259-9816 www.onthespotcleaningia.com info@onthespotcleaningia.com

CLEANING-MAINTENANCE/ DRY CLEANING Kim & Karen’s Quality Cleaners Kim Bailey 109 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5360 • (866)435-1984 kkbailey@live.com COMMUNICATIONS/ CELLULAR Cellular Advantage Matt Fish 301 Center Pl, SW, Ste E Altoona, IA 50009 (515)727-6400 www.cellularadvantage.com matt.fish@celladvantage.com Wireless Express Jessica Goolsby 3345 8th SW, Ste. B Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0740 jessica.goolsby@ mywirelessexpress.com COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA Des Moines Radio Group Jeff Delvaux 1416 Locust Street Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)280-1350 • (515)280-3011 www.star1025.com jdelvaux@dsmradio.com COMMUNICATIONS/ PUBLISHING Altoona Herald - Index Amy Duncan Des Moines Register Media 400 Locust St, Ste 500 Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)699-7000 • (515)284-8419 www.altoonaherald.com aduncan@dmreg.com

Altoona Living Magazine Shane Goodman 5619 NW 86th St, Ste 600 Johnston, IA 50131 (515)953-4822 • (515)953-1394 www.iowalivingmagazines.com/altoona shane@dmcityview.com Pioneer Communications Kimberly Hawn The Plaza, 300 Walnut Street, Ste 6 Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)246-0402 www.iowan.com khawn@pioneermagazines.com COMMUNICATIONS/ SATELLITE TV ROCKStar Satellite Chris Brennick 2217 East University Ave Des Moines, IA 50317 (515)339-0985 www.rockstarsatellite.com chris@rockstarsatellite.com COMMUNICATIONS/ TELECOMMUNICATIONS Communication Innovators Kirk Glawe 1301 NE 56th St Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)262-7686 • (515)262-7896 www.gotoci.com klawe@gotoci.com E5 Group LLC Patrick Simon PO Box 553 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)965-4577 • (515)965-4593 www.e5groupllc.com Patricks@e5groupllc.com

CONSTRUCTION/EQUIPMENT Ziegler, Inc Bill Bergeth 1500 Ziegler Dr NW Altoona, IA 50009-7200 (515)957-3800 • (515)957-3806 www.ziegler.cat.com bill.bergeth@zieglercat.com

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LCI Distributing, Ltd Kimberly Light 1406 N Walnut Colfax, IA 50054 (515)674-3151 • (515)674-9692 www.lcidist.com kimberly@lcidist.com CONSTRUCTION/ LUMBER-BUILDING MATERIAL Gilcrest / Jewett Lumber Co. Al Wheeler 5660 NE Hubbell Ave Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-0027 • (515)957-0029 www.gilcrestjewett.com alw@gilcrestjewett.com CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS PG Construction LLC Pavel Garbuzov 639 South Main St. Chariton, IA 50049 (641)203-5651 pavel.garbuzov15@gmail.com CONTRACTORS/ CHURCH CONSTRUCTION Johnston Development Co. Robert Johnston 116 1st Ave N Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4417 • (515)967-7553 www.johnstondevelopment.com CONTRACTORS/CONCRETE JAS Construction Joseph Free PO Box 471 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)238-1973 • (515)967-5733 www.jasconcrete.com joe@jasconcrete.com CONTRACTORS/ELECTRICAL Baker Electric Inc. John Irving 111 Jackson Ave Des Moines, IA 50315-1200 (515)288-6774 • (515)288-2226 www.bakerelectric.com jirving@bakerelectric.com Jetco Inc. John Whitacre 208 1st Ave S Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5874 • (515)967-4110 www.jetcoelectric.com CONTRACTORS/ EXCAVATION-GRADING SB2 Services LLC Scott Blackford 401 Garfield Runnells, IA 50237 (515)238-6208 sblackford@gmail.com

CONTRACTORS/GENERAL Neumann Brothers, Inc Matthew Keller 1435 Ohio Street Des Moines, IA 50314 (515)243-0156 • (515)243-0165 www.neumannbros.com kellerm@neumannbros.com

Turner Construction Co Corey Ketchum 1220 Washington St., Suite 100 Kansas City, MO 64105 (515)505-3315 www.turnerconstruction.com cketchum@tcco.com CONTRACTORS/ HEATING-COOLING Dickerson Mechanical, Inc. Kathy Dickerson 129 N West St Colfax, IA 50054-0134 (515)674-3636 • (515)674-4338 www.dickersonmechanical.com kdickerson@dickersonmechanical.com United Heating & Air Conditioning Dustin Wipf 4905 Hubbell Ave #3 Des Moines, IA 50317 (515)967-0518 • (515)967-6348 www.unitediowa.com dustin.wipf@unitediowa.com Contractors/Home Builders CONTRACTORS/ HOME BUILDERS Berkey Home Builders Eric Berkey PO Box 7 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3136 www.berkeyhomebuilders.com accounting@berkeyhomebuilders.com CONTRACTORS/LANDSCAPE Frontline Lawn & Landscape Joe Morton 8308 NE University Ave Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)778-3969 • (515)957-9133 www.frontlinelawns.com joe.morton@frontlinelawns.com Perficut Companies Jeremy Boka 6550 NE 14th St Ankeny, IA 50021 (515)965-0951 • (515)965-6934 www.perficut.com jboka@perficut.com Snyder Landscaping & Lawn Care L.L. Chad Snyder PO Box 86 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-8140 • (515)318-6054 www.snyderlawncare.com chad@snyderlawncare.com

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CONTRACTORS/ LAWN MAINTENANCE Hawkeye VanGinkel Lawn & Snow John Berg 5750 Metro East Dr. Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)967-3020 • (515)635-0330 www.hawkeyevanginkel.com john@hawkeyevanginkel.com R.A. Lawn Care Ross Amundsen 628 Blake St Colfax, IA 50054 (515)710-6579 rakra321@aol.com CONTRACTORS/PLUMBING Contractors Plumbing, Inc Janilla Booth 4377 NE 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50313 (515)266-4606 • (515)266-6823 www.contractorsplbg.com janilla@contractorsplbg.com CONTRACTORS/ROOFING Bakeris Roofing Jeff Bakeris 10391 NE University Ave Runnells, IA 50237 (515)967-8199 • (515)957-8254 www.bakerisroofing.com jeff@bakerisroofing.com Superior Roofing Dennis DuBois 505 1st Ave S Altoona, IA 50009 (515)770-4585 www.superiorroofingiowa.com superiorroofingiowa@gmail.com The Duerson Corporation Lori Duer 601 1st Ave N Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-8300 • (515)967-8305 www.duersoncorporation.com lrd@duersoncorporation.com CONTRACTORS/ SHEET METAL Ackelson Sheet Metal, Inc. Jon Ackelson 120 1st Ave North Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4674 • (515)967-1199 www.ackelsonsheetmetal.com jon@ackelsonsheetmetal.com DANCE/DANCE STUDIO Becky Nalevanko’s Dance & Tumbling Becky Nalevanko 1300 E. Metro Dr Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)265-2711 www.beckysdance.com bamissdance@aol.com

Pat Barton School of Dance Pat Dickey 629 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3454 • (515)967-8056 www.Patbartondance.com bartondance@qwestoffice.net DENTAL/DENTISTS Altoona Dental Clinic Chris Hlas 107 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4211 • (515)967-2550 www.altoonadental.com drhlas@altoonacosmeticdentist.com Altoona Pediatric Dental Patrick Wolfe 480 Center Place SW, Ste A Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-9790 • (515)967-1425 www.altoonapediatricdental.com altoonakids@hotmail.com Altoona Smiles Eric Forsberg 950 28th Ave SW, Ste# 2 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3046 • (515)957-9573 www.altoonasmiles.com eric@altoonasmiles.com Prairie View Family Dental Fadzanai Mukarakate 3219 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)412-1410 • (515)412-1405 www.prairieviewfamilydental.com prairieviewfd@mydentalmail.com DISTRIBUTORS/ BATTERY SPECIALIST Interstate Battery Systems of Des Moines Michael Breen 3421 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009-0571 (515)967-5554 • (515)967-5559 www.interstatebatteries.com rmbrcompany@qwestoffice.net DISTRIBUTORS/FLOORING Royal Flooring Appliance Cabinets & Granite Bill Ludwig 301 Center Place SW, Ste C Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-9738 • (515)957-9739 www.royalflooringandpaints.com bill@royalflooringandpaints.com DISTRIBUTORS/ INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY Iowa Ultimate Coffee Jeff Vaage 5020 Andrews Place Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)669-6867 www.helohub.com jeffvaage@msn.com

GOLD HIGHLIGHTS = Gold Club Members SILVER HIGHLIGHTS = Silver Club Members EDUCATION/ COLLEGE-UNIVERSITIES Iowa State University Extension - Polk Co. Andrea Nelson 1625 Adventureland Dr, Ste A Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-5760 • (515)967-6164 www.extension.iastate.edu/polk nelsonar@iastate.edu Simpson College/ Ankeny Campus Craig Peck 1450 SW Vintage Pkwy Ankeny, IA 50023 (515)965-9355 • (515)965-9358 www.simpson.edu/ewg/ craig.peck@simpson.edu Kaplan University Kacy Webster, Market President – Iowa 4655 121st St Urbandale, IA 50323 (515)727-6899 • (515)727-2100

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Great Escape The Ultimate Experience Whitney Thompson 655 NE 56th Street Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)263-1700 • (515)263-1708 www.greatescapeiowa.com whitney@greatescapeiowa.com

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Grandview Christian School Dick McWilliams 2905 NE 46th Ave. Des Moines, IA 50317 (515)777-3977 • (515)777-3660 www.grandviewchristianschool.org dmcwilliams@gvcsmail.org Southeast Polk Community School District Dirk Halupnik 8379 NE University Ave Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)967-4294 • (515)967-4257 www.southeastpolk.org dirk.halupnik@southeastpolk.org ENTERTAINMENTRECREATION/ ATTRACTION Adventureland Park 305 34th Ave. NW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)266-2121 www.adventurelandpark.com Cinemark USA, Inc Tracy Dugan 2227 Adventureland Drive Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2236 • (515)967-2356 tdugan@cinemark.com ENTERTAINMENTRECREATION/BARS-CLUBS Olde Town Tap Jason Johnstand 121 2nd St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4877

BUSINESS LISTINGS

Reclaimed Rails Brewing Company Jeremy Boka 101 Main Street SE Bondurant, IA 50035 (515)202-0371 www.reclaimedrailsbrewing.com jboka@perficut.com The Brewhouse No. 25 Chris Dennis 805 17th Ave SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-8714 cldennis25@gmail.com

Prairie Meadows Julie Stewart One Prairie Meadows Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-1000 (515)967-1344 www.prairiemeadows.com julie.stewart@prairiemeadows.com

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ENTERTAINMENTRECREATION/GOLF COURSES Copper Creek Golf Club & Events Center Ken Norland 4825 Copper Creek Dr Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)263-1600 • (515)263-3502 www.golfcoppercreek.com ken.norland@hubbellgolf.com Terrace Hills Golf Course Joe Riding III 8700 NE 46th Ave Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2932 • (515)967-1744 www.terracehillsgolf.com terracehillsgc@aol.com Toad Valley Public Golf Course Allison George 237 NE 80th St Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)967-9575 • (515)967-0828 www.toadvalley.com Allison@toadvalley.com ENTERTAINMENTRECREATION/ PERFORMING ARTS Class Act Productions Theatre Larry Mahlstedt 201 1st Ave S Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-7950 www.captheatre.org lmahls@msn.com

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BUSINESS LISTINGS ENVIRONMENTAL/ MATERIALS

Yellowblue Eco Tech Becky McChurch 1300 Metro East Dr #132 Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)224-2000 • (515)223-2280 www.yellowbluetech.com becky@yellowbluetech.com ENVIRONMENTAL/ MOBILE TOILETS Jim’s Johns Inc Jim McCaughey 1005 Boulder Ave Des Moines, IA 50315 (515)288-0924 • (515)288-4494 www.jimsjohnsinc.com jimsjohns@aol.com ENVIRONMENTAL/ RECYCLING Regional Collection Center Judi Mendenhall 225 Prairie Dr Bondurant, IA 50035 (515)967-5512 • (515)967-1772 jmendenhall@mwatoday.com ENVIRONMENTAL/ WASTE MANAGEMENT Metro Waste Authority Michael McCoy 300 E Locust St, Ste 100 Des Moines, IA 50309-1864 (515)244-0021 • (515)244-9477 www.mwatoday.com mmc@mwatoday.com EVENTS/CONVENTIONS Catchdesmoines Greg Edwards 400 Locust St, Ste 265 Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)286-4960 • (515)244-9757 www.desmoinesmetro.com EVENTS/DECORATION Eventfully Yours Silicia Boutchee 3929 E. 14th Street Des Moines, IA 50313 (515)299-4500 www.eyeventfullyyours.com ey.eventfullyyours@gmail.com Golden Openings Kimberly Baeth 2743 99th St Urbandale, IA 50322 1-800-378-3630 • (866)777-7751 www.goldenopenings.com kimberly@goldenopenings.com FINANCE/ACCOUNTANTS Brooks Lodden P.C. Scott Meister 1441 29th St, Ste 305 West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515)223-7300 • (515)223-8778 www.brookslodden.com scott@brookslodden.com

DO Bookkeeping Services Dawn O’Connor PO Box 142 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3895 dawnoconnor@mchsi.com Timmins, Jacobsen & Strawhacker, LLC Don Timmins 10550 New York Ave, Ste 200 Des Moines, IA 50322 (515)270-8080 • (515)276-8329 www.tjscpas.com don@tjscpas.com FINANCE/BANKS Bank Iowa Marsha Lynch 420 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-7283 • (515)967-7270 www.bankiowabanks.com mlynch@bankiowabanks.com

Bankers Trust Company Mary Simon 3820 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-8989 • (515)247-2192 www.bankerstrust.com msimon@bankerstrust.com Central State Bank Bill Grund 2540 73rd St. Urbandale, IA 50322 (515)778-5721 • (641)483-2851 www.centralstatebankia.com bgrund@centralstatebankia.com Community State Bank Cheri Hahn 200 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009-0336 (515)331-3100 • (515)967-7454 www.bankCSB.com chahn@bankcsb.com Great Western Bank Ashley Gumm 2770 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-1495 • (515)967-1492 www.greatwesternbank.com ashley.gumm@greatwesternbank.com Keystone Savings Bank Marta McCauley 6871 NE 12th Ave Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)266-6900 • (515)266-0299 www.ksbiowa.com marta.mccauley@ksbiowa.com Legacy Bank Julie Sanders 502 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-9981 • (515)967-9984 www.banklegacy.com julie@banklegacy.com

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US Bank Brian Davis 111 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-8181 • (515)967-3785 www.usbank.com brian.davis3@usbank.com FINANCE/ CREDIT CARD PROCESSING

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Direct Payment Systems Mike McDermott 5230 Brookview Ave. Des Moines, IA 50317 (515)262-1313 • (877)987-8547 www.directpaymentsystems.com

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FINANCE/CREDIT UNIONS Community Choice Credit Union Deb Martin 818 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)270-7300 • (515)967-0756 www.comchoicecu.org deb.martin@comchoicecu.org FINANCE/INVESTMENTS Edward Jones Luke Sibley/ Financial Advisor 1003 8th St SW, Ste I Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5356 • (888)803-7214 www.edwardjones.com luke.sibley@edwardjones.com Edward Jones Brett Lundberg/ Financial Advisor 505 8th Street SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4515 www.edwardjones.com brett.lundberg@edwardjones.com GameTime Financial Concepts Rick Bianchi 2437 Adventureland Dr, Ste C Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-3199 • (515)957-3197

Homeowners Financial Group Jennifer Staley 1245 Jordan Creek Parkway, #150 West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515)210-6861 • (515)414-7681 www.homeownersfg.com jstaley@homeownersfg.com Edward Jones Lori Baldwin/ Financial Advisor 505 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4515 • (855)213-8812 www.edwardjones.com lori.baldwin@edwardjones.com Edward Jones Adam Kline/ Financial Advisor 107 2nd St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-7644 • (888)563-8125 www.edwardjones.com adam.kline@edwardjones.com FINANCE/TAX PREPARATION Harris Accounting & Taxes Linda Harris 100 8th St SE, Ste B Altoona, IA 50009-1968 (515)967-7174 • (515)967-7632 HarrisTaxes@aol.com The Bookkeepers, Inc. Lori Noah 3790 Hubbell Ave. Des Moines, IA 50317 (515)265-8003 • (515)265-2301 www.thebookkeepersinc.net lnoah@thebookkeepersinc.net FOOD-BEVERAGE/BAKERY Kaddi Cookies Lynne Cornelius 958 8th Ave NW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)971-3718 lynnemcornelius@gmail.com

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FOOD-BEVERAGE/CATERING

Northwestern Mutual Evan Fick 4601 Westown Pkwy, Ste 342 West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515)971-4338 evan.fick@nm.com Thrivent Financial Nathan Beattie 5404 NW 88th St Johnston, IA 50131 (515)276-1527 • (515)278-0372 www.thrivent.com nathan.beattie@thrivent.com

Great Caterers of Iowa Joni Bell 1480 Sloans Way Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)264-8765 • (515)262-6370 www.greatcaterersofiowa.com joni@greatcaterersofiowa.com FOOD-BEVERAGE/GROCERS Fareway Stores, Inc Bill Stearns 620 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0705 • (515)967-0705 www.fareway.com stearnswd@aol.com

GOLD HIGHLIGHTS = Gold Club Members SILVER HIGHLIGHTS = Silver Club Members Hy-Vee Food Store Jen Book 108 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-7676 • (515)967-3855 1011director@hy-vee.com FUNERALS/SERVICES Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home Holly Peterson Miller 105 4th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4272 • (515)243-0422 www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com hamiltons@hamiltonsfuneralhome.com

GOVERNMENT/CITY Altoona Aquatics Park Manager 1200 Venbury Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-6988 Altoona Fire Department Jerry Whetstone 950 Venbury Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2216 • (515)967-7146 www.altoona-iowa.com/ departments/fire.asp jwhetstone@altoona-iowa.com

BUSINESS LISTINGS

Altoona Library Kim Kietzman 700 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3881 • (515)967-6934 http://www.altoona.lib.ia.us/ kkietzman@altoona.lib.ia.us Altoona Police Department Greg Stallman, Chief of Police 700 1st Ave S Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5132

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City of Altoona Jeff Mark 407 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5136 • (515)967-0842 www.altoona-iowa.com jmark@altoona-iowa.com

GOVERNMENT/STATE

HEALTH & BEAUTY/SALON

Friends for Zach Nunn Zach Nunn PO Box 105 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)868-2046 www.zachnunn.com zach@zachnunn.com Senator Chaz Allen Chaz Allen 1438 N 7th Ave E Newton, IA 50208 (641)791-0307 Chaz.allen@legis.iowa.gov

Top Nails Gloria Chang 550 36th Ave. SW, #A Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-0262 changglo@yahoo.com

HEALTH & BEAUTY/ BARBER SHOPS

GOVERNMENT/COUNTY Polk County Board of Supervisors Steve Van Oort 111 Court Ave, Room 300 Des Moines, IA 50309-2296 (515)286-3120 • (515)323-5225 www.polkcountyiowa.gov steve.vanoort@polkcountyiowa.gov

Altoona Barber & Beauty Bruce Bogaards 109 2nd St SE Altoona, IA 50009-1809 (515)967-2408 bjbogaards@msn.com HEALTH & BEAUTY/ COSMETICS/SKINCARE Amanda Caffrey at Salon Suites on 8 Amanda Caffrey 3160 8th Street SW, Ste. G, Ste 109 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)313-7818 salonsuites109@gmail.com

HEALTH & BEAUTY/ SALONS-SPAS Hair F/X Salon & Spa Anita Long 616 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009-1809 (515)967-4787 www.hairfxsalonandspa.com hairfx@qwestoffice.net Signatures Salon & Day Spa Kirk Janes 753 8th St. SW Altoona, IA 50009-1968 (515)967-7600 www.signatures-salonanddayspa.com signaturessalon@prairieinet.net The Sage Tree Aveda Concepts Salon BJ Hills, LMT 3770 8th St SW, Ste G Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0279 • (515)967-6806 www.thesagetreesalon.com thesagetreedsm@yahoo.com

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BUSINESS LISTINGS HEALTH CARE/ ASSISTED LIVING

Courtyard Estates at Cedar Pointe Nick Lensch 6132 NE 12th Ave Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)285-9108 • (515)266-4344 www.courtyard-estates.net Manager1@courtyard-estates.net Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing Derrick Johnson 601 Hawthorne Crossing Dr SE Bondurant, IA 50035 (515)957-8399 www.courtyard-estates.net manager@courtyard-estates.net Edencrest Assisted Living & Memory 2210 E Park Ave Des Moines, IA 50320 (515)288-4040 • (515)528-9103 www.edencrestliving.com riverwoodsmanager@edencrestliving.com

Luther Care Services Lindsey Viet 2824 E 16th St Des Moines, IA 50316 (515)266-7224 • (515)266-4292 www.lutherparkcampus.org lviet@luthercareservices.org Valley View Village Stephanie Proper 2555 Guthrie Ave, Building C Des Moines, IA 50317 (515)265-2571 • (515)265-3044 www.elimcare.org bcole@elimcare.org HEALTH CARE/ CHIROPRACTORS Absolute Health Chiropractic Shanna Davison 2701 SE Convenience Blvd, Ste 3 Ankeny, IA 50021 (515)443-6636 • (515)635-0009 www.absolutehealthchiro.com drshannadc@gmail.com Agility Chiropractic Daren Lewis 160 Adventureland Dr, Ste A Altoona, IA 50009 (515)333-2426 www.agilitychiro.com agilitychiropractic@gmail.com Altoona Family Chiropractic Jeff Christensen 507 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-7169 • (515)967-8470 www.altoonafamilychiropractic.com christensenchiropractic@mchsi.com Dawson Chiropractic Marcus Dawson 507 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3007 • (515)967-8470 www.dawsonchiropracticaltoona.com

Inside Out Chiropractic Lacey Dettmering 116 1st Ave N, Ste B Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5102 iochiropractic.com lacey.dettmering@gmail.com Bondurant Family Chiropractic Dr. Laura Mooney 210 2nd St. NE, Suite C Bondurant, IA 50035 (515)967-6500 www.bondurantchiro.com contact@bondurantchiro.com Suntken Family Chiropractic Kevin Suntken 140 8th Street SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-9700 • 515-957-9513 www.altoonachiropractor.com suntkenfamilychiro@gmail.com Swain Chiropractic Kari Swain 410 Center Pl SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-9300 • (515)967-9042 www.swainchiropractic.com drkariswain@me.com Vernon Family Chiropractic Craig Vernon 705 2nd Ave SW, Ste. A Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3996 dcvern@hotmail.com Wellness Chiropractic Center Kevin Eichelberger 3770 8th St SW, Ste I Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-9001 • (515)957-9015 www.wellnesschiropracticcenter.com wellnesschiropracticcenter@gmail.com

HEALTH CARE/FITNESS Altoona Campus Bruce Mason 1500 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0788 • (515)967-2446 www.altoonacampus.com brucemason@altoonacampus.com Anytime Fitness - Altoona Leah Johnson 160 Adventureland Dr. NW, Ste. F Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-9222 www.anytimefitness.com leah.johnson@anytimefitness.com Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping Jeff Essink 1003 8th St SW, Ste E Altoona, IA 50009 (515)201-5673 www.extremebodyshaping.com jeffessink@extremebodyshaping.com

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HEALTH CARE/ HEARING AID DISTRIBUTOR Jasa Hearing Kevin Jasa 116 1st Ave. N, Ste. C Altoona, IA 50009 (515)499-4302 www.jasahearing.com jh.info@jasahearing.com HEALTH CARE/ NURSING FACILITY Altoona Nursing & Rehab Center Carla Hall 200 7th Ave SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4267 • (515)967-7459 www.altoonanursing-rehab.com carla.hall@pcitexas.net HEALTH CARE/ OPTOMETRISTS Altoona Eye Care Jeff Neighbors 1003 8th Street SW, Suite C Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4095 jeffjneighbors@gmail.com HEALTH CARE/PHARMACIES Medicap Pharmacy Dave Reutzel 950 28th Ave SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-0001 • (515)957-0004 www.medicap.com/altoona 8240@medicap.com NuCara Julia Johnson 4927 Maple Dr Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)264-1503 • (515)265-6124 www.nucara.com jjohnson@nucara.com Walgreens #9791 Meredith Justus 101 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2699 • (515)967-3893 www.walgreens.com mgr.09791@store.walgreens.com HEALTH CARE/ PHYSICAL THERAPISTS 21st Century Rehab. P.C. Steve Olsen 612 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4124 • (515)967-9094 www.21stcenturyrehab.com atloona@21stcenturyrehab.com Athletico Physical Therapy Paul Brummond 3160 8th St SW, Ste M Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4580 • (515)967-4899 www.athletico.com paul.brummond@athletico.com

Physiotherapy Associates Brant Reyerson 3770 8th St SW, Ste A Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5025 • (515)967-2360 www.myphysio.com brant.reyerson@physiocorp.com HEALTH CARE/PHYSICIANS DoctorsNow Karla Medina 3770 8th St SW, Ste A Altoona, IA 50009 (515)270-1000 www.doctorsnow.com kmedina@doctorsnow.com The Iowa Clinic Dr. Angie Atzen 160 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (515)875-9020 www.iowaclinic.com aatzen@iowaclinic.com UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine Kim Barr 2720 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0133 • (515)967-7578 www.unitypointclinic.org kimberly.barr@unitypoint.org HEALTH CARE/PSYCHOLOGY Central Iowa Counseling Ltd. Carla Davis, RN, LMHC 607 8th St SW, Suite C Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-9150 • (515)957-8031 www.centraliowacounseling.com cdavislmhc@aol.com HEALTH CARE/ SENIOR LIVING Courtyard Estates at Hawthorne Crossing Derrick Johnson 601 Hawthorne Crossing Dr SE Bondurant, IA 50035 (515)957-8399 www.courtyard-estates.net manager@courtyard-estates.net Prairie Vista Village Denise Reed 2785 First Ave South Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-8700 www.prairievistavillage.com denise.reed@prairievistavillage.com HEALTH CARE/ THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Linda’s Gift of Touch Massage Linda Lawson 4070 NE 64th St Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4126 www.lindasgiftoftouch.com L3lawson@hotmail.com

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BUSINESS LISTINGS HUMAN SERVICES/ ASSISTANCE

The Homestead Steve Muller 1625 Adventureland Dr, Ste B Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4369 • (515)957-3380 www.TheHomestead.org SMuller@TheHomestead.org IMPORT/EXPORT International Resources Roger Duncan 101 2nd St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0427 • (515)967-0827 www.homeproductsnmore.com rduncan@international-resources.com INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP Kate Kuhns 1637 17th Street SE Altoona, IA 50009 (224)735-5462 katekuhns@gmail.com Margaret Ludington 500 12th Ave NW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2728 MargLud@aol.com Mary Voss 1521 SE 68th Street Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)577-0070 mvoss@bellbanks.com Phyllis Murphy 607 4th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4942 foofeemurphy@mchsi.com Randy Monk 602 3rd St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3778 (515)967-5140 rmonk@artisticmfg.com Scott H. Henry 214 14th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)210-9061 scotthhenry@msn.com INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP/ LIFETIME MEMBER Diana Ewing 8380 NE 50th St Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3041 Gordon Gill 2785 First Ave South #112 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4820 Greenfield’s Auction Services Steve Greenfield 3920 Dixon St Des Moines, IA 50313-3940 (515)265-2429 • (515)265-4741 www.greenfieldsproauction.com

Kay Alcantar 702 5th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-7411 • (515)967-1237 Marti Kline 9804 NE 40th Ave Mitchellville, IA 50169 (515)967-5881 marti.kline@gmail.com Gene & Susan Lutz Gene Lutz 1731 NE 88th St Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-6260 Lois Skinner PO Box 367 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4264 • (515)967-6486 lois@eastpolklaw.com Herb Phillips 837 Elmwood Ct SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)321-7181 herbphillips66@gmail.com INSURANCE-FINANCE/ AGENTS

American Family Insurance Vance Whitwer 301 1st Ave S Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-8200 • (515)967-8201 www.amfam.com vwhitwer@amfam.com C.L. Brown & Associates Cher Brown 5075 E University Avenue, Ste E Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)262-0858 • (515)262-3944 www.clbrownassociates.com cher@clbrownassociates.com Densmore Insurance Strategies Mark Densmore 85 Paine St. NE, Ste A Bondurant, IA 50035 (515)967-3390 www.densmoreinsurance.com mark@densmoreis.com Kacer Insurance and Financial Service Matt Kacer 320 8th Street SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0238 • (866)988-6162 mkacer@dvfin.com Middendorf Insurance Associates Bill Puffett 517 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009-1650 (515)967-4427 • (515)252-7533 www.middendorfins.com bpuffett@middendorfins.com

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GOLD HIGHLIGHTS = Gold Club Members SILVER HIGHLIGHTS = Silver Club Members

Phillips Stafford Insurance Group Josh Stafford 809 8th Street SW, Ste. D Altoona, IA 50009 (515)978-9006 • (515)978-9006 www.phillipsstafford.com jstafford@phillipsstafford.com State Farm Insurance Tim Forbes 325 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-6601 • (515)957-9020 www.timforbes.net tim@forbesins.com The Insurance Management Group Quentin Childs 208 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3761 • (515)967-7051 www.insmgmtgrp.com qchilds@insmgmtgrp.com The Insurance Station Jared Vincent 116 2nd St SE PO Box 219 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0489 • (515)967-2165 www.insurancestationinc.com jared.vincent@insurancestationinc.com

INTERNET/SERVICES Facebook Melissa Lawrence 100 Share Way Altoona, IA 50009 www.facebook.com/altoonadatacenter mlawrence@fb.com Mediacom Business Larry Kolontar 2205 Ingersoll Ave Des Moines, IA 50312 (515)868-9860 www.mediacombusiness.com lkolontar@mediacomcc.com INTERNET/WEBSITE DESIGN Global Reach Internet Productions Christina Klinge 2321 N Loop Dr Ames, IA 50010 (515)996-0996 • (515)296-3748 www.globalreach.com christina@globalreach.com VGM Forbin Don Wilson 1107 W San Marnin Dr Waterloo, IA 50704 (855)975-6739 • (855)906-3830 www.forbin.com dwilson@forbin.com LEGAL SERVICES/ATTORNEYS Bailey Law Firm P.L.L.C. Nicholas Bailey 203 First Avenue S, Suite A Altoona, IA 50009 (515)422-4331 • (888)965-9614 www.baileylawfirmiowa.com nbaileylaw@gmail.com

Borseth Law Office Eric Borseth 111 2nd St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-9403 • (515)967-8686 www.borsethlawoffice.com eric@borsethlawoffice.com Brown Winick Law Firm Alexander Johnson 666 Grand Ave, Ste 2000 Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)242-2400 • (515)283-0231 www.brownwinick.com amj@brownwinick.com Henry Law Firm, PLLC Josh Henry 203 1st Ave. S, Suite A Altoona, IA 50009 (515)559-7646 josh@henrylawiowa.com Skinner Law Office Brad Skinner 160 Adventureland Dr NW, Ste B Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4264 • (515)967-6486 brad@eastpolklaw.com LIVESTOCK/ PET FOOD MANUFACTURER Kent Nutrition Group Doug Miner 203 1st Ave North Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4219 • (515)967-4517 www.kentfeeds.com altoona@kngfeed.com LODGING/ BED & BREAKFASTS Pleasant Rentals Connie Pace 425 Clark St. Pleasantville, IA 50225 (515)848-5455 www.pleasantrentals2.com Lodging/Hotel-Motels LODGING/HOTELS Adventureland Inn and Resort Matt Krantz 3200 Adventureland Dr I-80 • (Exit 142A) Altoona, IA 50009 (515)265-7321 • (515)265-3506 www.adventureland-inn.com Best Western PLUS Altoona Inn Robin Smith 300 34th Ave NW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2400 • (515)967-0150 www.bestwesterniowa.com/altoona gm@bwaltoonainn.com Comfort Inn 2101 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-7888 • (515)967-1777 www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ia210 gm.comfortinnaltoona@gmail.com

GOLD HIGHLIGHTS = Gold Club Members SILVER HIGHLIGHTS = Silver Club Members Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Lori Weatherman 165 Adventureland Dr NW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-1855 • (515)957-3299 www.hiexpress.com/altoonaia lweatherman@ohospitality.com Motel 6 Amy Warden 3225 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5252 • (515)957-8637 www.motel6.com m61420bo@motel6.com My Place (Coming Soon) Julie Abel 2315 Adventureland Dr. Altoona, IA 50009 julie@pro-commercial.com Quality Inn & Suites Jay Thackor 2701 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4886 • (515)967-9250 www.qualityinn.com budgettr@yahoo.com Sleep Inn & Suites Chris Decker 5850 Morning Star Ct Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)299-9922 • (515)299-9944 gm.IA112@choicehotels.com

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

MANUFACTURING/FOOD Marzetti Frozen Pasta, Inc. Mike Warren 803 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4254 • (515)967-4147 mwarren@marzetti.com MARINE SERVICES/ BOAT MOTOR REPAIR Chipp’s Marine Service Dick Chipp 205 2nd Street SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)778-3414 MARKETING/SERVICES Des Moines Register Media 400 Locust St, Ste 500 Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)284-8384 www.desmoinesregistermedia.com mwurzer@dmreg.com J. D Sayles Design John Sayles 3701 Beaver Ave Des Moines, IA 50310 (515)279-2922 • (515)279-0212 www.salesdesign.com john@saylesdesign.com

Sentext Solutions Lorrie Scully 495 SE 64th Street Des Moines, IA 50327 (515)306-7033 www.sentextsolutions.com lscully@sentextsolutions.com MEMBERS WITH NO BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION

Better Business Bureau of Iowa Ryan Smith 2625 Beaver Ave. Des Moines, IA 50310 (515)243-8137 ryan@dm.bbb.org Enabling Garden Sandy Hamilton Altoona, IA 50009 bhamil17132@aol.com Office of Iowa Congressman David Young David Young 601 East Locust Street Suite 204 Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)282-1909 Jim & Helen Blaney Helen Blaney 2015 24th Street #81 Bellingham, WA 98225 (515)967-2321 • (515)967-3280 JHBlaney@mchsi.com

Shar Pardubsky 9817 Green View Johnston, IA 50131 (515)240-8785 shpardubsky@gmail.com Wings Group - AA Harold Sledge Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4774 MOVING/ HEAVY INDUSTRIAL

Reppert Rigging & Hauling Jeff Dickinson 1420 11th Ave NE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)274-3878 • (515)967-2561 www.reppert.com jeffd@reppert.com MOVING/SERVICES JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Justin Pollard PO Box 35 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)577-6426 www.jdog.com jpollard@jdog.com

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Chichaqua Valley Ducks Unlimited Jim Hansen PO Box 596 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4441 www.ducksunlimited.org jim@altoonaautobody.com North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters Brian Ewing 2160 E Douglas Ave. Des Moines, IA 50313 (515)262-8079 • (515)265-2512 bewing@ncsrcc.org ORGANIZATIONS/ CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Mitchellville Chamber of Commerce Karen Spitler PO Box 45 Mitchellville, IA 50169 (515)967-3339 www.mitchellvillechamber.com karenspitler@mitchellville.lib.ia.us ORGANIZATIONS/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT East Polk Innovation Collaborative Alex Lynch 5160 Maple Drive Ste C Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)957-0088 • (515)957-0089 www.epictomorrow.org alex.lynch@epictomorrow.org ORGANIZATIONS/ NON PROFIT Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce Melissa Horton 119 2nd Street SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3366 www.altoonachamber.org melissahorton@altoonachamber.org Altoona Area Historical Society Tim Burget 104 2nd St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4815 • (515)957-9368 www.altoonahistory.org altoonahistory@aol.com Altoona Lions Club Roger Mahnke 2785 1st Ave. S, #102 Altoona, IA 50009 rogermahnke32@gmail.com

Altoona Youth Soccer Association Eric Rausch 212 11th St. NW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)210-0459 www.altoonasoccer.net aysa.vicepresident@altoonasoccer.net American Legion Post #682 Donald Burkman PO Box 351 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)265-4977 Caring Hands Outreach Center Ned Looney 201 9th St NE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4533 www.caringhandsiowa.org Caringhandsfp@gmail.com East Polk Rotary Club Darrell Hanson 218 19th St. SW Altoona, IA 50009 www.eastpolkrotary.org/links.htm darrellhanson2@gmail.com Greater Des Moines Partnership Jay Byers 700 Locust Street, Ste. 100 Des Moines,, IA 50309 (515)286-4950 jbyers@desmoinesmetro.com Iowa Donor Network Rick Ramsey 320 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (800)831-4131 • (575)727-7911 www.iowadonornetwork.org rramsey@iadn.org King David Lodge # 407 Michael Johnson 707 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2860 www.kingdavidlodge407.com michael.jb.johnson@gmail.com Relay for Life Tara Eisele 1717 Ingersoll Ave, Ste 111 Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)727-0046 www.relayforlife.org/ easternpolkcoia Tara.eisele@cancer.org Ronald McDonald House Brenda Miller 1441 Pleasant St Des Moines, IA 50314 (515)243-2111 (515)280-3111 www.rmhdesmoines.org brenda@rmhdesmoines.org

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GOLD HIGHLIGHTS = Gold Club Members SILVER HIGHLIGHTS = Silver Club Members SEP Dollars for Scholars Roger Mahnke PO Box 203 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4401 rogermahnke32@gmail.com SEP Kiwanis Dottie Beckett PO Box 187 Altoona, IA 50009-0178 (515)360-6420 www.kiwanisaltoonaia.org dottie_beckett@yahoo.com Swerve Outreach Maggie Crabb PO Box 430 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)991-1463 www.altoonakidscafe.com altoonakidscafe@gmail.com Za-Ga-Zig Shrine Diana Corbin 1100 Shriners Pkwy Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3000 • (515)967-7607 dcorbin@zgzia.ord

ORGANIZATIONS/ NON PROFIT/ DISABILITY PROVIDER Candeo Marcy Davis 9550 White Oak Lane Johnston, IA 50301 (515)259-8110 • (515)259-8109 www.candeoiowa.org marcy.davis@candeoiowa.org Make-A-Wish Foundation Chris Voggesser 3024 104th Street Urbandale, IA 50322 (515)334-2636 www.iowa.wish.org cvoggesser@iowa.wish.org PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS Adventureland Park Molly Vincent 305 34th Ave NW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)266-2121 • (515)266-9831 www.adventurelandpark.com molly@adventurelandpark.com Griffs Valley View RV Park & Campgrounds Carol Griffieon 5200 NE 62nd Ave Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5474 • (515)967-1760 www.griffsrv.com griffieon@msn.com

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BUSINESS LISTINGS PHOTOGRAPHY/ PHOTOGRAPHERS

Isenberger Photography Brent Isenberger 8060 NE 27th Ave Altoona, IA 50009 (515)360-9179 www.isenbergerphoto.com Brent@isenbergerphoto.com Kesling Photography Kelly Kesling 701 3rd Street SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)988-9246 www.keslingphotography.com keslingphotography@gmail.com PRINTING/ SCREEN PRINTING Fly Graphic Style Rodney Kaster 602 SW 9th Street Suite D Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)255-1140 • (866)619-1710 www.flygraphictees.com rodney@flygraphictees.com Silver Printing & Promotions Mike Silver 3119 SE Honeysuckle Ct. PO Box 728 Ankeny, IA 50021 (515)963-7880 • (515)963-7881 www.silverprintingandpromotions.com mike@silverprintingandpromotions.com

Sports Page Sporting Goods Todd Thimesch 550 36th Ave SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-1888 www.sportspageteam.com todd@sportspageteam.com

PROFESSIONAL-DESIGN SERVICES/ENGINEERS SVPA Architects Inc. Thad Long, AIA 1466 28th Street, Suite 200 West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515)327-5990 • (515)327-5991 www.svpa-architects.com t-long@svpa-architects.com Shive-Hattery, Inc. Jill Pudenz 4125 Westown Parkway, Ste 100 West Des Moines, IA 50266 (515)223-8104 • (515)223-0622 www.shive-hattery.com jpudenz@shive-hattery.com Snyder & Associates, Inc. David N. Moeller 2727 SW Snyder Blvd Ankeny, IA 50023 (515)964-2020 • (515)964-7938 www.snyder-associates.com dnmoeller@snyder-associates.com

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BUSINESS LISTINGS PROFESSIONAL-DESIGN SERVICES/GRAPHIC DESIGN

Eisenlauer Team Re/Max Real Estate Myrna Eisenlauer Etc. Graphics, Inc 932 N Shadyview Blvd Kevin Seiberling Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 150 1st St (515)770-2455 Carlisle, IA 50047 www.eisenlauerteam.com (515)989-0900 • (515)989-3886 myrna@eisenlauerteam.com www.etcgraphics.com Iowa Realty/Lacie Sibly kevin@etcgraphics.com 809 8th Street SW, Ste. A West Works Altoona, IA 50009 Julie West (515)669-9430 8060 NE 27th Ave laciesibley.iowarealty.com Altoona, IA 50009 laciesibley@iowarealty.com (515)967-8169 Iowa Realty/Sara Elmer www.4westworks.com Sara Elmer julie@4westworks.com 809 8th Street SW PROFESSIONAL-DESIGN Altoona, IA 50009 SERVICES/GRAPHIC DESIGN/ (515)453-5850 INTERNET WEBSITE DESIGN saraelmer@iowarealty.com One Peel Iowa Realty - Altoona Josh Kruse Lea Sundeen 2135 4th Ave. SE 809 8th St SW, Ste A Altoona, IA 50009 Altoona, IA 50009 (319)830-1981 (515)453-5470 • (515)453-6664 josh@onepeel.net www.iowarealty.com REAL ESTATE/AGENTS

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services First Realty Tresa Boal 3770 8th St SW, Ste I Altoona, IA 50009 (515)453-7200 • (515)453-7700 firstrealtyhomes.com tboal@firstrealtyhomes.com Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/First Realty Geri Doyle 3770 8th Street SW, Ste. J Altoona, IA 50009 (641)521-5678 www.geridoyle.com geridoyle5678@gmail.com Century 21 Signature Real Estate Anna Culbertson 160 Adventureland Dr. Altoona, IA 50009 (515)963-1040 • (515)965-2495 www.iowac21sre.com anna@c21sre.com Cindy Metge Team/ Coldwell Banker Realtors Cindy Metge 1003 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)669-3003 • (515)224-3072 www.CindyMetge.com cindy@cindymetge.com Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group Realtor Liz Price 1003 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0046 • (515)224-3080 www.cbdsm.com Liz.Price@cbdsm.com

GOLD HIGHLIGHTS = Gold Club Members SILVER HIGHLIGHTS = Silver Club Members

Kim Byers/ReMax Real Estate Concepts Kim Byers 550 36th Ave. SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)250-6475 www.kimbyershomes.com kim.byers@realestateconcepts.net Pennie Carroll and Associates/ Keller Williams Realty Pennie Carroll 1700 Andrews Dr. 2625 SE Jarvis Lane, Runnells, IA 50237 Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)490-8025 www.penniecarroll.com pennie@penniecarroll.com RE/MAX Precision Stephanie VanDerKamp 301 Center Pl SW, Ste F Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2903 • (515)967-2748 www.opportunitiesrealestate.com stephanie.vanderkamp@gmail.com RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts Lance Hanson Lrfleming@iowarealty.com 550 36th Ave SW Suite BB Iowa Realty/ Theresa Wing Altoona, IA 50009 809 8th St SW (515)967-1532 Altoona, IA 50009 www.desmoinesareahomes.com (515)453-6299 lance@realestateconcpets.net theresawing.iowarealty.com RE/MAX Real Estate theresawing@iowarealty.com Group - Peggy S Harmeyer Iowa Realty/ Peggy S. Harmeyer Harry and Sandra Clark 932 Shadyview Boulevard Harry Clark Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 809 8th St SW, Ste A (515)208-8132 Altoona, IA 50009 www.peggyharmeyer.com (515)453-5619 • (515)453-6664 peggy@peggyharmeyer.com www.harryandsandraclark.

RE/MAX Real Estate Groupiowarealty.com Pleasant Hill heclark@iowarealty.com Mary Godwin Iowa Realty/ Tony Palmer 932 N. Shadyview Blvd.

Tony Palmer Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 809 8th St SW, Ste A (515)271-7732 • (515)271-7780 Altoona, IA 50009 www.dsmhomes.com (515)453-5342 • (515)453-6664 mgodwin@dsmhomes.com www.dsmmetroproperty.com Todd Omundson - RE/MAX tonypalmer@iowarealty.com Real Estate Keller Williams/Denise Parker Todd Omundson 4001 Westown Parkway 201 11th St NW West Des Moines, IA 50266 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)954-0359 • (515)331-4301 (515)577-5099 www.kw.com/kw/agent/deniseparker www.todd4homes.com dparker@kw.com REAL ESTATE/APARTMENTS Keller Williams/ Alpine Apartments Greater Des Moines Jeanette Webb Jenny Moats 706 2nd Ave SW, #4 408 5th St NW Altoona, IA 50009 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)221-1009 (515)306-7906 • (515)331-4301 www.jennymoats.com Altoona Towers jennymoats@kw.com Lisa Van Houten 1414 Adventureland Dr Ste 4111 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5555 • (515)967-4924 lisah@ppm-inc.com

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Centennial Place Apartments Ron Molencamp 901 7th Ave SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-8958 • (515)967-0558 ron@tmgmanagement.com Ironwood Apartments Trevor Muhlenbrach 2570 1st Ave. S Altoona, IA 50009 (515)422-9881 • (515)967-6049 www.hpdesmoines.com trevor@haverkamp-properties.com Oakland Pointe & Spruce Pointe Apts Lisa Holmes 615 17th Ave NW, Ste 5100 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4555 • (515)967-4924 lisah@ppm-inc.com Triple Crown Apartments Sara Madison 1030 Greenway Court Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2252 • (515)967-7579 www.newburyliving.com smadison@newburyliving.com Venbury Trail Apartments Chelsea Anders 908 8th St SW, Ste 8 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0027 • (515)967-5085 www.conlinproperties.com venburytrail@conlinproperties.com REAL ESTATE/COMMERCIAL Conkling Rentals Skip Conkling 516 6th St NW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-1181 conkling_8@msn.com Warren Farms, Inc. Mike Warren PO Box 493 Altoona, IA 50009-0493 (515)967-4254 mwarren@marzetti.com REAL ESTATE/INSPECTIONS High Caliber Home Inspections Joe Shepherd 8324 NE 46th Ave Altoona, IA 50009 (515)783-6566 joe@hchinspections.com REAL ESTATE/ MOBILE HOME PARKS Country Club Crossing Barbara Hickey 1101 Hickory Blvd Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-7714 www.yescommunities.com Barbara.Hickey@arc-hs.com

GOLD HIGHLIGHTS = Gold Club Members SILVER HIGHLIGHTS = Silver Club Members REAL ESTATE/ PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Linden Oaks by RedWood Amanda Cruse 437 Elgin Lane NW Altoona, IA 50009 (844)856-0830 • (216)360-9443 www.byRedwood.com acruse@byredwood.com Wolf Creek James Bossenbroerk 518 Wolf Creek Loop Rd SW Bondurant, IA 50035 (515)967-6400 • (515)967-0080 sbossenbroek@northgateholidngs.com RECREATION/ SPORTING GOODS True Pitch, Inc. Becky Jensen 106A 1st Ave S Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2303 • (515)967-7619 www.truepitchmounds.com info@pitchingmounds.com RELIGIOUS AFFILIATIONS Adventure-Life Reformed Church Tom Vande Berg 1700 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5184 • (515)967-6567 www.adventurelife.org adventurelife@adventurelife.org

BUSINESS LISTINGS

Altoona Christian Church Jody Purdie 2890 1st Ave S Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4382 • (515)967-5112 www.altoonachristianchurch.com altoonadcc@msn.com Christ the King Lutheran Church John Schonkaes 600 1st Ave N Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3349 • (515)967-3254 www.christthekingaltoona.com pastorctkaltoona@q.com Cornerstone Baptist Church Shelleena McConnell 410 17th Ave SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2988 www.cornerstonealtoona.com mcconnellfive@yahoo.com CrossWay Community Church Barron Geiger 608 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2248 www.crosswayaltoona.org barron@crosswayaltoona.org Lutheran Church of the Cross Laurel Swanson 1701 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4818 • (515)967-3473 www.lccaltoona.org laurel@lccaltoona.org

SS John & Paul Catholic Church Tim Fitzgerald 1401 1st Ave S Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3796 • (515)967-7197 www.ssjohnpaul.org ssjohnpaul@ssjohpaul.org RESTAURANTS

Altoona Subway/8th Street Missy Price 209 8th Street SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-8628 • (515)957-3158 altoona8thstsubway@gmail.com Altoona Subway/ Adventureland Dr Debbie Dunn 2215 Adventureland Dr. Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0380 • (515)967-0380 midiasubway@gmail.com Bianchi Boys Pizza & Pasta Rick Bianchi 2437 Adventureland Dr, Ste B Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-0807 www.bianchiboys.com rbianchi00@yahoo.com

Bianchi’s Hilltop Restaurant Briana Bianchi 2820 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA 50317 (515)265-2746 www.bianchishilltoprestaurant.com bianchishilltop@gmail.com Breadeaux Pizza Merlen Fry 825 17th Ave SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3708 • (515)967-9143 breadeauxpizza.com merlenfry@yahoo.com Claxon’s Andy McReynolds 3131 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-7979 • (515)967-9304 www.claxonbbq.com claxonsbbq@aol.com Fireside Grille Brett McAllister 523 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-8122 abmcallister@yahoo.com Ignite, LLC Carol Bakeris 480 Center Pl SW, Unit C Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-6624 ignite4altoona@gmail.com

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Jethro’s N Jake’s Smokehouse Steaks Bruce Gerleman 2601 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-9727 • (515)957-9737 www.jethrosdesmoines.com Jimmy John’s Brady Schwebach 301 Center Pl SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-6464 • (515)967-7717 www.jimmyjohns.com Schway74@gmail.com Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse Kevin Berger 550 Bass Pro Dr NW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-9600 (515)957-3125 www.johnnysitaliansteakhouse. com kberger@hoari.com KFC / Taco Bell Ashley McKee 2639 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-6682 (319)728-2940 G160018@kfc.com Max’s Highway Diner Kim Slifka 3231 Adventureland Dr. Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-8000 (515)967-0154 dmmax.hwydiner@bosselman.com McDonald’s Teri Nelson 3734 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)251-4808 (515)251-3965 TJNelson64@gmail.com Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Kim Rickert 2621 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-9900 (515)957-9902 www.perkinsrestaurants.com 5146@prkmc.com Pizza Hut/ Delivery and Carry Out Charles Lane 3160 8th St SW, Suite B Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-0685 chazfromlodi2002@gmail.com Sam’s Bar & Grill Susan Garner 3160 8th St SW, Ste P Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-9790 garnersbw@gmail.com Sugar Shack Mark Poulos 100 8th St SE, Ste E Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2527 (515)957-9765 marksamuelpoulos@gmail.com

The Big Steer Randy Fix 1715 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-6933 fixrfix@aol.com Village Inn Shannan Serg 3410 8th Street SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-9095 www.villageinn.com 110855@abrholdings.com Wendy’s Vicki Wilson 3530 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-0373 (515)957-0136 altoona@wencustomers.com

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Marilyn’s Hallmark Shop Rhonda Jones 550 36th Ave SW, Ste G Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-2711 (515)967-2711 www.hallmark.com marilynsaltoona@gmail.com Vine & Willow Emily Baker 305 1st. Ave. South Altoona, IA 50009 (515)210-3646 (515)967-6221 vineandwillow@gmail.com RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ HARDWARE

Rasmussen Bike Shop of Altoona John Rasmussen 307 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4414 (515)957-3190 www.rasmussenbikealtoona.com rasmussenbikesaltoona@gmail.com

Altoona Ace Hardware Dan Axline 340 8th St SE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0808 danaxline@hotmail.com Porter Do It Best Hardware & Rental David Porter 4209 Hubbell Ave Des Moines, IA 50317 (515)266-1149 (515)266-1140 www.porterdoitbest.com porterdoitbest@qwestoffice.net

RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ CONSIGNMENT

RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ ICE CREAM

LaTeDa Boutique Lou Ann Seavey 100 8th St SE, Ste H Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3501 www.la-te-da.com shoplateda@aol.com

Classic Frozen Custard Julie Berns 2437 Adventureland Dr., Ste. A Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-1050 thebernsfamily@q.com Menchie’s Altoona Crossing Greg Johansen 3418 8th St SW, Ste 1 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-0403 (515)967-0426 www.menchies.com

RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ BICYCLES

RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ CONVENIENCE STORES Casey’s General Store Dick Hardesty 407 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4047 www.caseys.com store_0006@maillist.caseys.com RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ FARM EQUIPMENT Prairie Ag Supply Kevin Snetselaar PO Box 250 12372 Hwy 163 West Prairie City, IA 50228 (515)994-3200 (515)994-3272 www.prairieagsupply.com kevin@prairieagsupply.com RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ GIFT ITEMS Hidden Treasures Gifts & Book-Tea-Que Twila Shreves 100 8th St SE, Ste F Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-4213 twila.shreves@gmail.com

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RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ MATTRESS SALES Des Moines Mattress Sheldon Graber 1305 1st Ave N Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3414 (515)957-8615 dmmattress.com dmmattress@hotmail.com RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ PET SUPPLIES PETSAKES Craig Johnson 295 9th St NE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-1555 www.petsakes.com cjohnson@agalliance.us

RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ POOLS & SPAS Central Iowa Pool & Spa Mario Alba 5360 NE 14th St. Des Moines, IA 50313 (515)263-6900 (515)262-4512 www.soakandswim.com mario@soakandswim.com RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ SHOPPING CENTERS Outlets of Des Moines TJ Just, Manager 801 Bass Pro Drive NW Altoona, IA 50009 Walmart Supercenter Shannon Ferguson 3501 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-1711 (515)967-1914 www.walmart.com RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ SPORTING GOODS Bass Pro Shops Jason Truman 1000 Bass Pro Dr NW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-5500 (515)957-5536 www.basspro.com jatruman@basspro.com Sports Page Sporting Goods Todd Thimesch 550 36th Ave SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-1888 www.sportspageteam.com todd@sportspageteam.com RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ WINDOW TREATMENTS Allen Interiors, LLC Mark Allen PO Box 132 Altoona, IA 50009 (515)249-0501 www.alleninteriorsllc.com mark@alleninteriorsllc.com RETAIL-SHOPS-STORES/ WINE & SPIRITS Cyclone Liquors Brian Chittenden 626 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50010 (515)233-2327 www.cycloneliquors.com

GOLD HIGHLIGHTS = Gold Club Members SILVER HIGHLIGHTS = Silver Club Members

BUSINESS LISTINGS

SECURITY-SAFETY/SYSTEMS

STORAGE/REFRIGERATED

Security Industry Specialist Inc. Bill Gray 100 Share Way NW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)393-1896 www.sis.us bgray@sis.us

Iowa Cold Storage LLC Jamey Franzen 612 Adventureland Dr NE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)957-8595 (515)265-1995 www.iowacold.com JFranzen@iowacold.com

STORAGE

At Your Call Limos & Buses Steve Wolvers 102 1st St SE Bondurant, IA 50035 (515)393-0440 www.ayclimoandbuses.com ayclimo@gmail.com

Adventureland Drive Self Storage Dave Fegley 435 Adventureland Dr. Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-9720 www.adventurelanddriveselfstorage.com dfegley18@gmail.com Heartland Storage and U-Haul Mick Waddell 1306 Prairie Dr., SW Bondurant, IA 50035 (515)957-0778 www.heartlandstorage.com heartlandbrv@gmail.com

TRANSPORTATION/SERVICES

Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority Elizabeth Presutti 620 Cherry St Des Moines, IA 50309 (515)283-8100 www.ridedart.com epresutti@ridedart.com Elite Party Bus Scott Blaha 418 17th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)290-5340 www.elitepartybus-dsm.com elitepartybus@gmail.com

Joy B. Fitzgerald, Inc. Penny Moehn 2207 Adventureland Dr Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-5114 (515)967-7641 www.jbfinc.net ljohnson@jbfinc.net Merchants Distribution Service Greg Dickinson 1420 11th Ave NE Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-1402 (515)967-2561 www.merchantsdsm.com gregd@merchantsdsm.com TRAVEL AGENCIES

Odyssey Travel Norma Bettis 319 8th St SW Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-3646 (515)967-0794 NormaBettis@msn.com TRUCKING/ EQUIPMENT & SERVICE Majestic Truck Collision & Frame Repair Marc Hyland 503 1st Ave N Altoona, IA 50009 (515)967-7667 (515)967-6940 www.majesticktruck.com mjh@majestictruck.com

Rivas Services Dave Rivas 6650 SE 6th Ave Pleasant Hill, IA 50327 (515)480-2321 djr.davidrivas@gmail.com O’Halloran International James O’Halloran 3311 Adventureland Dr Des Moines, IA 50306-1804 (515)967-3300 (515)967-0206 www.ohallorans.com JOhalloranJR@ohallorans.com UTILITIES/ UTILITY COMPANIES

MidAmerican Energy Chad Jacks 3500 104th St Urbandale, IA 50322 (515)252-6760 (515)252-6758 www.midamericanenergy.com ckjacks@midamerican.com WHOLESALE/CLUBS Sam’s Club Jacqueline Clair 4625 SE Delaware Ave Ankeny, IA 50021 (515)559-1747 www.samsclub.com jaclair.s06979.us@samsclub.com

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The Th he city citty of Altoona Altoona has seen a on of of growth grrow wth h and not just by ton popullattio on size. sizze. population Ov verr the the course course of the last Over wo years, yearrs, th he city has contwo the inue ed tto o ga ain land area through tinued gain both vo olu untary y and involuntary voluntary annex xatio on. annexation.

Altoo ona cit ty planner, Chad Altoona city Quick k, sa aid d tthat hat the city has Quick, said been doing do oin ng a llot ot of it lately. “A As w ec on ntinue to grow it is “As we continue im mpor orta ant tthat ha at we provide land important fo or future futurre development futu dev evelopment and all for t d l t from f i types off development residential to commercial and park space,� Quick said.

While not many homes have been affected by these annexTHE HERALD-INDEX ations, the town has grown by FEBRUARY 8, 2017 522 acres.

Most recently the city counA L T O O N A • M I T C H E L L V I L L E • B O N D U RcilAapproved N T • the P annexation L E A S Aof N T H I L L land east of NE 56th St., north of JEFF CURRY/USA TODAY SPORTS PHOTOS Interstate 80. This portion of Iowa’s Cory Clark celebrates after beating South Dakota kota State’s Stta Seth Gross 4-3 for the 133-pound NCAA title. land was voluntarily annexed in

by Anderson Family Farms.

In the city’s comprehensive plan this area is expected to be industrial or a business park.

While there’s interest in the land, there are no immediate plans for development.

North of Altoona there are 215 acres of land owned by Big R Farms which was annexed into the city last fall.

Following the annexation into Altoona, this area was rezoned from an agricultural zone to a limited industrial zone. It is expected that this will become a CHRIS CUELLAR site for manufacturing, distriIowa Hawkeyes CCUELLAR@DMREG.COM bution or a data center. wrestler Cory “These are all development Clark wrestles ST. LOUIS — Cory Clark can climb driven. We don’t go out and just South Dakota to the top of the podium at the NCAA annex land to be annexing State Jackrabbits Division I Wrestling Championships. land,� said Jeff Mark, Altoona Seth Gross Finally. city administrator. “Every one during the 133 A four-time All-American from of these annexations is based on class Pleasant Hill, the Iowa 133-pound senand also businesses in weight the some developer buying the land Bondurant, Pleasant Hill become 45th, 46th 46tth towns to join finals for the ior was in Saturday night’s championcommunity pledging to hire and then wanting to build NCAA Division I ship match for the third consecutive veterans. houses or businesses on it and Iowahis community in the state ate tthe vibrancy is very obvious.�

JONATHAN KRUEGER “The Bondurant Chamber Wrestling year. He earned first win, claiming they want to be in the city for JNKRUEGER@REGISTERMEDIA.COM ern and the in the eastern Bondurant has been a lead- of Commerce is proud to have Championships a 4-3 decision overfirst South Dakota city services to those facilities.� e part of the county. er in veterans affairs with a been on the leading edge with at Scottrade JONATHAN KRUEGER State’s Seth Gross.

In a matter of two hours on JNKRUEGER@REGISTERMEDIA.COM nity fformer national commander the city in becoming a Home a small have community Center. “I thought if“It it is wouldn’t gotSee GROWTH, Page 5A ing ffor the American Legion com- Base Iowa community,� said Friday two cities in east Polk but it is a rapidly growing ten done, it would have been a disasery iing from the community.

The Altoona Chamber held County were named Home community and it is a very Adam Kline of the Chamber ter,� Clark said. its annual dinner on Saturday Base Iowa communities. young community,� said Gov. Home Base Iowa will at- and a Marine Corps veteran. “And eachTerry year IBranstad. didn’t accomplish ave ttract veterans to live in the night with around 250 in attenThe city of Bondurant be“You have

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dance.

A Night in Tuscany was the theme for the dinner at Prairie Meadows.

Local ..............................1A-5A Awards were handed out for Viewpoint ....................6A-7A Young Professional of the Year, East Small Business of the Year, thePolk Life ................1B-2B Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, Calendar..............................2B the Corporate Star award, Outschool work and stuff that Looking standing Citizens award and the Back......................2B keeps their brains moving.�

Newell Franklin award. Public Records.......4A, 2B-4B During the week the kids Matt Sexton, the regional diMARK DAVITT PHOTOS/SPECIAL TO THE HERALD-INDEX went on field trips to the AlSports...................................1A rector of the United States SenBeginning tumbling classes for children 2-3 are among the many youth activities at the Altoona Campus. s. Tay Taylor ylorr K Kono on no jo joined oined her classmates in the stretch exercise before the class started their toona Historical Society, CAP ate and Altoona resident, was work out.

Theater and Altoona Campus. the recipient of the Young ProThe spring break availabilfessional of the Year award. ity of Kids Klub has been help“Matt worked tirelessly Find more at www. helping Senator Joni Ernst ful to many working families. altoonaherald.com make her goal of visiting all 99 “Many of the homes have counties in Iowa in 2016 all the both mom and dad working so while still making time to help they need somewhere for raise money for a family in need their children to go,� said Ashin the SEP community during ley Hejlik, program coordinathe annual AAYP Bar Crawl in tor. “It is extremely important March, championing the winin our society nowadays to ning team in the AAYP vs. keep children safe and enAARP Trivia Night tournament and guiding runners to stay the gaged.� course during the fourth annual Some of the STEAM activJONATHAN KRUEGER/HERALD-INDEX Nippy Hippie Charity 5K,� said Matthew Haberman during the A group of Kids Klub members cheer during a game of Pictionary.

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Some Southeast Polk students spent their spring break at the Kids Klub in Altoona.

They went on field trips throughout the week and participated in science, technology, engineering, art and math activities. “The weather wasn’t great but we were still able to give them a lot of things to do throughout the week,� said Tyler Finders with Kids Klub. “We also had our STEAM stations set out so they can get their enrichment over spring break. They are able to keep working on stuff related to

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The lastt fiscal fisscall year yea was a fo or growth grrowth in eastgreat time for oun nty y with with the t cities ern Polk County a, Bondurant Bon ndur of Altoona, and Hilll all all seeing see Pleasant Hill subowtth. stantial growth.

The city of Altoona issued permits for 130 new single family homes, 17 multi-family buildings with 197 units and 138 commercial building permits.

The permits were worth more than $116 million, a record year.

The projects grew the taxable valuation for the city of Al-

toona by $42.8 million. “When your valuation goes up obviously that gives you more tax dollars to pay your bills and with that type of growth we have $350,000 more this upcoming budget year to help us pay our bills,� said Randy Pierce, finance officer for

the city of Altoona.

Bondurant saw an increase of $34.7 million in taxable valuation.

The growth included 123 new single family homes, 11 multi-family units and one commercial building and $1.3 million in other permit valua-

tion. “It shows that people are happy with the city and happy with the things the city is doing,� said Mark Arentsen, city administrator in Bondurant. “It is going to help generate new See GROWTH, Page 3A

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Beginning tumbling classes for children 2-3 are among the many youth Beginning Only two years tumbling into the bowlclasses for children 2-3 are among the many youth activities at the REESE STRICKLAND PHOTOS/SPECIAL TO THE HERALD-INDEX activities at the Altoona Campus. She does have it. Lila Stecker hit the ing program at Bondurant-Farrar Altoona Campus. Adria Meyer stuck the landing on her trampoline jump while being The Southeast Polk Rams celebrate after defeating Ft. Dodge for the e 2017 7 IIHSAA State Dual Tournament title at Wells Fargo Arena. balance beam like a veteran beamer. the schoolguided already had itsAspen first Phillips and Meredith Evans. byhas teachers

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For Southeast Polk, winning its third team duals state wrestling tournament since 2013 and the fourth traditional style state wrestling tournament since 2013 has placed a target on their backs.

The Rams celebrated this year’s success with a rally on Sunday, but they also acknowledged the success means other teams are gunning for them. “It means we are consistent, we have been in the top two every year since 2012 when we didn’t wrestle at the state duals because of the timing,� said head coach Jason Christenson. “Every tournament since then we have been first or second, so consistency, which means everybody hates us and nobody wants to see us win. Nobody lost any sleep last night when we lost those individual matches and it will serve as a great motivator for our program as we move forward.�

In the state duals, Southeast Polk took down Cedar Rapids Prairie, Waverly-Shell Rock and Fort Dodge on the way to the championship.

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Sophom Soph omore ore Elizabeth Elizabeth Stanley Stanley Sophomore firstt individually firs individually individua lly at the placed first district distri ct meet meet with with a score of 410, 410, a 185 in game game one and and a 225 225 in game 185 two.

Th d Inside The second place bowler in See more on the district rolled Stanley’s a 348. Teammate finish at state Briley Hick finon Monday ished fifth in the on Page 2B. meet.

At the state meet, Stanley finished 21st out of more than 50 girls competing. She bowled a 203 in game one and a 153 in game two for an average of 178.

For Stanley the trip to state was a goal she was working to accomplish. “Bowling is an extremely mental game and it has taken everything to get me to where I am now, to spending money for coaching and being at the bowling alley practicing for hours upon

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The Iowa Department of Education has released its Iowa School Report Card from the year 2016.

The report card ranks every school based on its performance and then rates them.

Ratings include priority, needs improvement, acceptable, commendable, high performing and exceptional.

Southeast Polk’s Mitchellville Elementary was the only school out of the area’s districts to receive an exceptional rating.

Four Mile Elementary, also in the Southeast Polk Community School District, received a rating of high performing. “It reinforces the hard work that is being done by the teachers and the leaders within the building,� said Dirk Halupnik, superintendent at Southeast Polk. “It also provides more evidence to set goals to reach even higher.�

Six schools in the Southeast Polk district received a ranking of commendable. Those include Altoona Elementary, Centennial Elementary, Clay Elementary, Runnells Elementary, the high school and the junior high.

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