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Years in the making, work to widen rest of First Avenue in Altoona begins this spring
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA years-long makeover of First Avenue in Altoona is ready for its finishing touches. The Altoona...
First Avenue finish and a kayak launch at Spring Creek Park are coming to Altoona in 2024
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 5 months agoA long-awaited street renovation will finally be completed in Altoona, and more major road projects...
Lane closures coming to 8th Street in Altoona for road reconstruction. See where:
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 month agoLane closures are coming to Eighth Street Southwest in Altoona as construction work begins. Starting...
Altoona leaders to review 12 applicants for container park spaces
Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 21—ALTOONA — A dozen entrepreneurial ideas are competing for five spots in a new park planned along Division Street that will be made from modified, metal shipping containers. On Thursday ...
The Monday After: 'Special' stops in Stark County
The Repository via Yahoo News· 2 years agoThe "Prosperity Special" – a record 20 locomotives on a train – journeyed through Canton 100 years ago and made quite a spectacle of itself. "HUGE...
Five businesses approved for Altoona container park
Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoMay 1—ALTOONA — Altoona announced the slate of successful applicants for "The Yard," a container park project that will host several local businesses. Five businesses got the nod Monday afternoon ...
19 central Iowa holiday events take over every December day leading to Christmas Eve
The Des Moines Register via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe holiday season is here and with it comes a slew of events throughout the Des Moines area. So if...
Scenic railroad back in business
Cumberland Times News, Md. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 15—CUMBERLAND, Md. — The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad will return to the rails Thursday after crews replaced about 400 feet of damaged track near the railroad's train yard. The damage ...
Safety board: Alabama derailed train lacked needed couplers
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA Norfolk Southern train that derailed in Alabama earlier this month lacked required alignment...
Former U.S. Rep. Bud Shuster dead at 91
The Daily American via Yahoo News· 1 year agoHARRISBURG, Pa. — Former U.S. Rep. Bud Shuster, an influential Republican lawmaker who strongly backed transportation projects but ran afoul of ethics...
