Altoona Area Historical Society

Altoona Area Historical Society The Altoona Area Historical Society is established to collect and secure artifacts and historical re

๐ŸŽ†๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ  ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽบ๐Ÿ“ฃ Huge shoutout to the Tony Mapu Memorial Foundation for joining the celebration this year โ€” honoring legacy, f...
06/18/2025

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๐Ÿ“ฃ Huge shoutout to the Tony Mapu Memorial Foundation for joining the celebration this year โ€” honoring legacy, family, and community. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿงจ Letโ€™s light up Altoona with unity, creativity, and red-white-and-blue spirit!
๐Ÿ“ฒ Tag your group, invite your friends, and letโ€™s make memories!
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽˆ

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Weโ€™re Rolling Into the Parade! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŽ‰Catch Kustom Concrete Pumping in the Altoona 4th of July Parade this year!๐Ÿš›๐Ÿ’ช Concr...
06/17/2025

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Weโ€™re Rolling Into the Parade! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŽ‰
Catch Kustom Concrete Pumping in the Altoona 4th of July Parade this year!
๐Ÿš›๐Ÿ’ช Concrete power meets community pride!

๐Ÿ“ Parade kicks off at 10:00 AM
๐Ÿ“ Line-up starts at 8:00 AM along 8th Street SW
๐Ÿ“… Friday, July 4, 2025
๐ŸŽ† You wonโ€™t want to miss it!

Letโ€™s celebrate independence, hometown spirit, and some seriously strong trucks. See you there! ๐ŸŽ‡โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ“†Mark Your Calendars! This monthโ€™s historical presentation, led by Dawn Bentley, is one you wonโ€™t want to miss! Join us ...
06/16/2025

๐Ÿ“†Mark Your Calendars! This monthโ€™s historical presentation, led by Dawn Bentley, is one you wonโ€™t want to miss! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we journey back in time and uncover the story behind one of Iowaโ€™s most tragic train disasters. Can't wait to see you there!

๐Ÿ’™Happy Fatherโ€™s Day! Today, we honor the role models, steadfast supporters, and everyday heroes who show up when it matt...
06/15/2025

๐Ÿ’™Happy Fatherโ€™s Day! Today, we honor the role models, steadfast supporters, and everyday heroes who show up when it matters most. Your guidance, strength, and presence make a lasting difference. Weโ€™re grateful for the incredible impact youโ€™ve made in our livesโ€”Thank You!

๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽ‰ Adventureland Resort is rolling into the Altoona 4th of July Parade! ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธCatch us Thursday, July 4th @ 10 AM as we cru...
06/12/2025

๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽ‰ Adventureland Resort is rolling into the Altoona 4th of July Parade! ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Catch us Thursday, July 4th @ 10 AM as we cruise down 8th Street SW with our decorated ride and RAM-sized fun! ๐Ÿšโœจ

๐ŸŽˆ Parade Line-Up starts at 8:00 AM
๐ŸŽŠ Weโ€™re bringing smiles, energy, and a little Adventureland magic to the route!

Come cheer us on and celebrate Independence Day with the whole community! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’ฅ

06/10/2025

๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽŠ POP CONFETTI = BIG HIT! ๐ŸŽŠ๐ŸŽ‰
The crowd LOVED it โ€” and letโ€™s be honest, so did we! ๐Ÿคฉโœจ

๐Ÿ’ฅ Whoโ€™s bringing the POP CONFETTI for the next round?
We canโ€™t go back to boring! ๐Ÿšซ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™€๏ธ
Letโ€™s keep the sparkle flying and the smiles going! ๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ

๐Ÿ‘‡Drop your name if youโ€™re on confetti duty โ€” or just wanna make it rain fun! ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŽˆ๐Ÿ’ฅ

06/10/2025

06/10/2025

๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽบ POV: The sound of pride echoes through Bondurant!
The Bondurant-Farrar School Band showed UP and showed OUT for their community โ€“ bringing the beats, the spirit, and a whole lot of heart! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ™Œ

๐Ÿ’ซ Small town. Big pride. Loud support.

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Altoonaโ€™s 4th of July Parade is Almost Here! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŽ‰Join us on Friday, July 4, 2025 for a celebration full of community ...
06/09/2025

๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Altoonaโ€™s 4th of July Parade is Almost Here! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŽ‰
Join us on Friday, July 4, 2025 for a celebration full of community spirit, flags, and fun! ๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽˆ

๐Ÿ•™ Parade kicks off at 10:00 AM
๐Ÿ“ Line-Up begins at 8:00 AM along 8th Street SW
๐Ÿ’ต Entry Fee: $25 (๐ŸŽ FREE for non-profits!)

Weโ€™re excited to welcome King David #407 Masonic Lodge to this yearโ€™s lineup! ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽฉ๐Ÿ“œ

๐Ÿ’ธ Pay via Venmo:
โœ‰๏ธ Or mail checks payable to AAHS

Donโ€™t miss your chance to be part of Altoonaโ€™s biggest hometown tradition โ€” sign up your group today! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ’ƒ

๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽ‰ Parade Planning Mode: Activated! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ†Weโ€™re in full-on planning mode with the City of Altoona โ€” finalizing the details a...
06/06/2025

๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽ‰ Parade Planning Mode: Activated! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ†

Weโ€™re in full-on planning mode with the City of Altoona โ€” finalizing the details and making sure this yearโ€™s 4th of July Parade is one to remember! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœจ

๐Ÿšœ Floats โœ…
๐ŸŽถ Music โœ…
๐Ÿญ Candy (LOTS of it) โœ…
๐Ÿ“ Waivers signed โœ…
๐ŸŽ‰ Excitement level = OFF THE CHARTS!

Get READY, Altoona!
Mark your calendars:
๐Ÿ“… Friday, July 4th, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Parade rolls through downtown at 10:00 AM
Bring your chairs, your flags, and your best red-white-&-blue! โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™

๐ŸŽ†๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Red, White, and Ready to Roll! ๐ŸŽ‡๐ŸงจSpotted at Target: the cutest 4th of July fits for the whole crew! โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™ Whether you...
06/05/2025

๐ŸŽ†๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Red, White, and Ready to Roll! ๐ŸŽ‡๐Ÿงจ
Spotted at Target: the cutest 4th of July fits for the whole crew! โค๏ธ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ’™ Whether youโ€™re walking in the Altoona 4th of July Parade or just soaking up the summer fun, these patriotic pieces are parade-perfect. ๐Ÿงบ๐Ÿฉฑ๐Ÿฉณ

โœจ Grab your gingham, pull on that flag sweater, and weโ€™ll see YOU on the parade route!
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๐ŸŽ† Altoonaโ€™s 4th of July Celebration is Almost Here! Get ready for a day full of fun, community spirit, and patriotic pri...
06/02/2025

๐ŸŽ† Altoonaโ€™s 4th of July Celebration is Almost Here!

Get ready for a day full of fun, community spirit, and patriotic pride!

๐ŸŽ‰ Parade kicks off at 10 AM โ€” Donโ€™t miss the excitement as it rolls through town!

๐Ÿฆ Then head to Haines Park from 11 AM to 2 PM for:
โ€ข FREE Ice Cream Social
โ€ข FREE Inflatables
โ€ข Live Music
โ€ข Open Splash Pad
โ€ข Car Show hosted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church
โ€ข Food Trucks & Local Vendors (items available for purchase)

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we celebrate our nationโ€™s independence in true Altoona style!

Address

104 2nd Street SE
Altoona, IA
50009

Opening Hours

10am - 2pm

Telephone

(515) 957-1352

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