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City of Altoona photo contest

Monday, April 1 through Thursday, May 30

The City of Altoona photo contest provides an opportunity to highlight the beauty and splendor that surrounds visitors to River Prairie each and every day with special attention given to River Prairie's feathered residents and visitors.

Twelve (12) winners will receive cash prizes of $50 each and one (1) grand prize winner will receive $200.

Click here for the Official Rules for the City of Altoona Photo Contest >>

Brush Site Open

Wednesday, April 10 through Wednesday, November 13

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

Weekly each Wednesday from 12:30 pm - 3 pm

Monthly on the 3rd Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm

View list of acceptable materials and policy >>

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Saturday, April 27 from 10 AM to 2 PM

Altoona Emergency Services, 1904 Spooner Ave, Altoona, WI

Have expired or unwanted medications? Want to dispose of them safely and easily?

Bring your unused or expired medications to a drop-off location! Drop-off locations are:

  • Altoona Emergency Services
    1904 Spooner Ave, Altoona, WI
  • Eau Claire County Government Center
    721 Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI

For more information, go to: ECHealthAlloance.org/News >>

River Prairie Fest

Saturday, May 11 from 10 AM to 4 PM

For event details, please visit: riverprairiefest.com

City Offices Closed

Thursday, July 4

Online Viewing of the Assessment Roll

Friday, August 2 through Wednesday, September 4

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

Notice of the Board of Review >>

2024 PARTISAN PRIMARY ELECTION

Tuesday, August 13 from 7 AM to 8 PM

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

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

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

In-Person Viewing of the Assessment Roll

Wednesday, August 14 through Thursday, August 15

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

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

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

Notice of the Board of Review >>

City Offices Closed

Monday, September 2

2024 GENERAL ELECTION

Tuesday, November 5 from 7 AM to 8 PM

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

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

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

City Offices Closed

Thursday, November 28 through Friday, November 29

City Offices Closed

Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 25

View Parks & Recreation Programs

Community Room

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

Check availability »
View the Community Room Use Policy »
View the floor plan »

Community Room Reservation Application »

Community Events

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

View community calendar »