What's up Altoona! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Coming up on the calendar:
- DJ Trivia at Sam's Bar & Grill
- Puzzle Guzzle Night at Brightside Aleworks
- Pub Trivia Night at Fireside Grille at Fireside Grille
... and check out 9 more events on the calendar!
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 77 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Humid with heavy rain, temps: high: 71, low: 62.
- Thursday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 66 and low of 46 degrees.
📸 Around Altoona
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Altoona
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★ Featured events ★
Tuesday September 29 - DJ Trivia →
Sam's Bar & Grill, 3160 8th St SW Suite P, Altoona
7:00 pm
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Other local events
Wednesday September 30 - Puzzle Guzzle Night →
Brightside Aleworks, 480 Center Pl, Altoona
6:00 pm - Pub Trivia Night at Fireside Grille →
Fireside Grille, 523 8th St SE, Altoona
7:00 pm Thursday October 1 - Pages and Pints →
Brightside Aleworks, 480 Center Pl, Altoona
6:00 pm - DJ Bingo →
Sam's Bar & Grill, 3160 8th St SW Suite P, Altoona
7:00 pm - Music Bingo Night at Fireside Grille →
Fireside Grille, 523 8th St SE, Altoona
7:00 pm - Battle of the Bands →
Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona
7:00 pm Friday October 2 - Early Learning Fall Institute 2026 Vendor Registration →
Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona - Panda Fest →
Outlets of Des Moines, 801 Bass Pro Drive, Altoona
4:00 pm - Friday Night Dart Tournament →
Hawk Heaven Tavern, 805 17th Ave SW, Altoona
6:00 pm - Live Music: Lucas Beebe →
Brick & Ivy Rooftop, 400 34th Avenue, Altoona
8:00 pm - Live Music: Matt Woods →
Prairie Meadows, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona
8:00 pm
📣 Altoona Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone missing this dog.
I've called the police and reported the dog missing. (Nextdoor Old Town)
- Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Lead Guest Services Team Member in Altoona. Apply here.
- Arby's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Altoona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Altoona here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ankeny
- New brain health rooms aim to help Ankeny students with mental health challenges (who13.com)
- Vote for the Register male Athlete of the Week for Sept. 20-26 (desmoinesregister.com)
Des Moines
- Iowa Latino Heritage Festival celebrates culture and community in Des Moines (kcci.com)
- 3 people face charges after separate overnight pursuits in Des Moines (weareiowa.com)
- From Iowa superstar to signature shoe: Caitlin Clark's Nike 'Caitlin 1' (who13.com)
Ok Altoona! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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