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In-Person Absentee Voting Schedule for the 2024 Spring & Presidential Preference Election

Tuesday, March 19 through Friday, March 29

Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI

Dates: Tue, March 19, 2024 through Fri, March 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI

Dates: Mon, March 25, 2024 - Fri, March 29, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI

Click here for the 2024 Election Schedule for the City of Altoona, WI >>

City Offices Closed

Friday, March 29

Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny/Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, March 30 from 9 AM to 11:30 AM

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

Join us for our Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt! Before the free egg hunt, participants can take a photograph with the Easter Bunny and purchase a catered breakfast if desired. Participants do not have to have breakfast to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt!

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny:
Breakfast will be held in the River Prairie Center. Doors will open at 9:00am and breakfast will be served at 9:15am. Breakfast Cost: $9.00/person; Children 2 and Under-Free

All guests required to pre-register for breakfast. Registration Deadline is Monday, March 25th at 8:00am or once seats are full. Registration can be done online at: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/altoonapr/home

Easter Egg Hunt:
The FREE Easter Egg Hunt will be held in River Prairie Park and does not require pre-registration. There will be separate hunts for different age groups starting at approximately 10:30am. The youngest age group will go first; other age groups will follow in age order. Age groups are 0-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-9.

Thank you to our sponsors!
Presented by: Larson Orthodontics, River Prairie Wealth Partners, Royal Credit Union and TDS TelecommunicationsSponsored by: Northwestern Bank, Trubilt Collision Center-Altoona, Visionary Eyecare, Altoona Lions Club, Market & Johnson, Merchants Bank, Altoona Auto Body Collision Center, J&D Manufacturing, Roshell Electric & Shopko Optical

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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 >>

2024 SPRING & PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE ELECTION

Tuesday, April 2 from 7 AM to 8 PM

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

Election held on the first Tuesday in April to elect judicial, educational, and municipal officers, and non-partisan county officers, and to express preferences for the person to be presidential candidate for each party in the presidential election years. State Statute 5.02(21)

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 >>

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 >>

Altoona Container Park Community Open House

Thursday, April 18 from 6 PM to 8 PM

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

We are excited to announce an Open House event for the Container Park Project and we would be honored to have you join us. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for you to receive an update on the project and meet the vendors!

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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 >>

City Offices Closed

Thursday, July 4

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 >>

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

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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.

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Community Events

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

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