In-Person Absentee Voting Schedule for the 2025 Spring Election

Tuesday, March 18 through Friday, March 28

Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI

March 18 - March 21
10 am - 4 pm

March 24 - March 28
10 am - 4 pm

For more information about this election, go to:
https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/

Last day to license your dog before a late fee is applied

Monday, March 31

TOP REASONS to License Your Dog

1. State law requires a dog be licensed
2. Licensed dogs that go missing have a better chance of being found
3. It proves your ownership
4. It indicates that your pet's rabies shot is up to date

THINGS TO KNOW

• The State requires all dogs, 5 months and older, to be licensed every year & to have current rabies vaccine.
• Chapter 6.08 of the Altoona Municipal Code limits a household or place of business to two (2) dogs and three (3) cats.
• A dog or cat must be on a leash no longer than six feet (6') in length on a public sidewalk, street, or park.
• No cat, dog, or domesticated animal is to run at large withing the city >> must be leashed.

FEES
$18 = Spayed or Neutered
$29 = NOT Spayed or NOT Neutered
$5 = Late fee per dog after 03/31/2025

HOW TO APPLY
Click here for an application >>

2025 Spring Election

Tuesday, April 1 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. State Statute 5.02(21)

• My Voter Info >>
• Find My Polling Place >>
• What's On My Ballot >>
• Update My Name or Address >>
• Register to Vote >>
• Vote Absentee By Mail >>
• Track My Ballott >>
• Vote Absentee In Person >>

OPEN HOUSE - Regional Outdoor Recreation Plan

Wednesday, April 9 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

L.E. Phillips Library, Riverview Rm, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI

We need your input for the future of outdoor recreation in Western Wisconsin!

Several public and private partners are working to improve outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities in Western Wisconsin.

We invite you to participate in an important open house to help us understand the outdoor recreation needs and preferences of residents, businesses, and visitors to Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.

Please join us, and we look forward to speaking with everyone who participates!

WHEN: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

WHERE: L.E. Phillips Library's Riverview Room, 400 Eau Claire St, Eau Claire, WI

If you would like to know more about the project or other open house opportunities taking place in the region, please contact:

Ross Petrzak, Senior Planner
West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission
Email: rpietrzak@wcwrpc.org
Ph: 715-836-2918

Click here for a PDF of the informational flyer >>

City Offices Closed - Good Friday

Friday, April 18

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Saturday, April 19 at 9 AM

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

Come enjoy a delicious breakfast and visit with the Easter Bunny!

ALL guests are required to pre-register. The registration deadline is Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm or when seats are full. Fee is $9/per person; 2 and under are free.

Register on-line through the Altoona Parks & Recreation registration portal >>

Questions: Please call the Parks & Recreation office at 715-839-5188. Thank you!

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 19 at 10:30 AM

River Prairie Park, Altoona, WI

Join us for an Easter Egg Hunt! Pre-registration is not required. This event is free!

There will be separate hunts for each age group. Egg Hunts will start with the youngest group and follow in order by age.

0-2 years Forever Garden
3-4 years The Great Lawn
5-6 years Four Seasons grass area
7-9 years OakLeaf Surgical Amphitheater + Front Porch Plaza grass area

Limited candy bags for each age group.

For more information, please visit the Altoona Parks & Recreation Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/cityofaltoonapandr/

Water Utility Payment Due

Monday, April 21

Altoona Water Utility, 1303 Lynn Avenue, Altoona WI 54720

Usage Period January - March, 2025
Bill Date April 1, 2025
Due Date April 21, 2025

The Altoona Water Utility offers multiple ways to pay. Choose one that works best for you!

• Automatic Payments Sign up at utilities@ci.altoona.wi.us
• Mail Mail your check or money order to:
  Altoona Water Utility, 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona WI 54720
• Drop Box Place your check or money order in our drop box located at the entrance to Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI 54720
• Pay Online secure.paystar.io/account/
• Pay in Person Altoona Water Utility located within the Altoona City Hall, 1303 Lynn Ave, Altoona, WI 54720,
  M-F, 7:30 am - 4 pm

Questions Please contact the Altoona Water Utility at:

• Email utilities@ci.altoona.wi.us
• Phone 715-318-5840

Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, April 26 from 10 AM to 2 PM

Altoona Police Department, 1904 Spooner Ave, Altoona, WI

Dose of Reality: Drug Take Back Day

Too often, unused and expired medications find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. Bringing unused and expired medications to a Drug Take Back Day collection site protects you, your family, and your community.

How to participate

It's easy to participate in Drug Take Back Day. Just stop by a collection site and drop your items into a bin. That's it. No questions are asked. You can be in and out of a collection site in minutes.

What to bring

Prescription and over-the-counter medications may be disposed of at Drug Take Back Day collection sites, including:

• Capsules
• Creams
• Inhalers
• Non-aerosol sprays
• Ointments
• Patches
• Pills
• Vials

Liquids must be in their original container.

Pet medications are accepted.

For more information, please click here >>

If you miss Drug Take Back Day, there are year-round collection sites. For details, please click here >>

River Prairie Festival 2025

Saturday, May 10

River Prairie Park, Altoona, WI

The River Prairie Festival is a community event celebrating the 2025 season of programming in River Prairie Park and art in the Chippewa Valley! The festival takes place on Mother's Day weekend, attracting visitors to River Prairie with events that the whole family can enjoy!

For event details, please visit: riverprairiefest.com

City Offices Closed - Memorial Day

Monday, May 26

City Offices Closed - Independence Day

Friday, July 4

City Offices Closed - Labor Day

Monday, September 1

City Offices Closed - Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27 through Friday, November 28

City Offices Closed - Christmas

Wednesday, December 24 through Thursday, December 25

City Offices Closed at 11:30 am - New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31