Jun 8, 2026Board meeting
Altoona City Council Meeting
The council meeting included a series of presentations, starting with the recognition of members of the Altoona Fire Department for their bravery and heroism during a dwelling fire. Following these awards, representatives from the Blair Regional YMCA provided a report on the annual Fourth of July race and shared future initiatives to increase downtown foot traffic. The meeting also included a public comment session where local residents voiced significant safety, quality of life, and vandalism concerns regarding Iselina Park, requesting increased patrols and the removal of family naming from the park due to these ongoing issues.