An Albertville man is in the Etowah County Detention Center on a murder charge in connection with a fatal shooting Thursday, according to the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office. Jason Paul Souza, 38, of Albertville, is being held without bond pending an Aniah’s Law hearing. That law lists the charges that bail can be denied for […]
Two candidates are running to represent Iowa Senate District 20, which includes Altoona, Pleasant Hill, part of Des Moines’ east side, a portion of southern Ankeny and sections of unincorporated Polk County, such as Norwoodville, Berwick and the area around Saydel High School. Incumbent Sen. Nate Boulton, a Democrat, is seeking a third term in […]
Altoona has approved an agreement with Mitchellville to set a line that limits future annexation. On the table was a proposed annexation moratorium agreement with Mitchellville that would draw a line along Northeast 96th Street from Interstate 80 to Northeast 46th Avenue. The cities could not cross the line as they expand, according to city […]
Jan. 26—CHIPPEWA FALLS — An Altoona man observed weaving his vehicle in Lake Hallie, then struck a squad car, has been arrested for his sixth drunk-driving offense. Tobias Bash, 39, 3303 Woodside Terrace, was arrested by the Lake Hallie Police Department Thursday on possible charges of knowingly fleeing an officer, hit and run, operating a […]
Jan. 3—ALTOONA — The Altoona Parks and Recreation Department announced the start of their Frosty Fun Series to kick off the new year and have some fun during the winter. The Frosty Fun Series is something that their department has run in the past, so a number of favorite events from prior years are sure […]