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Altoona, Wisconsin

Altoona, Wisconsin
Administration
Full nameAltoona, Wisconsin
Official nameAltoona, Wisconsin
Settlement typeCity
CountryUnited States
StateWisconsin
CountyEau Claire
Geography
Total Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km2)
Land Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km2)
Water Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)
Elevation896 ft (273.1 m)
Demography
Total Population6706 (2010)
Density (pop.)auto/km2 (0/sq mi)
Other information
Time zoneCentral (CST) (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
FIPS code55-01550 
GNIS feature ID1560807 

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Altoona is a city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,706 at the 2010 census. The city is a railroad terminal on the Union Pacific Railroad.

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The Midwest is full of railroad action with Short Lines, Regionals and the big Class One's! C. Vision returns to this railroad rich region in "Trains Across the Midwest, Volume 4!" In this volume we first travel to Milbank, South Dakota. Here the city hosts Train Fest each August and with it, the Sisseton Milbank Railroad operates the Whetstone Valley Express. We capture the final Whetstone Valley Express train that that was to be run for this event in the year 2005. This train was a delight for all passengers that rode. We get trackside views and from the cab scenes of the run, including a train robbery! Then we head to west central Wisconsin and check out the action of a new shortline! The Wisconsin Northern Railroad, which is a division of Progressive Rail in Minnesota, operates the former Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha line from Rice Lake to Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin and a portion of the former Soo Line main from Barron to Cameron. Two beautifully painted GP-15 dash 1's take charge of this line operating in a unique push-pull fashion. Finally, we follow two Union Pacific lines in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Here we make chase to follow not only UP trains, but the last three Chicago and North Western locomotives that were left on the UP roster! CNW number 8646, 8701 and 8575 made rounds on the former CNW lines in late 2005 and early 2006. C. Vision cameras capture several different trains that were led with these units on the Altoona Sub and Mankato Sub. We see <b>...</b>
5.53 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The Altoona High School dance team from Altoona, Wisconsin performs their 2011-2012 competition pom routine to "Americano" by Lady GaGa at the 2012 Regional competition. This is the better version of the dance.
2.50 min. | 5.0 user rating		 Theresa Still was last seen alive on Sunday Dec. 27th 2009. Her Car and body were later found in separate locations on Wednesday Dec. 30th 2009. The autopsy finding of her body conclude that the cause of death is from complex homicidal violence. Her boyfriend has been named as a person of interest in the case but no one has been arrested for her murder. If you have any information about the murder of Theresa Still please contact the Altoona Police Dept. at: 715-839-6090
2.48 min. | 5.0 user rating		 This is my home for sale in Altoona Wisconsin.
5.25 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The Altoona High School dance team from Altoona, Wisconsin performs their competition pom routine at the regional competition to "How Will I Know?" by Whitney Houston. *Skip to 0:25 *Apologies for low quality
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My Baby's Poor, performed by The Mile Markers, from Denver Colorado. The band members are Julie Stratton, Bevin Foley, Sal Clark and Nicki Handy with honorary Mile Marker no. 64, Caleb Horne on mandolin. They performed at the WHYS Community Radio Bluegrass Fest. Held at the Lake Altoona County Park in Altoona, Wisconsin
3.73 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The Altoona High School dance team from Altoona, Wisconsin performs their senior routine to a mash up of "Technologic" by Daft Punk, the Fresh Prince of Bel Air theme song, and "Imma Be" by The Black Eyed Peas at halftime of a basketball game in 2010.
2.65 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The Altoona High School dance team from Altoona, Wisconsin performs their competition pom routine to "You Lift Me Up" at the 2010 Regional Competition where they took first and qualified to state.
2.25 min. | 5.0 user rating		 The Altoona High School dance team from Altoona, Wisconsin performs their 2009 Valentine's Day dance to "Can't Buy Me Love" and "Build Me Up Buttercup" at halftime of a basketball game.
1.60 min. | 0 user rating		 Staci Pronschinske is excited to serve the people of Altoona WI, Eau Claire WI, and Chippewa Valley area in their Chiropractic, fitness, and nutritional needs. She loves seeing patients get well through chiropractic care and get relief from their back pain, neck pain, headaches, as well as other ailments. Call Health4Life today to schedule an appointment in our Altoona, WI chiropractic office located at 2204 N. Hillcrest Parkway, Suite 1, Altoona, Wisconsin, 54720 Phone: (715) 598-4954
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Morelli OnLion: JoePa's 400th - Gant Daily Tweet this news
Gant Daily--He is also a regular on “Sports Central,” which airs on ESPN Radio in -Altoona- and State College. E-mail him at morellionlion@gmail.com. ... - Date : Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:13:51 GMT+00:00
Changes coming to the DNR? - WEAU-TV 13 Tweet this news
WEAU-TV 13--“I'd like a two week hunting season instead of nine days, that'd be nice,” says Jeremy Glenna of -Altoona-. “I guess with the deer population too, ... - Date : Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:12:54 GMT+00:00
Olson makes all-state third team - Leader-Telegram (blog) Tweet this news
Leader-Telegram (blog)--Also receiving honorable mention were -Altoona- senior Bethany Reyzer, Menomonie senior Jenni Wolf and Colfax senior Jenni Gust.--- - Date : Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:19:02 GMT+00:00
Coalition to continue advocating for local high-speed passenger rail service - WEAU-TV 13 Tweet this news
WEAU-TV 13--The group says its going to keep advocating for high speed passenger rail service that it says would go through -Altoona- and through Eau Claire near Banbury ... - Date : Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:36:46 GMT+00:00
Police search for armed robbery suspects - WEAU-TV 13 Tweet this news
WEAU-TV 13---...- fled with an undetermined amount of money. The -Altoona- Police Department, Eau Claire Police Department, and the -Wisconsin- State Patrol were all on scene.--- - Date : Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:20:12 GMT+00:00
CURT Manufacturing to Build New Warehouse - Expansion Adds 150000 sq. ft. and ... - San Francisco Chronicle Tweet this news
San Francisco Chronicle--'I want to thank the -Altoona- City Council, -WI- Department of Commerce, and M&I Bank for providing great support throughout project planning and ... - Date : Thu, 28 Oct 2010 07:52:40 GMT+00:00
Wii Bowling for Kids' Sake helps raise money for local kids - WEAU-TV 13 Tweet this news
WEAU-TV 13--The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern -Wisconsin- held its first ever Wii Bowl for Kids' Sake Tournament at the Happy Hollow Tavern in -Altoona-. ... - Date : Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:35:09 GMT+00:00
Medicare and You presentation to be held in Altoona - WQOW TV News 18 Tweet this news
WQOW TV News 18---...- 227 First Street West, -Altoona WI-. Seminar lasts approximately 2 hours. During this 2 hour seminar, get information on: Medicare Supplemental Insurance, ... - Date : Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:47:30 GMT+00:00
North takes night session, South wins morning matchup in WFCA All-Star Games - WEAU-TV 13 Tweet this news
WEAU-TV 13--In the small school matchup, former Chippewa Falls McDonell quarterback Andy Davis connected on a 50-yard strike to -Altoona- wide receiver Zach Honadel for ... - Date : Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:46:44 GMT+00:00
Rangers have easy day vs. Altoona - Wisconsin Rapids Tribune Tweet this news
Wisconsin Rapids Tribune---...- 2010 With the end result never in doubt, the only question remaining in the -Wisconsin- Rapids Rangers' game against -Altoona- was the final score. ... - Date : Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:26:25 GMT+00:00

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Archdeaconry of Exeter
(over 10,000)Chippewa Falls°
(under 10,000)Altoona° * Anson* * Brunswick* * Eagle Point* * Hallie* * Lafayette* * Lake Hallie * Lake Wissota§ * Pleasant Valley* * Seymour* * Seymour§ * Tilden* * Union* * Washington* * Wheaton*

Municipalities and communities of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

County seat: Eau Claire
CitiesAltoona * Augusta * Eau Claire
VillagesFairchild * Fall Creek
TownsBridge Creek * Brunswick * Clear Creek * Drammen * Fairchild * Lincoln * Ludington * Otter Creek * Pleasant Valley * Seymour * Union * Washington * Wilson
CDPSeymour
Unincorporated
communities		Allen * Brackett * Candy Corners * Cleghorn * Foster * Hadleyville * Hale Corner * Hay Creek * Ludington * Lufkin * Mount Hope Corners * Nelsonville * Oak Grove * Rodell * Shawtown * Truax * Union * Wilson



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