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Residents press Altoona officials on Hy‑Vee median and bike-trail maintenance; reporter seeks comment on plant closure
City of Altoona City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary
At public comment on July 1, Altoona residents raised maintenance concerns about a median near Hy‑Vee gas and general upkeep of the city's bike trails. A Des Moines Register reporter messaged city staff about a reported Smithfield plant closure affecting about 314 workers.
During the public‑comment portion of the July 1 City Council meeting, two residents asked the council to address neighborhood maintenance issues and a reporter sought information about a potential plant closure.
Mike Bouke (513 18th St SE) told the council he was…
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