Adventureland Resort is gearing up for a fun-filled summer as the park opens its gates for the 2025 season on Saturday, May 17. Just one week later, thrill-seek ...

ALTOONA, Iowa (KCRG) - The lawsuit over the death of an eastern Iowa boy at Adventureland is moving back to Polk County.

Adventureland is located about 10 miles northeast of downtown Des Moines in Altoona, Iowa. Parking costs $13 a day. Hours of operation vary by day, but generally, the park is open daily starting ...

To continue using this site and its features, you will need to use a newer browser. Adventureland Resort in Altoona is celebrating 50 years as home of Iowa’s Best Thrills! You’ll find all-new events ...

Bluebird Diner: As evening falls, this Iowa ... Altoona might look simple from the outside, but don’t let that fool you. This sweet spot lives up to its name with breakfast treats that will make your ...

A court had previously moved a lawsuit from the family of 11-year-old Michael Jaramillo to Scott County for trial. Now it's coming back to Polk County ...

The trial was moved to Scott County in 2023 due to pre-trial publicity. Last week a judge ruled that enough time had passed so the case can return to the county where the incident happened.

Priscilla, an 1888 Oyster Sloop that's designated a National Historic Landmark , is getting a new mast, a new deck, a new ...