AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Altoona Kansas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/altoona-ks 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/altoona-ks https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 07 Jan 2025 01:34:25 -0600 Altoona veteran Shawn Raymond is being honored for dedication to country and community in the VFW #StillServing campaign. The national Veterans of https://www.americantowns.com/news/altoona-veteran-recognized-nationally-by-vfw-for-stillserving-community-31581419-altoona-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/altoona-veteran-recognized-nationally-by-vfw-for-stillserving-community-31581419-altoona-ks.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Video: At The Border: Sen. Moran Discusses Crisis at the Southern Border with Fox News EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-at-the-border-sen-moran-discusses-crisis-at-the-southern-border-with-fox-news-31516048-vermillion-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/video-at-the-border-sen-moran-discusses-crisis-at-the-southern-border-with-fox-news-31516048-vermillion-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Estes Votes To Elect Mccarthy As Speaker WASHINGTON – Before being sworn into the 118th Congress, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted to https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-estes-votes-to-elect-mccarthy-as-speaker-31515793-vassar-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-estes-votes-to-elect-mccarthy-as-speaker-31515793-vassar-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Jan 6th, appointed Tod Michael Davis of Iola, Kansas, to a judgeship position in the 31st Judicial District. https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-appoints-tod-michael-davis-of-iola-to-31st-judicial-district-judgeship-31515898-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-appoints-tod-michael-davis-of-iola-to-31st-judicial-district-judgeship-31515898-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Sen. Moran to Visit Southern Border Tomorrow WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-moran-to-visit-southern-border-tomorrow-31516043-vassar-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-moran-to-visit-southern-border-tomorrow-31516043-vassar-ks.html Health and Fitness Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Job Vacancy Announcements Frito-Lay/Quaker Oats has several new job vacancy announcements listed on their website. Please feel free to share with https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-disability-news-message-and-efoc-2022-report-31516549-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/kansas-commission-on-disability-concerns-disability-news-message-and-efoc-2022-report-31516549-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 TOPEKA – Last week, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-orders-flags-be-lowered-to-halfstaff-in-honor-of-longtime-kansas-attorney-general-robert-stephan-31514344-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-laura-kelly-orders-flags-be-lowered-to-halfstaff-in-honor-of-longtime-kansas-attorney-general-robert-stephan-31514344-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Establishes Task Force to Develop a Plan for a New Early Childhood-Focused State Agency TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly on Jan 10th, signed the https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-signs-first-executive-order-of-second-term-to-improve-early-childhood-development-31517267-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-kelly-signs-first-executive-order-of-second-term-to-improve-early-childhood-development-31517267-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 KEY QUOTE: "Years from now, if we’re remembered for one thing, let it be this: at a time when national politics was defined by hostility https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-sworn-in-for-second-term-expresses-desire-for-unity-and-civility-31517322-topeka-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/icymi-governor-laura-kelly-sworn-in-for-second-term-expresses-desire-for-unity-and-civility-31517322-topeka-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Mann Votes To Defund Biden Administration's 87,000 New Irs Agent Watchdogs Washington, D.C. - Last night, Representative Mann voted https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-mann-votes-to-defund-biden-administrations-87000-new-irs-agent-watchdogs-31517770-vassar-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-mann-votes-to-defund-biden-administrations-87000-new-irs-agent-watchdogs-31517770-vassar-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. LaTurner Votes to Defund 87,000 IRS Agents Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02) voted in favor of H.R. https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-laturner-votes-to-defund-87000-irs-agents-31517790-virgil-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-laturner-votes-to-defund-87000-irs-agents-31517790-virgil-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Estes Votes For Family And Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act WASHINGTON – Tonight Rep. Ron Estes voted in favor of H.R. 23 – https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-estes-votes-for-family-and-small-business-taxpayer-protection-act-31517795-victoria-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-estes-votes-for-family-and-small-business-taxpayer-protection-act-31517795-victoria-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Mann Releases Commitment to the Big First Policy Plan Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann released his Commitment https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-mann-releases-commitment-to-the-big-first-policy-plan-31517777-vermillion-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-mann-releases-commitment-to-the-big-first-policy-plan-31517777-vermillion-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. LaTurner Named to Powerful House Appropriations Committee Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02) was named to https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-laturner-named-to-powerful-house-appropriations-committee-31517792-vermillion-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-laturner-named-to-powerful-house-appropriations-committee-31517792-vermillion-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Mann votes to restore Americans' rights, push back on China Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mann voted to restore constitutional rights to https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-mann-votes-to-restore-americans-rights-push-back-on-china-31517774-vermillion-ks.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-mann-votes-to-restore-americans-rights-push-back-on-china-31517774-vermillion-ks.html Government and Politics Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0600