TELEPHONE COMPANY & SERVICES:
West Iowa Telephone provides service to the community and local
internet access. A variety of long distance services are available.
SCHOOLS:
There are three regional school systems: MOC-Floyd Valley Public, Spalding Catholic, and Orange City
and Unity Christian in Orange City. Access to Northwest Iowa Community College, and several four year institutions,
Northwestern College, Orange City; Dordt College, Sioux Center; and Westmar University, Le Mars; provide a variety
of post-secondary educational opportunities.
WELCOME:
Alton would like to invite you to visit and enjoy our many attractions. Alton is a community that looks
to the future by building on the past. Over the past 15 years, we have experienced significant growth as many new
residents and businesses located in Alton.
Although Alton offers a small town atmosphere, it is conveniently located to metropolitan regions, including Sioux Falls, SD, and Sioux City, IA. Within a fifty mile radius of Alton, the population is over 200,000. Our excellent highway system allows easy access to surrounding regions for trade and commuting. The time for commuting to Sioux Falls, SD, is approximately one hour of leisurely driving. Generally, in metropolitan areas, much more time is spent commuting to and from the central district.
Come and experience the many advantages of living and working in Alton.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
The city museum houses a miniature 1930's replica of Alton. Visiting the Museum
can be arranged by contacting the Alton Savings Bank at (712) 756-4125. The city has excellent park and recreation
facilities which include "The Alton Roadside Park" and the Puddle Jumper Trail, a two mile trail connecting Alton and
Orange City. For those enjoying water sports, canoeing and stream and pond fishing are available. The city has
approximately two miles of snowmobile trails running throughout the city, and the path joins the snowmobile trail
system in Northwest Iowa.
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY:
Aalbers Backhoe Services 756-4411
ABC Travel 756-4341
Al Willet - Security Mutual Life,(Insurance) 756-7389
Alton Area Development Corporation 756-4125
Alton Cable TV 756-4100
Alton Chiropractic Clinic 756-8989
Alton Municipal Utilities 756-4314
Alton Savings Bank 756-4125
Area Services - Ed Grotenhuis, (Real Estate) 756-4138
ARI - Pat Niichel, (Real Estate) 737-3871
Babcock Lockers, (Meat Processing) 756-4295
Binder Cattle Co. 756-4162
Braun Hardware & Appliances 756-4301
Bruce Reinders, Attorney 756-4780
Cambier Sand & Gravel 756-4341
Casey's General Store 756-4412
Clarice's Beauty Shop 756-4346
Darling Deleware Inc. 756-4115
Double "D" Bar 756-4421
Dr. C. P. Becker, (Dentist) 756-4445
Ed's Shoe & Clothing 756-4290
Expandable Insulation Ind. Inc., 756-5550
Farmers Coop Co. 756-4121
Firelite Lanes 756-4395
Foreman Tire Services 756-4134
Green Acres Greenhouse 756-8955
Hansen Body Shop 756-4166
Hawke & Company Ag Systems Inc,(Farm Svcs) 737-2483
Hentges Plumbing & Heating 756-4317
Home Improvers 756-4650
Homeponents Inc. (Family Holdings) 756-8813
Iowa Dept. of Transportation 756-8814
Jaspers Western Store 756-4680
Judith Garnos, Attorney 756-8870
Leslie Services,(Design & Construction Mngt) 756-4797
Loren Veldhuizen, Attorney 756-4141
Krogman-Kiernan Agency, Insurance 756-4125
Kustom Painting 756-4333
Mark's Cabinet Shop 756-8931
Mike Even, Real Estate 756-4540
Mike's Welding 756-4212
OK Cafe 756-4403
P2, (Education Consultants) 756-5560
Quality Construction 756-4441
Reichle Painting 756-4206
Ren Van Gelder Real Estate & Auctioneering 756-4510
Ron's Liquor 756-4511
Sioux Golf & Country Club 756-4513
Siouxpreme Tomatoes 756-4488
Snyder Gold Carts - Sales & Service 756-4168
Te Brink Trucking 756-4271
United States Post Office 756-8815
Van Es Construction 756-4383
West Iowa Telephone 800-352-0006
T&M Crafts 756-8843
AGRICULTURE:
The region's agricultural economy is strong and diversified. Exceptional soil and weather
conditions permit consistent crop production. Corn and soybean crops are the mainstay in the region.
Sioux County is also one of the leading livestock producers in Iowa.
LODGING & RESTAURANTS:
Alton features the famous "OK" Cafe and Firelite Lanes for dining
enjoyment. The Double "D" Bar also provides entertainment and refreshments. Reservations for lodging
can be made at the Dutch Colony Inn, (712) 737-3490, which is conveniently located two miles west of
Alton on Highway 10.
HISTORY:
Alton has a long and proud history dating from 1870 when pioneers from eastern Iowa settled
along the Floyd River. Alton quickly became a hub for the region. It also served as an important junction
for the railroad with lines connecting east/west and north/south. Alton's early days included an opera house
and numerous hotels for the traveling public. In the 1890's, Alton established the region's first public water
system. Alton maintained a steady population until the 1980's when the population started to climb due
to new housing developments. A complete history book of Alton is available from the Alton Historical
Board.
FESTIVALS & CELEBRATIONS:
The Alton Chamber sponsors the annual Christmas parade and house
decorating contest in December and Customer Appreciation Days in September. The Alton Snowmobile
Club holds the Annual Snow Show and Poker Run in January. Every year, over 150 snowmobiles enter
the race and show.
REAL ESTATE:
Over the past few years, there has been a consistent increase in new construction and
sites are available for new development. For those interested in Alton, there is commercial, industrial, and
residential property available. Alton also boasts highly skilled construction craftsmen. Contact one of the
local real estate agencies: Ren Van Gelder, Real Estate, Mike Even, Real Estate, Area Services, and ARI
Services, for more information.
CHURCHES:
Local churches include: St. Mary's Catholic Church, the American Reformed Church, the
Presbyterian Church, and Westminster Reformed Church.
LIBRARY:
Alton's Library has a circulation of nearly 13,000 books, computer applications, and audio-video
materials. The library offers on-line research facilities and inter-library loan service. The hours are as
follows: Monday to Friday - 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Thursday evening - 6:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M., and Saturday
10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. The library is closed on Sundays.
BRAGGING RIGHTS:
The Sioux Golf and Country Club is the oldest nine hole golf course in Iowa and
recently was selected as Iowa's Nine Hole Course of the Year.
MISCELLANEOUS:
City Administrator, Michael Daspit, is the point of contact for economic development.
A variety of incentives are available for businesses and industries locating in Alton. Property tax asking
have declined over the last three years. Alton provides municipal electric and water services and Alton
residents enjoy significantly lower electric rates. Electric power is provided through the Western Area
Power Administration and Missouri Basin Municipal Power Agency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For additional information please contact the City of Alton at
(712) 756-4314, Fax (712) 756-8999, e-mail mdaspit@eicbbs.wseo.wa.gov,
P.O. Box 910, Alton, IA 51003.
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