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Adventureland opens for season this weekend

Gates open Saturday at 10 a.m.
By KWQC Staff
Published: May 14, 2026 at 2:19 PM CDT
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ALTOONA, Iowa (KWQC) - Adventureland opens for the season this weekend.

Visitors can expect a full lineup of rides, new events, and new food and beverage offerings, a media release said.

Adventureland is located in Altoona off of I-80, just east of Des Moines.

Gates open Saturday at 10 a.m.

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