Altar Media

09/22/2026

Always a great time getting to spend time with fellow business owners in our community!

09/11/2026

We know how to party. And by party we mean taking shots of Emergen C, making sure all of our batteries are charged for tomorrow’s shoot, and going to bed at a reasonable hour. 🤘🤘🤘

Erin Ryden Emma Chase

07/01/2026

In a world asking for more of our time, attention, and energy, we’re taking a step back to do… less.

Why?
Because creativity flows when you give your mind room to breathe.
Because burn out is a common reality for far too many business owners (a reality we’d like to avoid).
Because we aren’t cogs in a machine but members of families, friend groups, and our community.
Because our best can’t be achieved without a break.

If you’re feeling tired, stressed, burned out, overwhelmed, or unfilled we invite you to take a break with us. Shut off your email, close your computer, turn on your OOO, and give yourself permission to rest.

Rest isn’t something you earn. It’s a human necessity. 💛

We’ll see you on July 8th rejuvenated, re- energized, and ready to give our best to our clients.

Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday.

05/30/2026

Closing out our favorite month of the year (aka Birthday Month, aka aka May), is our favorite dude! He's one of a kind, creative beyond belief, and a nerd in the truest, best sense of the word. Help us wish Nate a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

05/18/2026

You know her. You love her. Now it's time to spam her............................................................................. with birthday wishes! Happy birthday to the one and only, ERIN!

04/09/2026

¡Nunca he ido a una fiesta mejor!

(I had my Spanish speaking friend translate😉)

04/08/2026

We’re stoked to be hosting Wake Up Wednesday next week with the Dallas Area Chamber of Commerce!

Details:
📆 Wednesday April 15th (Tax Day)
⏰ 8:00-9:00am
📍Dallas Area Visitor’s Center - 184 SE Oak St, Dallas, OR (Don’t come to our old office in Independence!)

Drop us a comment if you plan to attend!

02/23/2026

Who knew Esports were so intense?! People who play Esports…obviously. But this was my (Emma) first time, and it was a BLAST!!

01/09/2026

We LOVE getting to be part of the live art scene in our communities!!

Don’t mind us—we’re just over here dreaming of warmer days filled with festivals, live music, and sunshine ☀️🎶What are you most looking forward to?

Pictured: Grimes Farm Amphitheater Live and Local Concert Series, Oktemberfest Folkloric Dance Performance, Buz Owen at the Live After 5 Red, White and Blue Celebration and the Gallery Garden in Downtown Marshalltown!

Marshall County Conservation Board
Marshalltown Central Business District: A Main Street Community
Oktemberfest-Iowa's Best Family Fall Festival
Buz Owen
13th Street District
Meet in Marshalltown

📸Altar Media and Soul or System Photography