# Planned developments in Emmet County, IA

Boardwalk found 88 planned projects in Emmet County, IA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Estherville City Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/emmet/

## Emmet County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 88 |
| New in the last 30 days | 4 |
| Most common type | Institutional/Public |
| Latest filing | Oct 5, 2026, Estherville City Council |
| Sources we check | 1 |

Last 12 months, duplicates merged. Includes private, public, and small jobs. How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count

## What's planned in Emmet County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Public and institutional | 34 | 39% |
| Infrastructure | 32 | 36% |
| Development decisions | 8 | 9% |
| Commercial | 5 | 6% |
| Industrial | 4 | 5% |
| Residential | 3 | 3% |
| Agricultural | 2 | 2% |

## Recent projects in Emmet County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzgibbons Park Concrete Improvements | Estherville, IA | Not stated | Parks | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Ia Hwy 9 Sanitary Sewer Extension | Estherville, IA | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Courthouse Addition LOSST Funding Allocation | Emmet County, IA | Not stated | Government offices | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 1, 2026 |
| ECD #61 Drainage Infrastructure Bid Opening | Emmet County, IA | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 3-Airplane Hangar Construction | Estherville, IA | Hoppy Air Service | Airports | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Estherville Municipal Airport Grass Parallel Taxiway Design | Estherville, IA | Not stated | Airports | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 3, 2026 |
| ECD 61 FEMA Drainage District Project | Emmet County, IA | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 28, 2026 |
| $62,748 Drainage District #61 Branch #61 Repair Project | Emmet County, IA | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Public Safety Facility Concrete Work Bid | Estherville, IA | Not stated | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jun 2, 2026 |
| DD 44 Rock Dam Project Infrastructure Improvement | Emmet County, IA | Not stated | Dams and levees | Not stated in filing | Early planning | May 12, 2026 |
| EPA 17 Joint Drainage Repair on 1,300 Acres | Emmet County, IA | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Approved | Apr 14, 2026 |
| 3303 Murray Road Property Acquisition for New Fire Station | Estherville, IA | Not stated | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | Approved | Oct 6, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 88 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Emmet County

- [Estherville, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/estherville/) · 61 projects

## Nearby places

- [Palo Alto County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/palo-alto/) · 67 projects
- [Kossuth County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/kossuth/) · 110+ projects
- [Dickinson County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/dickinson/) · 250+ projects
- [Clay County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/clay/) · 66 projects
- [Pocahontas County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/pocahontas/) · 55 projects
- [Osceola County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/osceola/) · 42 projects

All places in Iowa: [Iowa](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/)

## Questions about Emmet County

### What's planned in Emmet County, IA?

Boardwalk found 88 planned projects in Emmet County, IA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Estherville City Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Emmet County projects come from public meeting records, such as Estherville City Council agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Emmet County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 18, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Emmet County, IA", boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/emmet/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

How we count: https://boardwalkai.com/coverage/#how-we-count