# Planned developments in Palo Alto County, IA

Boardwalk found 67 planned projects in Palo Alto County, IA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the Graettinger City Council agenda for Oct 12, 2026.

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

## Palo Alto County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 67 |
| New in the last 30 days | 6 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 12, 2026, Graettinger City Council |
| Sources we check | 18 |

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 Palo Alto County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 39 | 58% |
| Agricultural | 13 | 19% |
| Development decisions | 9 | 13% |
| Public and institutional | 5 | 7% |
| Industrial | 1 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Palo Alto County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Replacement on 460th St | Palo Alto County, IA | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Master Matrix Approval for K & M Pork LLC Agricultural Facility | Palo Alto County, IA | K & M Pork LLC | Farms and ranches | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 22, 2026 |
| N52 Reconstruction Federal Aid Agreement | Palo Alto County, IA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 22, 2026 |
| $22K Water Improvements Project CMAR Services | Emmetsburg, IA | JT Jones Construction | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Approved | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Drainage District and FEMA Infrastructure Repairs | Palo Alto County, IA | Southeast Constructors, Inc | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Jt. 63 Main Open Ditch Drainage Repair and Bid Letting | Palo Alto County, IA | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Joint Drainage District 63 Main Open Ditch Repairs | Palo Alto County, IA | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Drainage District 61 Infrastructure Repairs | Palo Alto County, IA | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Aug 11, 2026 |
| 9,999-Head Pig Nursery | Palo Alto County, IA | GW Livestock LLC | Farms and ranches | Not stated in filing | Denied | Aug 10, 2026 |
| $30M Fertilizer Plant near Emmetsburg | Palo Alto County, IA | Wells Ag Supply | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Lost Island Wind Project Update | Palo Alto County, IA | Lost Island Wind Project | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Drainage District 5 Lateral 1 Tile Repairs | Palo Alto County, IA | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jun 16, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 67 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Palo Alto County

- Emmetsburg, IA · 11 projects
- Graettinger, IA · 11 projects
- Ruthven, IA · 1 project
- West Bend, IA · 1 project

## Nearby places

- [Emmet County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/emmet/) · 88 projects
- [Kossuth County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/kossuth/) · 110+ projects
- [Clay County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/clay/) · 66 projects
- [Dickinson County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/dickinson/) · 250+ projects
- [Pocahontas County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/pocahontas/) · 55 projects
- [Humboldt County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/humboldt/) · 20 projects

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

## Questions about Palo Alto County

### What's planned in Palo Alto County, IA?

Boardwalk found 67 planned projects in Palo Alto County, IA in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the Graettinger City Council agenda for Oct 12, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

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

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto County, IA", boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/palo-alto/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

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