Palo Alto County
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Palo Alto County.
- Buyer type:
- County
- Location:
- Emmetsburg, IA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Palo Alto County.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164268
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
8,899
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Palo Alto County
The board reviewed maintenance work on the Drainage District North 15 wetland site. A resolution was introduced and approved to waive the 14-day appeal process regarding a construction permit for a confined animal feeding operation for KM Pork LLC. Additionally, the board approved a pre-construction agreement for a primary road project, authorized the hiring of an equipment operator and a full-time Deputy Sheriff, and approved various county and drainage claims.
The Board approved monthly and quarterly reports for the Veterans Affairs and Recorder's offices. The Board also approved the master matrix for Hoppe Properties II, LLC and authorized the hiring of a new full-time IT Director. Several partial acquisition contracts for temporary and permanent easements related to bridge projects in West Bend Township were approved. Additionally, the Board reviewed the ICAP Insurance renewal and approved an increase in the property deductible for the upcoming fiscal year.
The board discussed and approved several financial and administrative items. These included septic grant approvals for local residents, the issuance of multiple utility permits, and the approval of the FY26 Annual Urban Renewal Report. The board received an update regarding a school bond project and a proposed referendum for the upcoming general election. Additionally, the board hired a new full-time jailer and conducted a closed session to finalize a hiring offer and compensation package for an Information Technology Director.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Palo Alto County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Palo Alto County.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership