Identifying & Supporting Community Needs

Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation

The Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation (PACGDC) is an Iowa not-for-profit corporation. It is the sponsoring organization that holds the license for the Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Palo Alto County. In accordance with Iowa law and its operating agreement, PACGDC receives funding from Wild Rose operations. Funds received are distributed to deserving non-profit organizations and government entities in Palo Alto County.

Our mission is to strengthen our communities for future generations by creating partnerships, leveraging resources, and being a catalyst in identifying and supporting community needs.

2026 Annual Grant Award Celebration

Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation (PACGDC) hosted its 20th Annual Grant Awards Celebration on March 6, 2026.

Pictured, Left to Right: Gretchen Reichter, Lance Clark, Cheryl Harris, Joel Hoyman, Jamie Neff, Tim Bruns

PACGDC Announces 2025 Grant Award Celebration

February 13, 2026

The Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation will be hosting their 20th annual grant celebration on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Wild Rose Casino & Resort Ballroom. Over $1.69 million from the 2025 grant application cycle will be awarded to cities, schools, and nonprofits across Palo Alto County.

PACGDC Announces Twentieth Grant Cycle

August 27, 2025

ATTENTION: The Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation will be hosting their Annual Educational Meetings Wild Rose Casino at 777 Main Street in Emmetsburg. Meetings are open to the public and are scheduled as follows: Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: Because of the online grant application process, organizations…

Grant Report Due Dates

Reports are due and must be submitted by:

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• Signed Grant Agreement - March 31st
• Progress Report – August 1st
• Extension Request - December 1st

• Applications – December 31st
• City & School Final Grant Reports – December 31st
• Full & Mini Final Grant Reports – December 31st

PALO ALTO COUNTY
GAMING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Schedule An Appointment

Phone: (712) 852-4777
Email: pacgdc@ncn.net

Emmetsburg, IA

P.O. Box 153
910 Broadway

Office Hours:

Tuesdays, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Or By Appointment