City of Palo, Iowa

09/06/2026

Look out for the Palo Fire Dept filling the boot today!

🥾 Round Two! Let’s Fill That Boot! 🚒

We’re heading back out this morning! Palo Fire will be at the 4-way stop at Blair’s Ferry Road and Palo Marsh Road starting at 10:00 AM collecting donations for the MDA Fill the Boot campaign.

As you make your way through the intersection, please slow down and watch for our firefighters. Traffic may move a little slower while we collect donations, so we appreciate everyone’s patience!

Thank you to everyone who has already stopped, donated, and supported this great cause. Let’s see how much we can raise for MDA! ❤️🥾🔥

09/05/2026

09/04/2026

City Hall & Community Center will be closed on Monday, September 7th for the Holiday.

09/04/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ITC Midwest Conducting Aerial Patrols of Transmission Lines
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (September 1, 2026) – ITC Midwest will be conducting aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines throughout its service territory from approximately September 8 – October 2, weather permitting. Helicopter patrols provide an overall status of the overhead transmission system owned and operated by ITC Midwest.
These patrols are a North American Electrical Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirement for ITC Midwest’s vegetation management program, support proactive maintenance objectives and align with the company’s model for operational excellence. The flights will include the inspection of vegetation in the vicinity of transmission structures, wood poles, conductors (wires), insulators and other equipment.
The inspection flights are often conducted at low altitudes to facilitate accurate visual inspection of vegetation hazards. This is normal procedure, so there is no cause for alarm if a low-flying helicopter is sighted near transmission lines during the time frame listed above.

09/04/2026

🚒 PALO FIRE IS FILLING THE BOOT FOR MDA!
Starting Friday morning, Palo Fire will be hitting the streets and standing at the corner of 1st Street and Blair’s Ferry Road to Fill the Boot for the Muscular Dystrophy Association!
With Covington being closed, we know traffic is going to be a little busier than normal. Please be patient and watch for our firefighters when you see us out collecting donations throughout the weekend.
100% of the money collected goes directly to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Your donations help MDA fund research, provide specialized care, support families, provide equipment assistance, and give kids living with neuromuscular diseases opportunities like MDA Summer Camp.
What is Fill the Boot?
The Fill the Boot campaign has a long history with the fire service. In 1952, families affected by muscular dystrophy approached firefighters in Boston and asked for their help raising money to fight the disease. Firefighters took to the streets with their boots and started collecting donations from the community. The effort was such a success that in 1954, the International Association of Fire Fighters officially made MDA its charity of choice. More than 70 years later, firefighters across the country continue that tradition by standing on street corners and asking their communities to help Fill the Boot.
So when you see us out there this weekend, slow down, say hi, and help us fill those boots! Every dollar makes a difference. ❤️🚒
Thank you, Palo, for always supporting us and the causes that are important to our community!

09/03/2026

Last one of the Season!!

We are getting closer to the Harvest Fall Market !!