# Planned developments in Buchanan County, IA

Boardwalk found 180+ planned projects in Buchanan County, IA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the Jesup City Council agenda for Sep 9, 2026.

Data as of Oct 11, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/buchanan/

## Buchanan County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 180+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 0 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 9, 2026, Jesup City Council |
| Sources we check | 10 |

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 Buchanan County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 63 | 35% |
| Development decisions | 55 | 30% |
| Residential | 35 | 19% |
| Public and institutional | 14 | 8% |
| Commercial | 11 | 6% |
| Mixed use | 2 | 1% |
| Industrial | 1 | 1% |

## Recent projects in Buchanan County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Water Plant CDBG Grant Application | Winthrop, IA | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Approved | Aug 5, 2026 |
| FY28 Street Improvements on 5th St. and Adams St. | Winthrop, IA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Daubenberger Bridge Federal Funding Contract | Buchanan County, IA | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 3,000-Square-Foot Library Addition | Fairbank, IA | Not stated | Libraries | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 400 Block of East Main Street Infrastructure Improvements | Fairbank, IA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jun 8, 2026 |
| East Main Street 400 Block Roadway and Storm Sewer Improvements | Fairbank, IA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 8, 2026 |
| New Water Plant Pilot Water Test Program | Winthrop, IA | Not stated | Utilities | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 3, 2026 |
| 3-Parcel Lot Combination for Manufacturing Expansion | Independence, IA | Stealgard Inc. | Manufacturing | Not stated in filing | Recommended | May 26, 2026 |
| Snow Removal Equipment Acquisition for Independence Municipal Airport | Independence, IA | Not stated | Airports | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | May 11, 2026 |
| $17K Fire Department Expansion Project Update | Independence, IA | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | In design | May 4, 2026 |
| 11-Home Residential Development | Jesup, IA | West Jesup Development | Single-family | 11 homes | Approved | Apr 20, 2026 |
| 80-Acre Battery Energy Storage Facility | Buchanan County, IA | New Leaf Energy | Battery storage | 80 acres | Early planning | Apr 8, 2026 |

Showing 12 of 180+ projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Buchanan County

- [Independence, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/independence/) · 62 projects
- Fairbank, IA · 24 projects
- Jesup, IA · 15 projects
- Winthrop, IA · 10 projects
- Brandon, IA · 7 projects
- Quasqueton, IA · 5 projects
- Lamont, IA · 4 projects
- Hazleton, IA · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Benton County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/benton/) · 270+ projects
- [Delaware County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/delaware/) · 41 projects
- [Black Hawk County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/black-hawk/) · 380+ projects
- [Linn County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/linn/) · 920+ projects
- [Bremer County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/bremer/) · 250+ projects
- [Fayette County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/fayette/) · 91 projects

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

## Questions about Buchanan County

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

Boardwalk found 180+ planned projects in Buchanan County, IA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the Jesup City Council agenda for Sep 9, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

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

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Buchanan County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 11, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Buchanan County, IA", boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/buchanan/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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