# Planned developments in Dallas County, IA

Boardwalk found 1,000+ planned projects in Dallas County, IA in public filings from the last 12 months. The latest is on the West Des Moines Board of Adjustment agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

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

## Dallas County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 1,000+ |
| New in the last 30 days | 47 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 7, 2026, West Des Moines Board of Adjustment |
| Sources we check | 2 |

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 Dallas County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 240+ | 25% |
| Residential | 230+ | 23% |
| Commercial | 200+ | 20% |
| Development decisions | 150+ | 15% |
| Public and institutional | 120+ | 12% |
| Industrial | 34 | 3% |
| Mixed use | 12 | 1% |
| Agricultural | 2 | Under 1% |

## Recent projects in Dallas County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Lot Single-Family Subdivision | West Des Moines, IA | Eagle Brook, LLC | Single-family | 31 units | Seeking approval | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Development Agreement Amendment for WDM Entertainment and WDM South | West Des Moines, IA | WDM Entertainment, LLC | Entertainment and recreation | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Oct 5, 2026 |
| 200-Foot Telecommunications Tower | Dallas County, IA | Harmoni Towers Gateway | Telecom towers | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 12,300-Square-Foot Right-of-Way Acquisition for Roadway Project | West Des Moines, IA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Religious and Educational Center at 9379 Plum Drive | Urbandale, IA | Islamic and Educational Center Ezan of Greater Des Moines | Religious and cultural | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Urbandale Police Headquarters New Construction | Urbandale, IA | Not stated | Government buildings | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 28, 2026 |
| 2-Lot Subdivision and Frontage Road Development | West Des Moines, IA | WDM South, LLC | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Sep 28, 2026 |
| 340th Trail Data Center | Van Meter, IA | Corporate Office Properties Trust | Data centers | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Macon Realty Property Comprehensive Plan Amendment | Urbandale, IA | CSMS Management | Travel centers and truck stops | 20 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 14.28-Acre PUD Master Plan Amendment | Urbandale, IA | Temple Holdings | Retail | 14.3 acres | Seeking approval | Sep 1, 2026 |
| 104-Unit Residential Renovation and 10,000-Sqft Addition | Urbandale, IA | Greater Des Moines Supportive Housing | Residential | 104 units | Approved | Aug 10, 2026 |

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Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Dallas County

- [Waukee, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/waukee/) · 300+ projects
- [Urbandale, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/urbandale/) · 250+ projects
- [West Des Moines, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/west-des-moines/) · 160+ projects
- [Grimes, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/grimes/) · 50 projects
- [Adel, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/adel/) · 38 projects
- [Clive, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/clive/) · 29 projects
- De Soto, IA · 18 projects
- Perry, IA · 13 projects
- Van Meter, IA · 13 projects
- Linden, IA · 8 projects
- Dallas Center, IA · 6 projects
- Redfield, IA · 2 projects
- Bouton, IA · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Dexter, IA · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Granger, IA · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- Minburn, IA · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Madison County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/madison/) · 50 projects
- [Polk County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/polk/) · 1,500+ projects
- [Guthrie County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/guthrie/) · 30 projects
- [Warren County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/warren/) · 150+ projects
- [Boone County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/boone/) · 180+ projects
- [Adair County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/adair/) · 48 projects

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

## Questions about Dallas County

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

Boardwalk found 1,000+ planned projects in Dallas County, IA in the last 12 months. The latest is on the West Des Moines Board of Adjustment agenda for Oct 7, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Dallas County projects come from public meeting records, such as West Des Moines Board of Adjustment agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Dallas 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 Dallas County, IA", boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/dallas/, data as of Oct 11, 2026.

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