# Planned developments in Franklin County, IA

Boardwalk found 74 planned projects in Franklin County, IA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the Franklin County Board of Supervisors agenda for Sep 15, 2026.

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

## Franklin County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 74 |
| New in the last 30 days | 2 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Sep 15, 2026, Franklin County Board of Supervisors |
| Sources we check | 3 |

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 Franklin County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 39 | 53% |
| Development decisions | 11 | 15% |
| Public and institutional | 9 | 12% |
| Commercial | 7 | 9% |
| Residential | 4 | 5% |
| Agricultural | 2 | 3% |
| Industrial | 2 | 3% |

## Recent projects in Franklin County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110th Street Bridge Replacement | Franklin County, IA | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Drainage District Sub 1-9 Repair and Bid Letting Preparation | Franklin County, IA | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | In design | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Data Center Development near Industrial Park | Hampton, IA | Ramiform Technologies | Data centers | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 10, 2026 |
| 265-Unit Residential Development on 118 Acres | Geneva, IA | Lennar | Single-family | 265 homes · 118 acres | Continued | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Fiber Optic and Land Line Network Expansion | Sheffield, IA | Rockwell Telephone Company | Telecom towers | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 13, 2026 |
| FGH Solar Project | Hampton, IA | FGH | Solar farms | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jul 9, 2026 |
| DD3 Main Open Ditch Modification and Repairs | Franklin County, IA | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Golf Club Rezone and Variance for Hawksview Golf Club | Geneva, IA | Hawksview Golf Club | Golf courses | Not stated in filing | Recommended | Jun 8, 2026 |
| FY27 TIF Road Project Infrastructure Improvements | Sheffield, IA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | Jun 8, 2026 |
| 1-Acre Golf Course Entrance and Bridge Improvement Project | Geneva, IA | Hawk's View Golf Club | Golf courses | 1 acres | Seeking approval | May 11, 2026 |
| S 1st St Road Repairs | Sheffield, IA | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Approved | May 11, 2026 |
| Fire Station Construction | Sheffield, IA | Rural Fire | Fire and police stations | Not stated in filing | Continued | Jul 14, 2025 |

Showing 12 of 74 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Franklin County

- Sheffield, IA · 19 projects
- Hampton, IA · 15 projects
- Geneva, IA · 12 projects
- Alexander, IA · 1 project
- Latimer, IA · Checked, no projects in 12 months

## Nearby places

- [Wright County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/wright/) · 75 projects
- [Cerro Gordo County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/cerro-gordo/) · 130+ projects
- [Hardin County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/hardin/) · 50 projects
- [Butler County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/butler/) · 96 projects
- [Hancock County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/hancock/) · 47 projects
- [Hamilton County, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/hamilton/) · 72 projects

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

## Questions about Franklin County

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

Boardwalk found 74 planned projects in Franklin County, IA in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the Franklin County Board of Supervisors agenda for Sep 15, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

Boardwalk's Franklin County projects come from public meeting records, such as Franklin County Board of Supervisors agendas and minutes. Each one links to the original filing.

### How current is it?

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

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