# Planned developments in Spencer, IA

Boardwalk found 38 planned projects in Spencer, IA in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the Spencer City Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

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

## Spencer at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 38 |
| New in the last 30 days | 6 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Oct 5, 2026, Spencer City Council |
| Sources we check | 4 |

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 Spencer

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 22 | 58% |
| Residential | 7 | 18% |
| Development decisions | 5 | 13% |
| Commercial | 3 | 8% |
| Public and institutional | 1 | 3% |

## Recent projects in Spencer

| Project | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project 3 Infrastructure Storm and Sanitary Sewer Separation | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Spencer Airport Improvement Program Grant Application | Not stated | Airports | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Iowa Statewide Transportation Alternatives Program Grant Application | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Sep 21, 2026 |
| W 18th Street Bridge Replacement Supplemental Agreement | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | In design | Sep 8, 2026 |
| 2026 AV-Gas Fuel System Project at Spencer Municipal Airport | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Aug 10, 2026 |
| US 18/US 71 Roundabout Construction | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Aug 3, 2026 |
| 2026 Av-Gas System Improvement Project at Spencer Municipal Airport | Not stated | Airports | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jul 13, 2026 |
| 18th Street Trail Segment Project | Not stated | Trails and greenways | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 2026 Landfill Lift Station Upgrades | Not stated | Sewer lift stations | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 15, 2026 |
| 4th Ave West Drainage Project Engineering Agreement | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | In design | May 18, 2026 |
| $265K 2026 Rehabilitation Projects | Not stated | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | In design | May 18, 2026 |
| $100K 4th Avenue West Drainage and Culvert Project | Not stated | Stormwater and drainage | Not stated in filing | In design | May 18, 2026 |

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Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Nearby places

- Everly, IA · 6 projects
- [Milford, IA](https://boardwalkai.com/development/iowa/milford/) · 25 projects
- Ruthven, IA · 1 project
- Terril, IA · Checked, no projects in 12 months
- West Okoboji, IA · 11 projects
- Arnolds Park, IA · 12 projects

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

## Questions about Spencer

### What's planned in Spencer, IA?

Boardwalk found 38 planned projects in Spencer, IA in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the Spencer City Council agenda for Oct 5, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

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

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Spencer's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 10, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 11, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

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

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