# Planned developments in Rice County, KS

Boardwalk found 38 planned projects in Rice County, KS in public filings from the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the City of Lyons City Council agenda for Jul 20, 2026.

Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Page: https://boardwalkai.com/development/kansas/rice/

## Rice County at a glance

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Projects, last 12 months | 38 |
| New in the last 30 days | 0 |
| Most common type | Infrastructure |
| Latest filing | Jul 20, 2026, City of Lyons City Council |
| Sources we check | 7 |

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 Rice County

By type, last 12 months.

| Type | Projects | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | 19 | 50% |
| Development decisions | 8 | 21% |
| Public and institutional | 6 | 16% |
| Residential | 3 | 8% |
| Industrial | 2 | 5% |

## Recent projects in Rice County

| Project | Location | Developer | Type | Size | Stage | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-CLIP Project Engineering Agreement | Lyons, KS | Not stated | Transportation | Not stated in filing | In design | Jul 20, 2026 |
| $476K K-14 Roadway Improvement Project | Lyons, KS | Venture Corporation | Roads and highways | Not stated in filing | Out to bid | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Replacement of Off System Bridge 119 (Cow Creek Bridge on Ave W) | Rice County, KS | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 15, 2026 |
| $1.5M Cow Creek Bridge Construction and Inspection Grant | Rice County, KS | Not stated | Bridges | Not stated in filing | Approved | Jun 8, 2026 |
| $258K Airport Capital Improvement Grant Application | Rice County, KS | Not stated | Airports | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Jun 8, 2026 |
| $9.9K Cultural Resources Survey for Wastewater Facility Upgrades | Lyons, KS | Not stated | Sewer and wastewater | 4.32 acres | In design | Apr 20, 2026 |
| 450-Job Industrial Expansion Project | Sterling, KS | KMW Ltd. | Industrial | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Apr 20, 2026 |
| $3,500 Library ADA Improvements Grant Application | Sterling, KS | Not stated | Libraries | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Apr 6, 2026 |
| $231K Sterling Free Public Library ADA Renovation | Sterling, KS | Not stated | Libraries | Not stated in filing | Early planning | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Peace Estates Housing Addition Update | Sterling, KS | K2M Investments | Residential | Not stated in filing | Seeking approval | Nov 17, 2025 |
| C&D Pit Construction Engineering Agreement | Rice County, KS | Not stated | Industrial | Not stated in filing | In design | Oct 20, 2025 |

Showing 11 of 38 projects. A free trial opens the full records and documents.

Samples show projects filed by companies or public bodies.

## Cities in Rice County

- Lyons, KS · 17 projects
- Sterling, KS · 14 projects

## Nearby places

- Ellsworth County, KS · 14 projects
- [Reno County, KS](https://boardwalkai.com/development/kansas/reno/) · 110+ projects
- [Barton County, KS](https://boardwalkai.com/development/kansas/barton/) · 42 projects
- [McPherson County, KS](https://boardwalkai.com/development/kansas/mcpherson/) · 120+ projects
- Stafford County, KS · 13 projects
- [Kingman County, KS](https://boardwalkai.com/development/kansas/kingman/) · 49 projects

All places in Kansas: [Kansas](https://boardwalkai.com/development/kansas/)

## Questions about Rice County

### What's planned in Rice County, KS?

Boardwalk found 38 planned projects in Rice County, KS in the last 12 months, mostly infrastructure. The latest is on the City of Lyons City Council agenda for Jul 20, 2026.

### Where does this data come from?

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

### How current is it?

Boardwalk checks Rice County's public records at least once a week; the last check was Oct 19, 2026. These counts are as of Oct 19, 2026 and refresh monthly.

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## How to cite

Source: Boardwalk, "Planned developments in Rice County, KS", boardwalkai.com/development/kansas/rice/, data as of Oct 19, 2026.

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