Development & economy in Iowa local government
What Iowa city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about development & economy — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
717 Iowa meetings since 2024 covered development & economy. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Iowa with the most development & economy activity
- Davenport, IA (69)
- Linn County, IA (55)
- Waukee, IA (35)
- Plainfield, IA (33)
- North Liberty, IA (33)
- Waterloo, IA (31)
- Muscatine County, IA (28)
- Pella, IA (25)
- Grandview, IA (23)
- Independence, IA (22)
- Urbandale, IA (20)
- Huxley, IA (20)
Latest matching meetings
Council to consider special election for capital improvements reserve fund levy
The Oskaloosa City Council will adopt the consent agenda, approve June 2026 financial reports, and consider several routine payments and appointments. Council members will discuss a resolution to call a special election on establishing a capital‑improvements reserve fund and an annual levy. Additional items include a…
Commission will consider UDC amendment to permit data centers with nuclear power in EU-2
The Planning & Zoning Commission will review and make recommendations on several land‑addition cases, including the Knapp Walnut Grove Farm additions, Notbohm Addition, Corridor Energy First Addition, and Boland Farm Addition. It will also consider miscellaneous amendments to the Unified Development Code and a…
Board to review data center moratorium implementation plan
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will receive an update on the Large-Scale Data Center Moratorium Implementation Plan. The board will also discuss claims, meeting minutes, and payroll authorizations. A closed session is scheduled to discuss two draft economic development agreements.
Board holds public hearing on Lantern Hill development changes and variances
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on July 20, 2026, including a request from Lantern Hill New Providence LLC for an extension of time to amend its major site plan approval. The applicant seeks to reduce independent living units from 554 to 444, convert 45 units to 85 health care units, and obtain…
Waterloo City Council to discuss capital improvement software and International Paper
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss upgrades to capital improvement plan software. The meeting also includes a presentation from International Paper.
Commission will decide on a Certificate of Appropriateness for signs at 101 High Ave W.
The Historic Preservation Commission will consider granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for signage proposed by First State Bank at 101 High Avenue West. Commissioners will also review a draft attendance policy for the commission. The meeting includes a report on the CORE downtown grant for the FY2027 project…
Subcommittee to review Unified Development Code overview
This is a meeting of the Board of Health Ordinance Subcommittee. The agenda includes a presentation on the Dubuque County Unified Development Code by MSA Professional Services, along with an update on ordinance enforcement. Public comments are accepted both for agenda items and non-agenda items.
EDAB meets to discuss downtown and urban loop projects
The Economic Development Advisory Board will convene to review notes from a previous meeting and receive updates on the Catalyst Grant for 7025 Douglas, the Downtown Urbandale project, the Urban Loop's ten-year anniversary, and the Urbandale Uplift initiative.
Commission considers allowing tattoo shops in East Davenport
The Plan and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to amend the zoning ordinance. The proposal seeks to allow body modification establishments as permitted principal uses in the C-V Village of East Davenport Zoning District.
Board approves economic development funding for Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Polk County Board of Supervisors will consider a public hearing to grant a temporary construction easement to Jerry's Homes Inc. on the High Trestle Trail near Weigel Dr. in Ankeny. It will also renew two Class "E" retail alcohol licenses for Liquor Land and Casey's #3075. The meeting includes numerous resolutions…
Council to discuss Carver Corner project and hear downtown property appeals
The City Council will receive a presentation from HDR Engineering Inc. on the Carver Corner development. The council will also hold public hearings on appeals for multiple properties along East 2nd Street. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and hearing session.
Commission to review plats and site plans for Autumn Valley and Waukee Towne Center
The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider several land development items. These include a final plat for Autumn Valley West Plat 2, as well as preliminary and final plats for Waukee Towne Center Plat 7.
Planning and Zoning Commission discusses site plan and sidewalk waiver
The commission will consider a site plan for Culver’s at 1901 North Jefferson Way and a related sidewalk waiver. The meeting also includes a potential zoning code amendment for Chapter 165.05.
City Council to consider alcohol license for American Legion Post 555
The Ely City Council will meet via Zoom to conduct business. The primary item on the agenda is the approval of a retail alcohol license.
Board to discuss emergency services and actuarial contracts
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will discuss a service agreement for actuarial services and a 28E agreement for emergency response at Morgan Creek Park. The board will also consider a resolution to set a public hearing for an EMS district in the Lisbon-Mount Vernon area.
Board to discuss data center planning with airport and economic development leaders
The Board of Supervisors will hold a work session to review the Dubuque County Data Center Planning Process. The session includes presentations from the Dubuque Regional Airport Director and the Greater Dubuque Development President and CEO.
Planning & Zoning Commission to review four residential plats and site plan amendment
The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider final plats for three developments and both preliminary and final plats for a fourth. The body will also review a site plan amendment and discuss zoning code changes.
Council reviews ordinances, development agreement, and utility study
The City Council and staff will review several pending items, including options for beverage container redemption, revisions to recreational vehicle parking rules, a draft urban chicken ordinance, and a Southwest Bypass urban renewal plan amendment. They will also consider a development agreement with Cambrex Charles…
Commission considers McCleary annexation and industrial rezoning
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the McCleary Annexation. The body will also consider changing the land use map and rezoning Parcel 7922.05.100.003 from agricultural to limited industrial.
Three design permits up for vote: fence, Main St. facade, health center exterior
The Community Development Committee will vote on three design permit applications: a fence and gates at 1680 Washington St., an exterior alteration at 701 Main St., and exterior changes at 2523 and 2521 Washington St. (Units B and C). The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.
Commission will consider multiple rezoning and survey proposals, including LARD LLC
The Independence Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on July 7, 2026 to review several development items. Items include approval of previous minutes, appointment of a chair, and the consideration of preliminary plats for The Pines Fourth Addition and Pries Enterprises. The commission will also discuss rezoning…
Council to hear rezoning and fire-rescue ordinance updates
The Le Mars City Council will hear public comments on rezoning eleven residential lots to R-1 and updates to the Fire-Rescue Department's staffing and duties. The meeting also includes consent items, a highway patching project, and a speed limit ordinance.
Public hearing on Imagine More urban renewal plan and TIF
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan, which includes designating an area as blighted for urban renewal and adopting tax increment financing (TIF) to fund projects. The council will also vote on resolutions approving a project management policy for the…
Public hearings on rezoning 9.29 acres on Elf Lane, Cedar Rapids
The Board will hold public hearings on a request to change the rural land use map designation and rezone 9.29 acres on Elf Lane from agricultural to rural residential. They will also consider authorizing a letter of support for a HOME-ARP funding application and address routine business including claims, minutes, and…
Commission to vote on Airtech Workforce Housing Campus 5th Amendment
The Plainfield Redevelopment Commission will vote on the 5th Amendment to the Airtech Workforce Housing Campus agreement and receive the TIF Yearly Report. The meeting also includes approval of June 1 minutes and public comment.
Plan Commission to review 100-acre Innovation Park V plat and development plan
The Plainfield Plan Commission will hold public hearings on three development proposals: a 100.78-acre primary plat and 543,000 sq ft building for Innovation Park V, a 28.5-acre rezoning for a mixed residential development with 333 units, and an 18.62-acre conditional zone map amendment to medium-density residential…
City Council to consider liquor license and review urban chicken and e-bike ordinances.
The Manchester City Council will consider approving a new Class C liquor license for the Delaware County Fair and review draft ordinances regarding urban chickens and e-bikes. The meeting will also include discussions on economic development projects, street intersections, and a proposed wheel loader purchase.
Council to enter executive sessions on economic development, property, personnel
This special called meeting consists only of public comments and closed executive sessions; no reports or presentations are scheduled. The council will discuss economic development negotiations and real property for projects named Raging Rapids, Knocking Neighbors, and 700 E. College, as well as personnel matters for…
Council to finalize Sugar Creek Landing rezoning
The council will hold a public hearing and first reading on rezoning The Wren property to a planned development. It will also give final approval to rezone 68 acres from agricultural to residential for Sugar Creek Landing. Other major items include updating bicycle regulations to cover personal transportation devices…
Council to discuss Copper Boar Liquor License Application
The City Council is holding a special session to discuss and possibly take action on a liquor license application for Copper Boar. The agenda includes only this item along with procedural motions. The meeting is virtual and will be recorded.
Council to consider Trail Ridge Estates Part 4 development deals
The council will discuss and possibly approve several items for Trail Ridge Estates Part 4, including a conditional zoning agreement amendment, developer's agreement, and preliminary plat. Other major items include converting Saddleback Estates from a Planned Area Development to a subdivision, reviewing a storm water…
Commission to review Iowa River Landing Parkview subdivision plans
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a master development site plan and preliminary plat for the Iowa River Landing Parkview subdivision. Additionally, the board will review final plats for two lots within the Coral Ridge Commerce Park.
Board of Supervisors to receive Greater Des Moines Partnership update
The Polk County Board of Supervisors will meet for a staff discussion. The agenda consists of a single update from the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
Mayor and City Council to hold strategic planning work session
The Mayor and City Council will meet for a work session focused on strategic planning. The agenda includes discussions on the budget, skywalk signage, and an update from the Greater Des Moines Partnership.
EDC Type B to consider FY 2026-2027 budget and economic development agreements
The Grandview Economic Development Corporation Type B will hold a regular meeting to review the third-quarter financial report for FY 2025-2026, consider and possibly approve the FY 2026-2027 budget, and discuss the use of marketing funds for business recruitment and retention. The board will also convene an executive…
EDC to consider FY 2026-2027 budget, quarterly report, and marketing funds
The Grandview EDC Type A board will discuss and potentially take action on the third quarter financial report for FY 2025-2026 and approve the FY 2026-2027 budget and marketing funds. The board will also convene in executive session to discuss economic development agreements with Entwined Grounds, LLC and Letand’s.
Council reviews poultry regulations, Kenwood Ave property transfer, and Cambrex plan.
The Charles City Council holds a planning session to discuss several municipal matters before taking formal action. Key topics include amending the Cambrex urban renewal plan, transferring city-owned properties on Kenwood Avenue, and continuing deliberations on poultry operations within city limits. Staff will also…
Council approves expansion of Huxley Urban Renewal Area and related tax financing
The Huxley City Council will vote on three public‑hearing resolutions: a FY 2026 budget amendment, a FY 2027‑2031 Capital Improvements Plan, and an expansion of the Urban Renewal Area with associated tax‑increment financing. The council will also adopt Ordinance 563 to divide taxes for the new portion of the renewal…
Hy-Vee expansion, rezoning for The Wren, and multiple plats up for vote
The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on a rezoning for The Wren development, a site plan for South Waukee Vertical Expansion, a final plat for The Crossing at Alice's Road Plat 6, a site plan for Hy-Vee Waukee Expansion at 1005 E Hickman Road, and a preliminary plat for Hamilton Ridge Plat 11. The open forum…
Design Review Board to consider wall signs for Boozies Bar & Grill
The Design Review Board will meet to review a request for the installation of three wall signs. The proposal concerns the Freight House located at 401 West River Drive.