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DemonstrationFormingSioux CountyUpdated July 2, 2026

Probable food-processing expansion

A worked example showing how land, planning, incentives, and engineering evidence can combine into an early project-intent signal.

76/100 intent scoreEvidence-supported demonstration
What changed

An engineering request follows a parcel transfer, rezoning item, and proposed incentive.

Next likely milestone

Planning decision and utility-design procurement within an illustrative 30–60 day window.

First detected

2026-03-03

Evidence trail

Why the Radar believes this

  1. EntityObserved example

    Special-purpose LLC registered to a known affiliate.

    Iowa Secretary of State →
  2. LandObserved example

    A 40-acre parcel transferred to the project entity.

    Iowa Land Records →
  3. PlanningObserved example

    Planning agenda lists rezoning for food-processing use.

    Local government agenda →
  4. CapitalObserved example

    Board materials list a proposed incentive and job target.

    IEDA awards →
  5. ProcurementObserved example

    Engineering request references a utility extension.

    Public bid/RFP →
Capital stack

Whose money is visible

Illustrative identified capital$5,200,000
State incentiveIEDA board materialsRequested$4,000,000
Local TIF supportLocal development agreementProposed$1,200,000

Requested, proposed, reserved, awarded, appropriated, committed, and spent are distinct states. This total is illustrative and does not imply all funds are committed.