A debate over the use of eminent domain for carbon sequestration pipelines remains ongoing at the Iowa Capitol, with lawmakers and lobbyists at odds over projects such as Summit Carbon Solutions project.
State Rep. Brent Siegrist discusses Summit Carbon Solutions following the law during a legislative public forum in Council Bluffs on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
State Rep. Brent Siegrist discusses Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy's carbon sequestration during a legislative public forum in Council Bluffs on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
State Sen. Dan Dawson discusses the problem with the eminent domain debate during a legislative public forum in Council Bluffs on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
State Sen. Dan Dawson discusses liability concerns for eminent domain changes during a legislative public forum in Council Bluffs on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
State Rep. Brent Siegrist discusses House efforts to avoid eminent domain issues during a legislative public forum in Council Bluffs on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
State Rep. Brent Siegrist discusses the "hate the pipeline" constituency during a legislative public forum in Council Bluffs on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
State Sen. Dan Dawson discusses intellectual dishonesty in the pipeline debate during a legislative public forum in Council Bluffs on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
State Sen. Dan Dawson discusses how the pipeline divides lawmakers during a legislative public forum in Council Bluffs on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.