Landowners in Iowa are continuing their legal and political battle against the use of eminent domain for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline. After the 2026 legislative session ended without new restrictions on land seizure, property owners are turning their focus toward upcoming elections to protect their property rights. The proposed pipeline aims to transport carbon dioxide from ethanol plants to underground storage to lower emissions and support the biofuels industry. However, critics argue that the project's environmental goals do not justify the forced acquisition of private land.
