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Letters to Editor

Attend Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline meetings on August 29

To the editor: August 29th, 12 p.m. at Jewell Golf Club in Jewell and 6 p.m. at Albrights Bluff in Iowa Falls is your chance to speak up and out against the corporation and the state taking away land for a farce of an environmental program. Summit must hold a public informational meeting ...

Summit shouldn’t be allowed to use eminent domain

To the editor: Imagine sitting down after a hard day’s work with your family and enjoying a wonderful meal. As your stomach rumbles in hunger and the aroma of delicious home cooking permeates your nostrils, suddenly a stranger knocks on your door and demands a slice of your land — a piece ...

Landowners should not be intimidated by Summit’s letter

To the editor: (In June), Summit Carbon Solutions received a conditional permit from the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) to construct a 680-mile CO2 pipeline across Iowa. The proposed pipeline, named the Midwest Carbon Express (MCE) will carry pressurized CO2 from ethanol plants across five ...

Who will put up these displays of our freedom in the future?

To the editor: My husband, granddaughter and I had the privilege to help take down the majestic display of flags in Graceland Cemetery last week. As we took a break, we asked if the volunteers were vets, and were told nearly all were Vietnam vets. These Vietnam Vets are supporting and ...

Alex Pruismann thanks voters for their support in the primary

To the editor and to the Citizens of Hamilton County: Thank you all so much. The dust has settled on the June 4th primary and the only words I can come up with to truly express my gratitude are “Thank You!” This campaign started on December 7th, 2023 and ever since that day, I’ve gotten ...