The process is underway that could lead to the construction of the first-ever carbon dioxide pipeline in Iowa. Iowa Utilities Board spokesman, Don Tormey says Summit Carbon Solutions is considering the pipeline. Tormey says the project would be classified as a hazardous liquid pipeline — and that is why it falls under the I-U-B’s jurisdiction. The first step is to set up hearings in the counties that would be impacted. He says landowners will get a notice of the upcoming hearings on the pipeline.

The first public hearing is in Hardin County at noon on September 13th. That same day at 6:00 will be a public meeting in Story County.

Hardin County – September 13, noon, Timbers Edge, 19493 Co Hwy S56, Steamboat Rock

Story County – September 13, 6 p.m., Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, 2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames