Mark Hefflinger Mark Hefflinger

(Op-Ed) Jean Kampman: Formal Refusal of Any Further Discussion or Partnership with Summit Carbon Solutions

Jean Kampman is the owner of a Butler County Century Farm and stands firmly against granting a voluntary easement or entering into any further dialogue or partnership with Summit Carbon Solutions.

“Your August 5, 2025, introductory message does not change the reality of what Summit Carbon Solutions is doing — attempting to force a deeply unpopular, dangerous, and unnecessary project onto unwilling landowners for the financial benefit of a private company. If you were serious about doing the right thing, you would start by immediately withdrawing your request for an easement on my property, which I will never grant — not now, not ever…

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Mark Hefflinger Mark Hefflinger

Iowa Landowner Guide to Carbon Pipeline Opposition

The Iowa Landowner Guide to Carbon Pipeline Opposition (1st edition: August 2024) is a collection of resources, research and action steps designed to empower landowners and communities in the fight against invasive, unsafe carbon pipeline projects. Inside the Guide, you’ll find practical advice on everything from filing objections with the Iowa Utilities Commission to understanding your rights regarding easements and eminent domain. 

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