The Iowa Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on October 8 in the Historic Supreme Court Courtroom at the Iowa State Capitol, located at 1007 E. Grand Avenue, Des Moines. The session will commence at 7 p.m., and the public is welcome to attend.
Seating for the event is limited. Attendees can enter through the west and south public entrances of the Capitol. The west entrance will close at 7:15 p.m., while the south entrance will remain open until after proceedings conclude. Media access begins at 6:15 p.m., with doors opening to all other attendees at 6:30 p.m. No reserved seating is available.
For those unable to secure a seat, a livestream of the oral arguments will be available on the Iowa Courts YouTube channel. Overflow seating with livestream access will also be provided in rooms 15 and 19 within the Capitol Building.
The court will hear attorneys present their cases in "Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC v. Kent Kasischke," case number 23-1186 from Hardin County District Court. The case involves an appeal by Kent Kasischke against a district court order allowing Summit Carbon Solutions to survey his land for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline. Kasischke contends that Iowa Code section 479B.15, which permits such surveys, is unconstitutional under both state and federal constitutions. He also disputes Summit's classification as a pipeline company and its entitlement to injunctive relief.
Attorney briefs for this case are accessible on the Iowa Judicial Branch website.
Media personnel planning to cover the event must arrive by 6:30 p.m., properly attired with identification displaying their name and media affiliation. Court rules regarding electronic devices apply during these proceedings, with further information available on expanded media coverage through the Iowa Judicial Branch website.
Courtroom rules concerning cameras and electronic devices can be found on the Iowa Legislature website.