Legislature OKs Amendment to ‘Buy the Farm’ Law
“The amendment was passed “with great bipartisan support,” 114-18, said Sen. Kevin Dahle, DFL-Northfield. It requires companies like CapX 2020, which is running a transmission line from Sioux Falls, S.D. across Minnesota to reimburse landowners…
Landowners in lake path hope legislature acts to limit eminent domain
“A group of southern Iowa landowners is hoping a last-minute effort from lawmakers could roll-back construction plans for a lake near Osceola. Doug Robins of Osceola says the farm ground that’s been in his family…
Doland gets Answers from County Attorney
“County Supervisor Mark Doland is looking for answers in regards to the proposed regional airport near Leighton.Doland was elected as supervisor this past January with large support from residents in the Leighton area. He campaigned…
Mark Doland seeks Answers about Eminent Domain
“County Supervisor Mark Doland is looking for answers in regards to the proposed regional airport near Leighton. Doland was elected as supervisor this past January with large support from residents in the Leighton area. He…
City OKs building grab
“n an attempt to ensure that a federal court remains in Aberdeen, city council members Wednesday took the first step toward buying the old federal building. Council members unanimously approved what’s called a resolution of…
Waukee council hopes to finalize land deal
“The Waukee City Council on Monday delayed a decision on using eminent domain to acquire farmland to complete the Alice’s Road project, which the city sees as essential to economic growth. All four members of…
Eminent domain legislation is resurrected in Iowa House
“A bill restricting the use of eminent domain that died in last week’s legislative funnel deadline was resurrected in the Iowa House on Tuesday. Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to add the measure as an amendment to…
Eminent domain bill’s death brings grief for House Speaker, relief for mayor
“The failure of a bill that would restrict the use of eminent domain to acquire private land for a recreational lake is being cited by Iowa House Speaker Kraig Paulsen as a big disappointment for…
Waukee delays vote on Alice’s Road land
“The Waukee City Council on Monday delayed a decision to use eminent domain to acquire land needed to expand a road it says is a cornerstone to continued economic growth in Dallas County. The four…
Waukee may use eminent domain for Alice’s Road
“The Waukee City Council will hold a special meeting Monday to consider using eminent domain rights to acquire agricultural land needed for the Alice’s Road project. Acquiring land-use rights is necessary before grading of the…