DES MOINES – The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments about a law that allows a carbon pipeline company to enter and survey a landowner’s property. The Iowa Capital Dispatch says a large audience was in attendance for the hearing on Tuesday in the Iowa Supreme Courtroom at the Capitol. This follows a district court decision that ruled that landowner Kent Kasichke could not interfere with Summit Carbon Solutions and their attempts to enter his property for a land survey in Hardin County. He is appealing that decision, claiming it is unconstitutional for the company to enter his property before a project is approved through eminent domain.

STORY COUNTY – One of four family members accused of torturing fifth person in their household is heading toward a guilty plea. WHO-13 reports Aaron Williams has a hearing scheduled on October 15th to potentially plead down to lesser charges. The other three family members charged, including Gary Graham, Danielle Graham, and Kaitlynn Williams, all have trials scheduled as of now over the next several months. The four are accused of abusing another son of Danielle Graham, who was found in Zearing with several life-threatening injuries and severe malnourishment this past March.

BOONEVILLE – A couple in Booneville was arrested for alleged child endangerment. KCCI-TV reports Jacob Mitchell and Ariel Paul are out of custody now but were charged after Dallas County deputies found six children, ranging from 11 months to 13 years old, covered in feces and the home to be in disarray. Those kids have been placed in foster care.