The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

To the editor:

Feb. 21, 2023 marked my first-ever trip to Des Moines to attend a rally at the capital. I’m not proud that this was my first rally since I am at retirement age. This is a process I could have and should have been involved in much earlier in my life.

This event was held regarding the proposed carbon capture pipeline. This same day also hosted a rally of Mothers for Responsible Gun Laws. The following day, there was a Second Amendment rally.

My visit to the capital allowed me an opportunity to visit one-on-one with three northwest Iowa legislators and hear first person remar...