Iowa hospitals rely on incineration for medical waste
The Waste Reduction Center outlines a disposal system twice as costly as burning. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Mercy Hospital incinerators burn infectious waste with reported low dioxin emissions. Some plastics and solvents are sent out of state, while groups criticize incineration limits and EPA regulations.
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McLeod USA expands in Iowa with 18 000 customers
McLeod USA plans growth across 92 markets and 18 000 business and residential customers. The company will hire to expand in Iowa, roll out third generation wireless PCS while building a fiber optic network in the Midwest and West, and consider selling capacity to other providers to reduce retail costs.
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