How to Secure and Dispose of Unused Medicines, 2009

Prescription and over-the-counter drug abuse is an increasing concern in Iowa, and is the fastest growing form of youth substance abuse in America. Medicines can pose a danger to those who abuse them, and the improper disposal of pharmaceuticals can harm the environment.

This year purchase a real tree : a traditional Christmas begins with a real tree, 1999

The Iowa Christmas Tree Growers and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship published this brochure which discusses the benefits of using a real Christmas versus an artificial tree.

The Use of Remote Sensing Techniques Compared to Traditional Archaeological Phase II Testing Methods: A Cost-Benefit Analysis, HR-524, 1986

Remote sensing was utilized in the Phase II Cultural Resources Investigation for this project in lieu of extensive excavations. The purpose of the present report is to compare the costs and benefits of the use of remote sensing to the hypothetical use of traditional excavation methods for this project. Estimates for this hypothetical situation are based on the project archaeologist's considerable past experience in conducting similar investigations. Only that part of the Phase II investigation involving field investigations is addressed in this report. Costs for literature review, laboratory analysis, report preparation, etc., are not included. The project manager proposed the use of this technique for the fol lowing logistic, safety and budgetary reasons.