Clinton, Iowa

Situated on the eastern most section of Iowa, along the banks of the Mississippi River, Clinton is a city in and the county seat of Clinton County. Founded in 1855, Clinton has grown from a one street river town into a city with nearly 30,000 residents and a prosperous business community. Clinton’s river location provides sport and recreational activities.

During the late 1800s, the cities of Lyons and Clinton quickly became centers of the lumber industry and were regarded as the "Lumber Capital of the World". By 1892, the sawmills of Clinton, Lyons and Camanche produced more than 195 million board feet. By 1900, as the northern forests were depleted, the sawmills closed. The river and railroad have remained as the impetus of Clinton’s economy, providing economical transportation in all directions, thus attracting manufacturing and heavy industry to the city. Since the early 21st century, the Clinton area has prospered as an industrial center, with a steadily growing list of products and services, which are delivered to all parts of the nation and the world. Major Employers in and near Clinton include ADM (Archer Daniels Midland Company), Mercy Medical Center, Custom-Pak, Lyondell Chemical, Ashford University, and Clinton Community College.

For years, asbestos products were widely used at jobsites in Clinton, Iowa, placing workers and others at risk for asbestos-related diseases, such as malignant mesothelioma. For your convenience, we have listed mesothelioma cancer centers located in or near Clinton at the bottom of this page. If you or a loved one have been exposed to asbestos in Clinton, you may benefit by seeking counsel from an asbestos attorney.

Large Jobsites in Clinton where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance has compiled information obtained from a number of sources to identify the following large job sites in Clinton where asbestos exposure was known to have occurred. These sites are listed below. Click on them to get more detailed information.

Other Jobsites in Clinton where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

These additional jobsites in Clinton, IA have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.

Mesothelioma Cancer Centers Near Clinton, IA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma cancer centers that are located within a 100 mile radius of Clinton, IA. Please click on a cancer center link to obtain more information about the clinical programs offered, professional designations, areas of expertise and how to contact the center.

Mesothelioma Doctors Near Clinton, IA

For your convenience we have compiled a list of mesothelioma doctors who are located within a 100 mile radius of Clinton, IA. Please click on a doctor link to obtain more information about his/her background, areas of expertise, professional affiliations and office locations.