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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Form S-8 Registration Statement of our McLeodUSA Incorporated
reports dated January 26, 2000 (except with respect to the matter discussed in
Note 16, as to which the date is February 29, 2000) and to all references to our
Firm included in or made a part of this Registration Statement.
Arthur Andersen LLP
Chicago, Illinois
June 21, 2000
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