While the possibility of war is uncertain, it -is- certain tens of thousands of American soldiers and sailors will be in the Persian Gulf region for a while. Red Cross chapters across Iowa are organizing a one-week effort at month’s end to collect items that can be packaged and sent overseas to the troops. Bobbie Bishop, at the Central Iowa chapter, says sealed store-bought cookies are a good start.Other items include: individually-wrapped pieces of candy, microwave popcorn, coffee, sugar, creamer, hand sanitizers, wet wipes, paperback books, sunscreen, DVDs, music CDs, movies on VHS and card games. Bishop says the world is different since the attacks of nine-eleven, and people in Iowa will -not- be able to send anonymous packages to troops now, like they did during the Gulf War of a dozen years ago. Bishop says Iowans can also help by donating cash to the effort as postage is going to cost about a dollar a pound. Due to necessary security measures, she says the military will only accept public donations of articles through shipments from American Red Cross offices. She says most Red Cross chapters in Iowa are holding “Quality of Life” item-gathering drives during the week of March 24 through 29. Call your local chapter for full details.
RECENT NEWS
- Meandering male moose seen in Sioux County
- Repairs made to northwest Iowa lake’s carp barrier
- Nunn criticizes fellow Republicans blocking votes on budget bills
- New book guides locals and visitors alike to ‘secret’ Iowa attractions
- Congresswoman Hinson says Farm Bill won’t be impacted if government shuts down
FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
UNI receives grant to turn old photos into interactive exhibit
UNI receives grant to turn old photos into interactive exhibit - Radio Iowa
An archival photography project at the University of Northern Iowa has landed a federal grant to help its users ...
www.radioiowa.com
Home test
Home test - Radio Iowa
www.radioiowa.com
Unhealthy air detected in parts of the state from Canadian wildfire smoke
Unhealthy air detected in parts of the state from Canadian wildfire smoke - Radio Iowa
The wildfire smoke from Canada is back over Iowa once again. Brian Hutchins at the DNR Air Quality Bureau says ...
www.radioiowa.com
Banks in Sioux, Lyon County the target of check cashing fraud
Banks in Sioux, Lyon County the target of check cashing fraud - Radio Iowa
The Sioux and Lyon County Sheriff Departments are working with local police trying to identify individuals involved ...
www.radioiowa.com