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Red Cross needs volunteers to make up for pandemic drop

January 15, 2021 By Matt Kelley

The pandemic has been particularly difficult on non-profit groups that rely on volunteers to operate, and the American Red Cross is asking Iowans for help in order to help other Iowans in need. Emily Holley, spokeswoman for the agency's Nebraska-Iowa region, says people who give freely of their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Human Interest, News Tagged With: Red Cross

All blood donations to Red Cross now screened for COVID-19

June 24, 2020 By Matt Kelley

The American Red Cross is now testing all blood donations from Iowans for COVID-19 antibodies. Red Cross spokesman Joe Zydlo says the tests will let donors know if they have been exposed to coronavirus, plus, it's another way to encourage people to donate a pint. Zydlo says, "There continues to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health / Medicine, News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Red Cross

Dubuque nurse is 2019 hero for Iowa-Nebraska game

November 27, 2019 By Dar Danielson

A nurse from Dubuque who helped save a man's life in March is Iowa's hero chosen to be honored at halftime of the Iowa-Nebraska football game Friday. Katie Gudenkauf says it started as she was talking with a friend at an indoor soccer tournament on the Clarke University campus in Dubuque. "We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters, Human Interest, News Tagged With: Hawkeyes, Red Cross

Volunteers needed to fill multiple roles with Red Cross

February 9, 2018 By Radio Iowa Contributor

The American Red Cross is recruiting volunteers for a host of positions across Iowa. Matthew Thieschafer, a volunteer services specialist for the agency, says they have great opportunities for people who want to help others in their hometowns or abroad. "We are looking for volunteers to fill a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News Tagged With: Red Cross

Red Cross holds meeting to educate potential volunteers

September 6, 2017 By Matt Kelley

Red Cross chapters across the state are hosting informational meetings this week for Iowans who want to become volunteers. Mark Tauscheck, spokesperson for the Iowa Red Cross, says more people are expressing interest in helping the organization in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. "You know, we have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News Tagged With: Red Cross

More Iowa Red Cross volunteers headed to help with Texas hurricane relief

August 29, 2017 By Radio Iowa Contributor

The Executive Director of the Siouxland Chapter of the Red Cross says the problems caused by Hurricane Harvey have led to what she describes as the biggest nationwide call for volunteers in 15 years. Tammy Lee says they will send at least two volunteers to Texas and have been calling everyone on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News Tagged With: Red Cross

Iowa Red Cross volunteers head to Canada to help with wildfires

August 22, 2017 By Matt Kelley

Four Iowans are among the Red Cross volunteers responding to the devastating wildfires sweeping across British Columbia. Richard and Carolyn Newkirk, from Ankeny, are traveling to the Canadian province today. Carolyn says she and her husband are excited to be able to help. "It's a little bit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News Tagged With: Red Cross

Northeast Iowa cities cleaning up flood damage

July 25, 2017 By Dar Danielson

Clean up is underway in some areas of northeast Iowa as others continue to keep an eye on rising floodwaters. Iowa Red Cross spokesman, Mark Tauscheck, says the city of Sumner was hit the hardest by floodwater as the power was knocked out. "The backup for their power supply was also affected. So, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News Tagged With: Red Cross

Additional Iowa Red Cross volunteers to help with hurricane recovery

October 10, 2016 By Matt Kelley

More Red Cross volunteers and vehicles from Iowa are bound for the southeast coast of the U.S. Kara Kelly, a spokesperson for the Red Cross in Iowa, says the volunteers will be providing aid to victims of Hurricane Matthew. "We have 14 more Iowa Red Cross disaster workers who are heading to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News Tagged With: Red Cross

Iowa Red Cross ready to help with Hurricane Matthew recovery

October 7, 2016 By Dar Danielson

The American Red Cross is preparing to respond as Hurricane Matthew slams into the southeast coast of the country. Iowa Region Red Cross spokesperson, Kara Kelly, says national officials are checking with the states that are not in the path of the storm to line up help. "There is a major call … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News Tagged With: Red Cross

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