by Matt Kelley | Jun 24, 2020 | Health & Medicine, News
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...
by Dar Danielson | Nov 27, 2019 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, Human Interest, News
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...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Feb 9, 2018 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News
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...
by Matt Kelley | Sep 6, 2017 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News
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...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 29, 2017 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News
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...