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American Red Cross Iowa Region

The American Red Cross Iowa Region has Chapter offices in Des Moines, Dubuque and Sioux City and three Blood Donation Centers. We serve 2.8 million people across Iowa, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Illinois.

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Every day, ordinary people make extraordinary contributions by putting their needs aside to help others in our community. The American Red Cross is honored to salute these unsung heroes.

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Iowa Locations

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The American Red Cross serving Iowa has Chapter offices in Des Moines, Dubuque and Sioux City and three Blood Donation Centers.
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Chapter and Office Locations

Northern and Central Iowa Chapter
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2116 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
1-515-243-7681 Details
Eastern Iowa Chapter
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2400 Asbury Road
Dubuque, IA 52001
1-563-583-6451 Details
Eastern Iowa - Cedar Rapids Office
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317 7th Avenue, SE, Suite 205
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
1-319-393-3500 Details
Northwest Iowa & Northeast Nebraska Chapter
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401 Douglas Street, Suite 101
Sioux City, IA 51101
712-252-4081 Details
Southeast Nebraska
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4600 Valley Road, Suite 300
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-441-7997 Details

Blood Donation Centers

The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You will feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Schedule an appointment at one of our locations.

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Blood Donation Center Locations

Dubuque Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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2400 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
1-800-RED CROSS Details

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Veteran Deploys with Red Cross, Comforts Troops Away from Home
November 06, 2025
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Cold Air Coming to Parts of U.S. — These Steps Can Help Keep You Safe Inside and Out
November 05, 2025
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How to Heat Your Home Safely as Colder Temperatures Set In
November 03, 2025
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Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks back this weekend
October 30, 2025
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Our Red Stories - Nebraska - Iowa Red Cross

  • Nebraska-Iowa Red Cross Honors Volunteers
    On Thursday, Red Cross volunteers and staff from the Nebraska-Iowa Region gathered in person and online for the Nebraska-Iowa One Red Cross Volunteer Awards to celebrate each other’s work and many accomplishments in 2025. The sense of community was palpable at each chapter party, and even for those watching the event online. Eastern Iowa chapter awardees Volunteers were recognized for their hours of commitment, outstanding leadership and more. Those selected for awards were nominated by their...

  • Turn and test to keep your home safe
    As daylight saving time ends this Sunday, November 2, we will turn our clocks back an hour. While you’re adjusting your clocks, take a few minutes to test your smoke alarms. This simple action could protect you and your family in the event of a home fire. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half,” says Emily Holley, Regional Communications Manager for the Nebraska-Iowa Red Cross. “You only have about two minutes to escape a burning home safely. Every second counts,...

  • Nice to Meet You: Rebecca McCarty
    Meet Rebecca. She is a vital member of our biomedical services team. Her work ensures that enough blood drives are scheduled to maintain a healthy blood supply. She is also a busy mom and passionate advocate for volunteering in her community. Q: Could you explain what your title means and take us through your workday, or what projects you work on?  A: I am the Iowa East strategic business planner, which means that I am in charge of planning and booking our drives on the calendar, as well as...

  • Nebraska Couple Ready When There Is A Need
    By Janet Flanagan Most Red Cross volunteers don’t hop in a plane to respond to a local disaster. But Mike and Linda Nielsen of McCook, Neb., have.   Since they live in a rural area close to the borders of Kansas and Colorado, Mike Nielsen’s Beechcraft Sierra four-seat airplane can sometimes get them to a Red Cross emergency scene faster than a car.   Linda and Mike Nielsen The Nielsens have responded to fires, floods and other disasters in Southwest Nebraska since 2008. They’re ready to offer...

  • Celebrating Our Heroes: Volunteer Firefighters and the Red Cross
    By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca Did you know? Sixty-five percent of firefighters are volunteers, according to the National Volunteer Fire...
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