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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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Our Red Stories - Nebraska - Iowa Red Cross

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