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.
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.
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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By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca When a disaster strikes, like destructive winds from a spring tornado or a nighttime house fire, the immediate needs are obvious: food, clothing and a safe place to sleep. But the long road to getting back to normal requires a different kind of ongoing support. It is the mission of the Nebraska-Iowa Red Cross Client Care Team, an integrated group of staff and volunteers, to ensure that when a family loses everything, they aren’t alone as they rebuild. Shanie Bockmann...
Meet Tim. He is a member of the Nebraska-Iowa region's Disaster Cycle Services staff. He is dedicated to ensuring that our volunteers are prepared to respond to a wide range of disaster scenarios. Q: Could you explain what your title means and take us through your workday, or what projects you work on? A: As a disaster workforce engagement specialist, I focus on building, supporting and sustaining a strong volunteer workforce that’s ready to respond to disasters. On a typical day, I track...
National Volunteer Week (April 19-25) gives us the perfect opportunity to shine a light on the people who truly power the American Red Cross—our volunteers. Simply put, the Red Cross couldn’t do what it does without them. Volunteers donate their time, talent, compassion and commitment to help neighbors in need every single day. They are the lifeblood of our mission. Since the American Red Cross was founded in 1881, volunteers have been stepping up in moments of crisis and calm alike....
Throughout the last month, our Nebraska-Iowa regional volunteers and staff were put to the test with thunderbolt drills. These exercises were designed to test each chapter's ability to respond to a large-scale disaster. Without prior warning, teams in each chapter were tasked with opening several shelters simultaneously, all within the span of a few hours. Each shelter was required to hold 100 people and had to be staffed by trained Red Cross volunteers. Teams worked closely with partners and...
With spring’s arrival comes an increased likelihood of severe weather across Nebraska and Iowa. Preparation now can make a big difference when storms roll through. First Things First: Stay in the Know Weather changes fast, and having multiple ways to get updates is important — especially if the power goes out. Phone alerts, local news, battery‑powered radios, weather apps… they all work together to keep you informed. One tool worth downloading is the free Red Cross Emergency app . It...
