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Gail Miller's 50 Years of Impacting Lives
By George McCrory and Gail Miller Gail Miller, a Dubuque resident, has seen many changes in over 50 years as a Red Cross volunteer....
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NEIA Red Cross
- Mar 11
- 2 min
Blood Brothers at Iowa State
Gannon and Jack White are brothers, and the two of them share a lot. Both are marketing majors at Iowa State. They have similar eyes and...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Mar 6
- 2 min
Remembering the Tornadoes - One Year Later
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca March 5, 2022, was shaping up to be just like any other Saturday for Penny Merta, an Ankeny, Iowa, resident and...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Mar 5
- 2 min
Helping Your Hometown After a Disaster
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca For over ten years Pam Deichmann traveled all over her home state of Iowa and across the country to respond to...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Giving Blood is a Family Affair
The Jones’ family ties to blood donation with the American Red Cross run deep. Jeanne, a member of the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metro Chapter...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Jan 16
- 3 min
Making Homes Safer for Those New to the U.S.
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca Ester Paw grew up in refugee camps at the Thailand-Myanmar border before moving to the U.S. as a teen. She has...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Dec 2, 2022
- 2 min
Making a Difference in Every Way - Michelle's Reasons for Serving
Michelle Harris is the board chair for the Omaha-Council Bluff Metro Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. She hopes that her...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Oct 27, 2022
- 3 min
My Hurricane Ian Deployment Story
By George McCrory, Red Cross Disaster Responder and Communications Volunteer From September 30 to October 13, I deployed to the Red Cross...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Sep 15, 2022
- 2 min
Nice to Meet You: Lisa Gallentine
Have you ever wondered how blood drives and Red Cross blood collections operations work? Success is largely dependent on teams of people...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Sep 9, 2022
- 2 min
At 91, Iowa Volunteer Always Answers the Call
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca Virginia Shimpach of Cedar Falls, Iowa, is someone you can depend on. She shows up 15 minutes early to every...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
Expect the Unexpected: Disaster Preparedness Tips
By Samantha Edwards In 2021, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared September as National Preparedness Month to raise...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Aug 4, 2022
- 3 min
Nice to Meet You: Rachelle Lipker
Rachelle Lipker has been a member of the Red Cross for over 20 years. She began as a volunteer, and she is now an executive director. Her...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Jul 26, 2022
- 2 min
Top 5 Preparedness Tips for People With Disabilities
By Emily Holley, Communications Manager, Nebraska-Iowa Red Cross Today is National Disability Independence Day. It’s a day to celebrate...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Jul 22, 2022
- 3 min
Nice to Meet You: Whitney Joachim
Whitney is one of our staff members that works tirelessly for our biomedical program. Her work ensures that hospitals are supplied with...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Jun 16, 2022
- 2 min
Sue Hensley’s Life-Long Service
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca A frequent question Sue Hensley receives from her son is: "Hey, Mom! When are you really going to retire?" She...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Jun 6, 2022
- 2 min
Engaging Black and Marginalized Communities - Abena's Reasons for Serving
Meet Abena Imhotep. She is a strong advocate, student and a Central Iowa Red Cross board member. Her knowledge and work make our region...
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NEIA Red Cross
- May 26, 2022
- 3 min
10 Disaster Deployments in Less Than Two Years: Yvonne Lambterson's Story
By Mimi Teller Adapted by George McCrory In her one-and-a-half years with the Red Cross, Yvonne Lambertson has responded to 10 disasters...
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NEIA Red Cross
- May 19, 2022
- 3 min
Nice to Meet You: Andrea Wright
Andrea Wright is a member of our Nebraska-Iowa fundraising team. She is a regional philanthropy officer who works out of the Des Moines...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Apr 11, 2022
- 3 min
Nice to Meet You: Chris Collins
Chris Collins plays a crucial role within the Nebraska-Iowa Region as a Fleet and Facilities Coordinator. His work to ensure that...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Feb 18, 2022
- 2 min
Nice to Meet You: Marion McDermott
Fires, tornados, floods, our disaster program managers have seen it all. These kind, genuine Red Crossers make sure that those affected...
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