NEIA Red Cross
45 Years of Helping to Save Lives
The first time Kathy Iske attended a blood drive was in 1977. It was the first blood drive hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary 216 in...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Nov 8
- 1 min
Stellar Volunteers Honored
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the American Red Cross, making up 90% of our workforce. The work of the Red Cross would not be possible...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Oct 27
- 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 23
- 2 min
Five Reasons to be a Blood Donor Ambassador
Did you know that volunteers are critical to the success of blood drives? These volunteers are Blood Donor Ambassadors. They check people...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Sep 9
- 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
- Jun 16
- 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
- May 26
- 3 min
10 Disaster Deployments in Less Than Two Years: Yvonne Lambterson's Story
By George McCrory In her one-and-a-half years with the Red Cross, Yvonne Lambertson has responded to 10 disasters near and far from her...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Apr 29
- 2 min
From Hospital Nursing to Community and Disaster Nursing with the Red Cross
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca For 48 years, Juanita Sieben served as a Critical Care RN Specialist in a local hospital. Prior to retiring,...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Apr 21
- 2 min
Giving Back Blessings - Joe Vich
By George McCrory It’s National Volunteer Week, and Joe Vich has some advice for anyone thinking about volunteering for the American Red...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Mar 3
- 2 min
Iowa City Teen Builds a Bright Future for His Community and Himself
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca “You can do more good in your community if you start as a teenager than if you start later at a later age,”...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Feb 10
- 3 min
Do Something Meaningful with Your Time - Reasons Dayna Serves the Red Cross
Dayna Carpenter is a professional fundraiser, a busy mom and a cancer survivor. She recently joined the Board of Directors for the...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Feb 1
- 3 min
"Impact on different fronts" - A Reason to Serve as a Red Cross Board Member
Jerad Knott is a busy man with a family and a career, but he understands the value of community and the importance of being involved in...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Dec 16, 2021
- 3 min
Helping Keep the Armed Services Healthy by Supporting Omaha’s Busiest Pharmacies
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca Just 10 miles south of downtown Omaha is the host base for the largest wing of the United States Air Force....
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NEIA Red Cross
- Sep 21, 2021
- 2 min
Volunteer Finds Ways to Turn Negatives into Positive
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca After retiring from Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in 2003, Chuck Scripter began dedicating his time to...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
Night Shift at a Shelter in Baton Rouge with Dani
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca “Right now, we’re just doing what we can to give people food, a roof over their head and a place to sleep,”...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
Attention: Volunteers Needed
Many weather experts predict a destructive disaster season this year. When those events happen, the Red Cross will be prepared to be...
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NEIA Red Cross
- Jul 13, 2021
- 3 min
The Call After the Fire: Recovery Casework
By Ashley Peterson-DeLuca During fire season in Iowa and Nebraska, a devastating scenario happens several times a month: A family stands...
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NEIA Red Cross
- May 20, 2021
- 2 min
"Every Small Action is a Contribution"
By Dani Mallis The American Red Cross through the years has adapted to the needs of our communities and created Mental Health Services in...
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NEIA Red Cross
- May 17, 2021
- 2 min
"No Better Feeling Than Helping"
By Dani Mallis There are many volunteer opportunities in the American Red Cross. One essential position in disaster response is Duty...
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NEIA Red Cross
- May 10, 2021
- 1 min
2021 Sound the Alarm "Day of Action"
On May 8, 2021, American Red Cross volunteers visited with commuity members in Perry, Iowa and Columbus, Nebraska, to Sound the Alarm...
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