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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 n
NEIA Red Cross
Nov 75 min read
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
NEIA Red Cross
Oct 312 min read
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 calen
NEIA Red Cross
Oct 224 min read
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