Blood drive

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will be hosting several blood drives within the community

What: Olds United Church of Christ Community Blood Drive

When: Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Where: Dining Room, 102 West Second Ave., Olds

Appointments: To donate, please contact Elaine Vass at (319) 392 4040 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 2908 to locate the drive.

What: Ainsworth Community Blood Drive

When: Monday, Feb. 17, 2 - 7 p.m.

Where: Fellowship Hall, Ainsworth Community Church, Ainsworth

Appointments: To donate, please contact Kathi Bean at (319) 461 1339 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org and use code 225 to locate the drive.

About Blood Donation: Blood donation is a safe, simple procedure that takes about 45 minutes to one hour. Individuals with diabetes or controlled high blood pressure may be accepted as eligible donors.

ABOUT MVRBC: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the provider of blood and blood components to more than 100 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. In your area, MVRBC is the exclusive provider to Iowa City VA Health Care System, Washington County Hospitals and Clinics.