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Friday, January 25, 2013  The number of people staying home sick has impacted donor numbers this year.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center had its annual blood drive Thursday and the final numbers are in on how much blood was donated

Thursday, January 03, 2013  What better New Year's resolution to make than to save three lives with just one donation of blood?

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  Blood centers are seeing a decrease in blood donations during the holiday season and encourage everyone to donate.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Ottumwa's 22nd annual Media Blood Drive will be held Thursday, August 9 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Tuesday, January 03, 2012  Gift of Life blood drive is Thursday, Jan. 5 in Ottumwa.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  It's almost time for the River of Life Blood Drive.

Thursday, August 12, 2010  The Bridge View Center hosted the 20th annual Media Blood drive. Though donors are typically in low numbers this time of year, the drive was a success.

Friday, August 06, 2010  KTVO and other Ottumwa media outlets have partnered with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center to help replenish supplies from lower summertime donor rates.