(OTTUMWA, Iowa) - For nearly two decades the Ottumwa media has joined forces to sponsor the Ottumwa Media Blood Drive.

This year's blood drive will be held on Aug. 13 from 11-7 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa.

The Southeast Iowa Blood Center tends to have low stocks this time a year as even regular donors get busy during the summer months.

If you would like to donate on Thursday or hold your own blood drive you can contact the Southeast Iowa Blood Center at:

1007 East Pennsylvania Avenue
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Phone: (641) 682-8149

www.bloodcenter.org/donating/center_southeast_iowa.htm