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Iowa Donor Network Welcomes New Board and Medical Advisory Committee Members

Iowa Donor Network (IDN) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors and two new members to its Medical Advisory Committee (MAC).

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Organ transplant support group starts in Des Moines

Following an organ transplant, a Des Moines man turned his struggles into a support group for those facing a similar situation.

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Honoring Iowa’s Donor Heroes: Iowa Donor Network 2025 Impact Report

In 2025, Iowans once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to transforming lives through the gift of organ and tissue donation. A total of 1,604 donor families were served, 124 organ donors gave the gift of life, 376 organs were transplanted...

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Andy Bentley feels a heartfelt gratitude this holiday season

“Hey we found a heart for you and we plan on going in tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. for surgery,” Bentley was told by the transplant team. “I was in shock. It’s like no other phone call you have gotten in...

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North Liberty man honors wife’s legacy of kindness

“There was a lot of kindness that she had left to give,” McGlaughlin said. After her death, Jeanna continued to give. She was an organ donor, but for people who die outside of a hospital, certain organs can’t be donated...

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Drive for Life: Emily’s Legacy DMV Tour across Iowa

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), in partnership with the Iowa Donor Network, proudly announces the “Drive for Life: Emily’s Legacy DMV Tour.”

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600+ Iowans waiting on organ donations: Network urges registration

Iowa Donor Network (IDN) works quietly and powerfully behind the scenes every single day to save lives, honor legacies, and support families through the gift of organ and tissue donation.

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Iowa Donor Network names Philip Blumberg as new CEO

Iowa Donor Network announced Philip Blumberg as its new CEO, succeeding Suzanne Conrad after her 28-year tenure.

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