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Iowa Donor Network earns top-tier status for donation, transplant performance

For the third straight year, the North Liberty-based Iowa Donor Network has been designated a “tier 1 organ procurement organization” — placing it among just 15 of 56 such organizations nationally to achieve the top designation.

Methodist Hospital nurse awarded by the Iowa Donor Network

A local nurse was recognized with an award on Thursday for his efforts to spread awareness and advocacy for organ and tissue donation.

Iowa Donor Network partnering with DMV, Iowa DOT for 'National Donate Life Month'

Iowa Donor Network, the Iowa Department of Transportation, and DMV offices across the state are partnering to encourage Iowans to register as organ and tissue donors for 'National Donate Life Month.'

Gretchen Teske: How organ donation changed my life twice

On average, a kidney from a deceased donor lasts 8-12 years, according to the Cleveland Clinic. My grandpa's kept him alive for 16. In that time, he saw another grandchild born, attended every musical, play, and sporting event he could...

April is Organ Donor Awareness Month

April is a month dedicated to raising awareness of organ and tissue donations. Sioux City firefighters held a ceremony and raised an organ donation flag Friday. Iowa Donor Network services coordinator, John Jorgensen, spoke at the event.

Donate Live flag raised to raise awareness of National Donate Life Month

UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital raised a Donate Life flag at the hospital on Monday, to celebrate April's National Donate Life Month.

Sioux City Fire Rescue raise flag for organ donation