Sister remembers heroism of younger brother who died in Marion motorcycle crash
In the midst of their grief, however, his friends and family found a beacon of hope. Aaron would be able to help others in one of the most generous ways as an organ donor.
Read MoreLocal woman advocates for organ donation as she waits for kidney transplant
A Bettendorf woman is using her personal battle with kidney disease to inspire others to become organ donors and highlight the critical need for organ donation in our community.
Read More'Kennedy's life was not wasted': Organ recipients meet donor's family
A group of organ donor recipients met the family of the 18-year-old who gave them the gift of life last week.
Read MoreIowa Donor Network hopes memorial to John VanderLinden will encourage others to donate organs
On Wednesday, the donor network honored VanderLinden’s donations, unveiling a plaque in the foyer of the Warren County Administration Building, where most people enter to get their driver’s licenses — and decide whether they should list themselves as organ donors...
Read MoreBig payouts, great cause this Sunday at Benton County Speedway’s 10th Urbana 5
Five IMCA sanctioned divisions are on the card for the July 14 special, held to remember the five area youth killed in a 2015 traffic accident near Urbana, and to encourage people to become organ and tissue donors.
Read MoreNASCAR driver Joey Gase will honor fellow Iowan Brian McGregor at Iowa Speedway
Brian McGregor will always be a hero to his younger brother, Cory. “Brian, he and I were five years apart, grew up together, obviously being the younger brother, (he’s a) role model, hero, all that stuff,” said Cory. Brian, who...
Read MorePlaque notes local organ donor's impact
On Aug. 30, 2009, Becky and Jim Bowden were notified that their son, Nathan Bowden, 20, had died in a traffic accident. He was in his sophomore year of college. The Bowdens made a decision to donate Nate’s organs and...
Read MoreKeokuk man’s organ donation helps others live on
Nathan Bowden of Keokuk was 20 years old when he died in a car crash in 2009. Nathan had agreed to be an organ and tissue donor, which was indicated on his Iowa driver’s license. Those donations have gone on...
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