Each year, the friendly competition between local first responders helps curb critical blood shortages during the summer months.

The American Red Cross announced several blood drives have been scheduled through July 31.

In lieu of throwing a party, the Bells are staging a blood drive. “July 25 was Lizzie’s transplant anniversary and she is 100 percent engrafted,” said Lizzie’s mom, Kathy Flores Bell.

Officials said donation rates often dip during the summer months, particularly when high school students — a major donor base — are out on break.

Dollywood is helping MEDIC celebrate blood donors who make a successful blood donation from July 21st – 25th. Deferred donors ...

Anamosa blood drive highlights personal impact of donating bloodWilliamsburg’s softball team is still alive in their quest for a third-straight state championship.