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March 8, 2013

Upcoming blood drives

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• The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center/Melcher-Dallas High School Student Council and FBLA blood drive is scheduled for Friday, March 15, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the MDHS band room, 214 West Main, Melcher. Contact a member of student council or FBLA to schedule an appointment. Donors who last gave blood on or before Jan. 18 are eligible.

• The MVRBC/Knoxville community blood drive is scheduled for Monday, March 18, from 3-7 p.m., at the Marion County Extension Office conference center, 201 North Iowa, Knoxville. Call the MVRBC at 800-452-1097 to schedule an appointment. Donors who last gave blood on or before Jan. 21 are eligible.

• The MVRBC/Knoxville community blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, from 8-11:30 a.m., at the Marion County Extension Office conference center, 201 North Iowa, Knoxville. Call the MVRBC at 800-452-1097 to schedule an appointment. Donors who last gave blood on or before Jan. 22 are eligible.

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