LifeServe Schedules Multiple March Blood Drives at Buena Vista Schools, Community Centers

LifeServe Blood Center will host several blood drives across Buena Vista County in March 2026, with multiple dates and locations in Storm Lake and drives in surrounding communities, the organization announced Feb. 18, 2026. The local posting made clear the series is meant to offer residents multiple opportunities to support the regional blood supply.

Appointments can be made at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903, the announcement stated, directing would-be donors to those channels for scheduling details and availability. The posting did not reproduce a full calendar in the copy provided to this newsroom.

"LifeServe officials say community participation remains critical, as donated blood directly supports hospitals, patients, and families throughout the region. A single donation can help save up to three lives, and the process typically takes about an hour," the announcement said, framing the drives as a practical way for Buena Vista County residents to affect patient care in nearby hospitals.

The announcement also summarized the organization’s role in the region: "LifeServe Blood Center is a nonprofit, community-based provider that has supplied blood products to hospitals across Iowa, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Illinois since 1947. The organization serves more than 175 hospitals and emphasizes maintaining a safe and reliable blood supply for patients in need." That background places the March drives in the context of a multi-state nonprofit that supports hospital networks beyond Buena Vista County.

The local posting included the line "Upcoming local blood drives include: [...]" but the list of specific March dates, times, venues, and host schools or community centers was not included in the materials provided to this newsroom. Because the exact Storm Lake locations and which surrounding-community sites will host drives were omitted, donors seeking a particular school or community center schedule should use the appointment website or phone number to confirm site-by-site details.

The February 18, 2026 posting appeared on a local news page alongside items such as "City Aims for Stability as FY27 Property Tax Levy Holds Steady" and "City Council Approves $2.45M Land Deal for New Water Facility," indicating the LifeServe notice ran as a local brief on the community news feed. For immediate participation, Buena Vista County residents can secure an appointment at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903; organizers did not list walk-in policies or donor eligibility details in the announcement, so callers should confirm those items when booking.