A blood drive is planned for 1 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the DMACC Newton Conference Center, 600 N. Second Ave. W.
Eligible blood donors must be at least 16 years old, should weigh at least 120 pounds and should be in general good health. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call (800) 287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org.