News & Stories

Melanie Marreel

Cornea recipient understands magic of donation

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Barb Bridges, Cornea Recipient

Donation comes full circle for cornea recipient

Friday, September 4, 2026

Guests at an open house at Iowa Lions Eye Bank check out newly purchased equipment.

Iowa Lions raise nearly $250,000 to support innovation at Iowa Lions Eye Bank

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Gary "Gator" Yoder

Gary "Gator" Yoder

Friday, May 22, 2026

11/28/1954 - 05/04/2025

Yvonne "Bonnie" Slatton

Iowa women's athletics leader leaves legacy through eye donation

Friday, May 8, 2026

Joe McDonald

Joseph McDonald

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

12/24/1948 - 04/11/2025

Photo of Donor Stacey Boston and daughter Alexa Boston

Stacey Boston

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

05/21/1968 - 04/18/2025

Kevin Hamdorf

Kevin Hamdorf

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

02/03/1961 - 08/15/2025

Pauline "Tobie" Klemz

Pauline E. Klemz

Monday, April 13, 2026

11/29/1956 - 04/07/2025

Photo of Ryan Nielsen for Donor Tribute Page

Ryan Nielsen

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

07/16/2001 - 06/13/2024