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Sad News - our beloved friend and leader of the Friends of the Library for the Blind, Jim Rechkemmer passed away November 7, 2026. Funeral services will take place in Burlington, IA. A soldier to the end, he set a wonderful example of self-giving. He will be greatly missed.
The Friends of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is a 501(c)3 all-volunteer, charitable organization dedicated to supporting the library and the services it provides to visually and physically challenged Iowans.
Through our membership and fund-raising drives, we provide funds to ensure that sacred texts are distributed to the blind and physically handicapped in whatever format they need. We also support the library by purchasing specialized equipment and digital cartridges as the need arises. Won't you join us in this important work?
“When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life.”
