IOWA’S STANLEY COMPANIES of MUSCATINE NAMED BEST EMPLOYER for WORKERS OVER 50

Posted on 06/18/2013 by | AARP Iowa | Comments

About AARP | Iowa | Money & Work International Engineering Firm Named to Top 50 List for the Ninth Year Stanley Companies, based in Muscatine, was honored by AARP and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as one of the 2013 Best Employers for Workers Over 50 at a reception during the 2013 annual SHRM conference in Chicago on Monday, June 17th. For the 9th year, Stanely Companies is being highlighted for its progressive practices for older workers among a diverse group of the top 50 health …

AARP Iowa Leaders Visit Capitol Hill to Urge Social Security Debate, Responsible Solutions to Strengthen Medicare

AARP Iowa Leaders Visit Capitol Hill to Urge Social Security Debate, Responsible Solutions to Strengthen Medicare

Posted on 06/12/2013 by | AARP Iowa | Comments

Advocacy | Iowa Today AARP volunteers and staff from Iowa and every other state in the nation visited Capitol Hill today to express opposition to the President’s proposed Social Security benefit cut known as Chained CPI and to support responsible solutions to strengthen Medicare.  In meetings with members of the entire Iowa Congressional delegation and their staffs, including Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Tom Harkin, Rep. Bruce Braley, Rep. Dave Loebsack, Rep. Tom Latham and Rep. Steve King,  AARP leaders urged the delegation to …

Top 4 Travel Tips for Driving Abroad

Posted on 06/3/2013 by | AARP National | Comments

Home & Family | Iowa By Julie E. Lee, Vice President & National Director, AARP Driver Safety, Education and Outreach Planning on traveling overseas this summer? If you’re considering renting a car, it is important to do some research ahead of time – driving abroad can be an adventure in itself. In more than 75 countries and territories, you drive on the left side of the road instead of the right, and the driver’s seat is on the right side of the car, rather than …

Gentlemen—Your Health Matters, Too! Get Insured, Get Screened, Get Healthy

Posted on 06/3/2013 by | AARP National | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Iowa By Nicole Duritz, Vice President, Health, AARP Education & Outreach This Father’s Day, I can’t help but think about the incredible men in my life. I have a father. He’s a terrific physician. I have a wise and talented brother. I have a wonderful husband and two amazing sons. Look, I may be a bit biased, but the one objective fact all the men in my life have in common is that they lead busy – some may say stressful …

Driver Safety Volunteers Wanted

Posted on 06/1/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

About AARP | Home & Family | Iowa | Volunteering As AARP Driver Safety expands to match growing demand, it is seeking more members to help with all aspects of the volunteer-run program. Driver Safety refreshes the driving skills of motorists age 50-plus. It covers traffic laws, safety and defensive driving techniques. Drivers who have successfully completed the course may qualify for discounts on their vehicle insurance premiums. Nearly 1 million drivers age 50-plus in Iowa are eligible to take the course, which is offered statewide and open to drivers …

Iowa Listening Sessions on Future of Social Security and Medicare Set for June 5 & 6

Posted on 05/28/2013 by | AARP Iowa | Comments

Advocacy | Events | Iowa AARP is inviting Iowans to share their ideas and have a say about the future of Social Security and Medicare during the Association’s second You’ve Earned a Say listening tour of the Hawkeye State. This new series of events is designed to engage Iowans in discussions to find responsible, common sense solutions that will secure Medicare and Social Security for future generations.  Programs are currently set in four communities in June and July – Cedar Rapids and Dubuque in June; …

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