Alissa Brammer

More than 50 area leaders and community partners joined co-chairs of the Des Moines Age Friendly Communities initiative today for the Phase One Report to the Community on progress toward the capital city's quest to earn the World Health Organization's Age Friendly Community designation by 2016.

AARP Iowa is pleased to announce special member discounts and events this holiday season with theaters in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Ticket savings are available to AARP members for a variety of Des Moines Performing Arts shows at the Civic Center and Temple Theater, including Dixie's Tupperware Party through Dec. 29th, and a stage production of the holiday classic, Miracle on 34th St. at Theatre Cedar Rapids on Dec. 20.

If you're like millions of people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s looking to discover their what's next, or new life purpose, figuring out how to take that first step can be overwhelming.

According to a new AARP survey, hunger is an issue more than 80 percent of Iowans are concerned about and are supportive of the state's efforts to provide help for those in need.

By: Toni A. Jacobson

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, AARP Iowa celebrates the community service of volunteer members in a short video produced following our recent 2013 annual Volunteer Recognition and Andrus Award ceremony.

Des Moines—Greater Des Moines area residents are invited to join community and Age Friendly Committee leaders for "A Report to the Community" on progress toward the Greater Des Moines area earning the World Health Organization's Age Friendly Community designation on Dec. 10.

Jan and Phyllis Wilson, founders of Pride in Community Appearance (PICA), are recipients of the 2013 AARP Iowa Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible award for volunteer service.

Most Iowans view hunger as an important problem in the state, with a third saying it is a very important issue, according to a new AARP Iowa survey released at the 2013 Iowa Hunger Summit, organized by the World Food Prize Foundation.

As Social Security celebrates its 78th anniversary, AARP Iowa has been traveling the state, hosting teletown hall conversations, leading community meetings and engaging with thousands of Iowans at the Iowa State Fair to hear firsthand what Iowans think about Social Security, especially in light of the budget deficit discussions in Congress.