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AARP Iowa

News, information and resources on issues that matter to Iowans 50+
Advocating on behalf of Iowans age 50+ and giving you a voice at the State Capitol is a top priority for AARP Iowa. During the 2025 legislative session, we engaged on several bills with wide-ranging impacts related to housing, consumer protections, utilities, and more.
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The Iowa legislature passed a bill to increase consumer protections and regulation of cryptocurrency kiosks. Iowans have lost millions of dollars to crypto kiosk fraud, and older Iowans are frequently the targets of these scams.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. AARP Iowa championed a statewide ADU law that gives all Iowans the right to build an ADU on their property.
The 2024 Legislative Voting Record includes detailed information on key legislation affecting older adults, votes taken during committee meetings, and final actions by the full House and Senate
As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches on June 15, AARP Pennsylvania is drawing attention to one of the most prevalent yet underreported forms of abuse: financial exploitation. This type of elder abuse can lead to significant loss of one’s savings, independence, and security—and it often goes unnoticed and unreported until it’s too late.
AARP-Virgin Islands reminds Virgin Islanders that we are now in the “11th hour” before our 36th Legislature revisits a critical public health crisis that affects every one of us. Earlier this year, in April, State Director Troy A. De Chabert-Schuster testified before the Committee on Health, Hospitals and Human Services to contribute to the critical discussion about protecting a patient’s right to know about the risks associated with opioid misuse. This testimony was presented in support of Bill No. 36-0021, which requires a practitioner to discuss certain information with a patient when prescribing opioids. As a former pharmacy owner, he gave intimate details of how he witnessed the devastating impacts of opioid misuse.
Join the AARP Utah University webinar series to help you make the best decisions on topics that matter most as we age.
Changes to hiring processes require new approaches to searching for jobs.
A recent AARP survey found aging in place is extremely important to 84% of Utahns 45 and older. Three in five of those surveyed say rising property taxes could impact their ability to remain in their home as they age.
Governor Polis signed legislation establishing regulations on cryptocurrency ATMs
Jury duty scams are on the rise in Alaska, and it's crucial to know how they work so you can avoid them.
Do you know an extraordinary volunteer who is age 50 or older? Show your appreciation by nominating them for the Andrus Award.
Join AARP and Joffrey Ballet in celebration of Alice in Wonderland. Plunge down the rabbit hole into the fantastical world of Wonderland as two-time Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon brings Lewis Carroll’s whimsical adventure to the stage with a modern twist.
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