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AARP Iowa

News, information and resources on issues that matter to Iowans 50+
For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
Learn more and register here for upcoming in-person and virtual events.
We’re excited to announce that seven organizations throughout Iowa will receive a combined $75,506 in 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants. The grants are part of AARP’s $4.2 million commitment to fund 383 quick-action projects nationwide aimed at making communities more livable for people of all ages.
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.
We’re serious about wanting to help consumers fight identity theft! Stay one step ahead of identity thieves with AARP Idaho at a free shredding event.
Every day, millions of Americans lose their hard-earned money to identity theft and other types of scams. Last year alone, 16.7 million people from communities across the nation lost $17 billion to identity fraud alone. That’s one person who is victimized every two seconds!
Two-day cultural festival promises laughter, storytelling, and cinematic brilliance
AARP Arkansas presents a special event designed to honor and empower caregivers. Come away armed with resources and a community.
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AARP e-activists were key throughout the session, sending thousands of messages to lawmakers urging action on measures important to Montanans age 50 and over.
Livability means different things to different people — but basically, it means an environment that supports people of all ages, abilities, and income levels.
AARP's vision is a society in which all people live with dignity and purpose, and fulfill their goals and dreams. AARP Michigan is leading that charge in Michigan, investing in initiatives that make communities safer, more inclusive and better equipped to help people age in place with dignity and independence.
Few places in Florida have faced as many challenges recently as Taylor County. Nestled in Florida’s Big Bend region and known as the ‘Tree Capital of the South,’ this rural community has endured three major hurricanes in just 13 months, including Hurricane Helene whose Category 4 force left the coastal towns of Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee devastated.
After semi-retiring and moving to Pittsburgh, Barbara Hill was looking for ways to stay engaged in the community. A local AARP Pennsylvania event provided the spark. After connecting with volunteers and learning how AARP directly improves the lives of older adults, Barbara knew she had found the right fit.
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