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AARP Iowa

News, information and resources on issues that matter to Iowans 50+
AARP Iowa welcomed Robert Lyons as its new Outreach Manager on September 15, 2025. In this role, Robert will lead volunteer engagement, community outreach, and event planning.
Learn more and register here for upcoming in-person and virtual events.
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.
No matter where you are in your caregiving journey, having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier.
AARP Virginia marked Social Security’s 90th anniversary in Roanoke with cake, prizes, and stories from retirees while highlighting concerns about the program’s future funding.
Celebrate the summer’s best produce with fresh and vibrant dishes. Enjoy a refreshing Tomato, Melon, and Hot Chile Salad with Burrata, and whip up crispy Corn Fritters for a perfect seasonal treat.
AARP Virginia volunteers joined law enforcement and neighborhood watch groups on Aug. 5 to support public safety and raise awareness about the future of Social Security during National Night Out.
As the nation marked the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, signed into law on Aug. 14, 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, AARP Virginia hosted a community event to celebrate the milestone and gather public sentiment on the program’s legacy.
Majority Of Voters Say City Is Headed in the Wrong Direction; Affordability, Housing, and Safety Top Concerns
Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1226, the Road Safety & Fairness Act into law, a bipartisan measure championed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and AARP Illinois.
The award is named after AARP Founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus and goes to the state’s top volunteer over the age of 50. The finalists include Charlie Simineo and Tim Sheppard of Cheyenne, and Sheridan’s Carla Crayton.
Join AARP and the Office of the Public Advocate to learn about your electricity bill and how to lower it.
In Southwest Florida, one organization has a an ambitious task of uniting residents, leaders, and thought partners to tackle the region’s toughest social issues — and it's a winner of AARP's Community Challenge grant!
AARP lllinois thanks Governor JB Pritzker for signing Senate Bill 2319 into law. This landmark legislation—the Digital Asset Kiosks Act —represents a major step forward in protecting Illinois consumers, especially older adults, from fraud and abuse in the rapidly evolving digital asset marketplace.
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