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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.
AARP Hawai`i and the AARP Fraud Watch Network are warning consumers about a variation of the “Do me a favor” scam that leads to social media accounts being hijacked and friends being targeted as the next victims.
Performance tells the story of World War II Nisei soldiers, many of whom were from Hawai`i
KAUNAKAKAI, Molokai -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Guzeiji Soto Mission of Molokai sat mostly empty. Their minister couldn’t fly in from Oahu for services and they had to cancel their popular bon dance. But an $11,500 AARP Community Challenge grant has giving the temple a new life as a gathering place for the community.
AARP New Mexico will be hosting its Spring document shredding events Saturday, April 26, in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Las Cruces. As part of Drug Take Back Day, AARP will also be partnering with the New Mexico Department of Justice in Santa Fe to help people safely dispose of old or expired medications at the same time and place they can get rid of their sensitive documents.
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Free resources, community programming and access to discounts to meet the unique needs of veterans and their loved ones.
Scams involving cryptocurrency ATMs are on the rise—and AARP North Dakota is urging lawmakers to take action this legislative session by supporting HB 1447.
Insights by AARP Oregon is a free podcast that connects Oregonians of all ages with the issues that matter most to our state.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently announced significant changes to its operations, including the elimination of some over-the-phone application services, workforce reductions, and the closure of many regional offices. These changes are expected to impact nearly one in five MN residents who receive Social Security benefits, particularly the 37 percent of individuals aged 65 and older who rely on the program for at least half of their income.
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