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Seven Iowa Organizations Awarded 2025 Community Challenge Grants

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.

Iowa Legislative Session Recap

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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Enjoy a Night at the Movies in Pocatello and Lewiston...On Us!

We're showing complimentary screenings of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning in Pocatello and Lewiston. We hope you'll join us for a fun night out!

Join Walk With a Doc in Minnesota to Stay Active

By AARP Bulletin, APR 3, 2025

Ready to get walking again? Doing so can be crucial for your health.

Law Helps 2,085 Hawai`i residents on Medicare with Diabetes Afford Insulin

A lifesaving 2023 law caps insulin costs for people with Medicare, saving people with diabetes hundreds of dollars per year. Now, Hawai`i residents in Medicare prescription drug plans will have peace of mind knowing that they will no longer have to pay more than $35 a month for the insulin they need to stay healthy.

Hau`ula Celebrates New Ola Resilience Trail

$18,000 AARP Community Challenge Grant paid for the walking path and benches on the site of a future Resilience Center

Arkansas Tornado: Resources

Tornadoes are a common severe weather concern in Arkansas. Here we provide resources for before, during, and after a natural disaster.

AARP Hawai`i Recognizes Stephen Lung for Exceptional Community Service with 2022 Andrus Award

AARP Hawai`i presented Stephen Lung with its 2022 Andrus Award for Community Service, AARP’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

Beware of Naughty Scammers When Shopping For Your Nice List

By Craig Gima, APR 2, 2025

It’s easy during these last busy shopping days before Christmas to be distracted and scam artists are especially hoping to catch you off guard during this time of year. They hope that you won’t think twice if you see a text message or email asking you to click on a link because a package wasn’t delivered or get a deal on social media that seems too good to be true.