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An estimated 41% of American adults have lost money due to fraud or have had sensitive information obtained and used fraudulently. Scammers steal billions from consumers annually and fraud is a serious issue. AARP Iowa is committed to helping Iowans stay informed about how to avoid scams and where to find support and resources in the fight against fraud.
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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.
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.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier.
A new electric trishaw for a nonprofit in Iowa City, Iowa, a ride-on-demand program for older adults in Hutchinson, Minnesota, and digital literacy classes for residents in multiple Kentucky locales are among the projects funded by 2025 AARP Community Challenge grants.
AARP state offices are marking Social Security's birthday — and advocating for the program's future — with events across the country.
Thousands of family caregivers in Iowa now have easier access to critical support, thanks to a major expansion of the Caregiver Support Program from AARP and United Way Worldwide.
In May, the Iowa Legislature passed a bill to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks, including limiting customer transactions to $1,000 a day.
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.
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.
Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.
AARP Iowa is reaching out to let members know about resources for retired and active-duty military and their families.
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