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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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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.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling. AARP Iowa championed a statewide ADU law that gives all Iowans the right to build an ADU on their property.
Cedar Rapids lawyer and ventriloquist Dennis Naughton can’t think about retiring. He’s still busy “doing good” and creating smiles. Meet our first Hidden Gem, a monthly Iowa AARP showcase for remarkable Iowans over 50 doing fascinating things. Since he was a boy, Denny and his ventriloquist act have teamed up for a life of adventures. And even in a pandemic, he hasn’t stopped.
Iowa Nursing Homes are in Crisis; 84% Report at Least One Staff and/or Resident Case in Most Recent Four-Week Period
Iowa Nursing Homes are in Crisis; 84% Report at Least One Staff and/or Resident Case in Most Recent Four-Week Period
When lawmakers return to Des Moines on Monday, Jan. 11, AARP Iowa will push for legislation to impose criminal sanctions for elder abuse.
COVID-19 cases and deaths in Iowa nursing homes continued to increase through the Thanksgiving surge, according to a new special report by AARP's Public Policy Institute, issued as a supplement to the organization's monthly Nursing Home COVID-19 Dashboard.
AARP Iowa is calling on the state to form a task force to better protect and support nursing home residents and workers, including pushing for more staffing, personal protective equipment and virtual visitation options.
AARP Iowa is in search of amazing people like you to become volunteers. We are working around the state fighting for Iowans on state and federal issues like Elder Abuse, caregiving, and the high price of prescription drugs.
Even during the coronavirus pandemic, AARP Iowa is encouraging local groups to schedule virtual Fraud Watch Network presentations.
Iowans start voting this week. With record numbers of absentee ballots requested, the county auditors across the state have their work cut out for them. Here from Secretary Pate about ways you can vote, dates and deadlines for voting and how to track your ballot through the process. Head to our voter resources website for more information.
Trump, Ernst leading among all Iowa Voters
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