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AARP Iowa

News, information and resources on issues that matter to Iowans 50+
Read about the incredible journey of Kent Sovern, a Vietnam Veteran and former AARP Iowa state director, who after 55 years, has returned to Vietnam for the first time since his military service.

He and fellow Veteran Mark Gimbel are navigating the terrain of Vietnam by bike, exploring their memories of the war and in the pursuit of healing.
Learn more and register here for upcoming in-person and virtual events.
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail or voting with a disability.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier.
Four Iowa organizations have received 2022 AARP Community Challenge grants for projects to help make their areas more livable for residents of all ages.
Iowa's U.S. Senate and House candidates answer voter questions on Social Security and financial security.
AARP Iowa is sharing five simple, money-saving tips to help keep you cool while stretching your dollars.
A bill—championed by AARP Iowa—makes elder abuse its own crime for the first time in the state.
We’re excited to announce that four organizations throughout Iowa will receive a combined $86,775 in 2022 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide.
A new Iowa law fixes the gap in law enforcement and financial institutions’ tools to stop and prevent elder abuse by making it a crime for the first time.
AARP Iowa is seeking volunteers to join its Speakers Bureau to give informational presentations to community groups, clubs and organizations around the state.
AARP Iowa is working with local leaders and residents to improve pedestrian safety, walkability, bike access and outdoor recreation options.
Iowa voters need to prepare for important changes to election rules in advance of the June 7 primaries. They include a shorter early-voting period, shorter voting hours on primary day and more limits to who can pick up and drop off another person’s ballot.
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the contributions that Iowans 50+ provide to their communities through volunteer work and a chance for us all to think about how we can help make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.
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