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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.
Iowans age 65+ have until July 1 to apply for a new property tax exemption included in legislation signed into law in May 2023.
AARP is accepting nominations until July 31 for its 2023 Iowa Andrus Award for Community Service, an annual award honoring a 50+ volunteer in the state who is sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.
AARP Iowa is reminding Iowans that over-the-counter hearing aids are available under federal rules implemented last year.
Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older Iowans? Are you curious to know what it means to volunteer with AARP Iowa? We invite you to join us at an upcoming Coffee & Conversation to learn more about you can get engaged in advocacy issues like Social Security, caregiving, prescription drug prices, and more.
AARP Iowa is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, May 24, to raise awareness about U.S. Department of Agriculture programs that provide loans and grants to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes.
In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.
Help protect against identify theft by safely disposing of personal documents you no longer need at one of two AARP Iowa shredding events this month.
AARP Iowa works with community members and decision-makers to inform and enact positive change on the issues that affect all of us as we age. This includes health and independence, financial security and making our communities more livable for all Iowans.
AARP research attaches $5.2 billion value to the estimated 310 million hours of unpaid care that Iowa family caregivers provided in 2021.
Keeping Social Security financially solvent will be AARP Iowa’s top voter engagement issue this year—leading up to the 2024 presidential caucuses.
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