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By Brad Anderson, AARP Iowa State Director

AARP has announced the awardees for its 2018 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including four recipients right here in Iowa. A total of $1.3 million will be distributed to fund 129 “quick action” projects across the country, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. Nearly 1,600 applications were received from non-profits and government entities for the program, now in its second year.

We're back on, join AARP for a night of music, food and fireworks and listen to the band “Stark Raving Madge.”

Ribbon cutting event to celebrate week-long beautification project in Historic East Village

Volunteers Needed: Help us to Build a Better Block!

AARP members and their guests can purchase discounted 3-day passes to the Newbo Evolve Festival, featuring Kelly Clarkson and Maroon 5 and three full days of music, art, and inspiration, August 3-5, in Cedar Rapids.

Movie enthusiasts of all ages are descending on Des Moines this week for the Interrobang Film Festival (IFF) presented by AARP Movies for Grownups. More than 55 films from 30 countries will be screened over the three days of the Des Moines Arts Festival® June 22-24.

AARP Iowa is now accepting nominations for its 2018 Iowa Andrus Award for Community Service - the Association’s most prestigious and visible volunteer award - which honors 50+ Iowans who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.

The Interrobang Film Festival (IFF) presented by AARP Movies for Grownups is proud to announce the 55 films from 30 countries that will be screened over the three days of the Des Moines Arts Festival® June 22-24.

Brad Anderson of Des Moines has been named the new AARP Iowa State Director. He will oversee operations of the Iowa state office, which includes a staff of four full-time employees and a 14-person volunteer advisory Executive Council that works on behalf of all Iowans 50+, including the more than 370,000 AARP members statewide. He succeeds Kent Sovern, who is retiring after seven years as State Director.