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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.

AARP Iowa Events

Learn more and register here for upcoming in-person and virtual events.

Iowa Lawmakers Pass Cryptocurrency Fraud Prevention Legislation Backed by AARP

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 in Iowa

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.

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Quick Work Saves Stimulus

When AARP Iowa learned that members were mistaking their stimulus debit cards for a scam they jumped into action.

What will you learn at our free webinar series?

Join us for a free online series to learn how to spot and stop scams, protect yourself online, and prevent elder financial exploitation.

Age Friendly Iowa

AARP Iowa is pleased to have a growing statewide network of cities seeking to make Iowa more age friendly to residents of all ages and abilities.

New Poll Shows 50+ Iowa Voters Broadly Support Option to Vote Absentee

63% Support County Auditors Sending Absentee Ballot Request Applications

AARP Iowa Calls for Mandatory Testing in Iowa’s Long-Term Care Facilities

AARP Iowa is outraged. Everyone should be. A recent article from Capitol Dispatch reported an Iowa nursing home allowed employees with COVID-19 symptoms to continue working, potentially leading to 11 resident deaths and 95% of the residents testing positive for the coronavirus. This is not the first report we’ve seen with high numbers of resident deaths, and tragically it will likely not be the last. This outrage should prompt immediate state action to direct nursing home and other long-term care (LTC) facilities to implement mandatory testing.

Make Your Voice Heard by Volunteering as an AARP Iowa Advocate

AARP Iowa is seeking volunteers in all 50 state Senate and 100 House districts to advocate for older Iowans on important topics such as caregiving, prescription drug costs and health care.