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News, information and resources on issues that matter to Iowans 50+
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.
Michael Wagler of Des Moines has been named the new AARP Iowa State Director, effective November 11. He will oversee operations of the Iowa state office, which includes a staff of four full-time employees and a volunteer advisory Executive Council that works on behalf of all Iowans 50+, including more than 329,000 AARP members statewide.
Six Iowa organizations received 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $72,000, for improvement projects. They are:
AARP traveled across Iowa on a “Cruisin’ for Caregivers” RV tour to hear from all eight candidates for Congress on how they plan to support unpaid family caregivers. In each district, the candidate met with a family caregiver to learn more about their challenges and discuss potential solutions.
Learn about ways to help improve cognitive health, with a three-part online series in November.
Iowa residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s how to find an updated vaccine near you.
Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting, such as voting by mail or voting with a disability.
Iowa's U.S. Senate and House candidates answer voter questions on Social Security and financial security.
No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier.
An estimated 27,348 Iowans on Medicare prescription drug plans will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts January 1, 2025.
AARP Iowa wants to help you steer clear of scam artists after a natural disaster.
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