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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.
Let's Spend the Night Together! AARP is throwing a FREE Rolling Stones pre-party for their show at MetLife! If you are an AARP Member, you get early access. Come celebrate the Stones and the 50th anniversary of The Stone Pony with Marc Ribler – LIVE in concert on Saturday, May 25th. Show us your AARP card or AARP Now App at the door and get in 30 minutes early to this rare free event at the Pony! To learn more about Marc Ribler, visit www.marcribler.com.
The following guest post was submitted by Andrew Starcevic, Peace Corps regional recruiter for Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Guardianship reform under the UGCOPPA act can transform the lives of Virgin Islanders. AARP VI is urging our elected officials to pass the Uniform Guardianship Act. The hearing for the Guardianship Reform Bill presented by AARP is set for hearing on May 24th in the Virgin Islands Legislature. This bill will protect and empower Virgin Islanders to have greater agency in their individual rights.
As a young lawyer in Illinois, Abraham Lincoln suffered from melancholy – what we now call depression. At the time, doctors attributed the condition to a buildup of black bile in the liver and recommended taking pills called Blue Mass, which contained mercury.
House Bill 3318, by Rep. Steve Bashore (R-Miami) and Sen. Bill Coleman (R-Ponca City), proactively prevents and prohibits unscrupulous brokers from misleading homeowners into signing decades-long agreements that give the real estate brokers the exclusive right to sell the homes.
The commission represents 10 counties serving 533,696 Georgians.
What do AARP Virginia and little yellow rubber ducks have in common? Both were an integral part of Sperryfest 2024.
ATLANTA, Georgia -- Join Wallace White, Associate State Director of AARP Georgia of Advocacy and Outreach, in an enlightening episode of AARP Georgia's "Nothing But A Number" Podcast with Betsy Teasley, Health and Wellness Program Manager at the Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission.
Helpful Tips to Stay Safe Behind the Wheel
Watch this short video to learn more why it is important to dispose of unwanted medicine.
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