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Smorgasbords are the Pennsylvania Dutch Country version of an all-you-can-eat buffet, with lots of desserts. Keep that image in mind as you read this week’s smorgasbord of news from the State Capitol….

With the kids returning to school, you’ve earned a sigh of relief. But don’t breathe too easy just yet.

Frank W. Abagnale, nationally renowned expert on identity theft and fraud schemes, has been named AARP Fraud Watch Network Ambassador. Abagnale will work with the Fraud Watch Network to provide online programs and community forums to educate consumers about ways to protect themselves from identity theft and cybercrime.

Because of its first-in-the-nation caucuses, presidential candidates make frequent visits to Iowa's towns and cities long before the official campaign season—and when they do, AARP Iowa volunteers are there to make sure that the candidates know Social Security is important to our members.

“Catch Me if You Can” Author Joins with AARP Fraud Watch Network to Raise Awareness of Cybercrime

Iowans 50+ looking to start a business are invited to join with the U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP for a “Summer of Encore Mentoring,” events in Waverly and Muscatine Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and 27. Building on the success of a joint SBA and AARP Mentor Month in April 2013 and April 2014, both organizations will match these “encore entrepreneurs” with successful business owners and community leaders for advice and assistance.

The cost of electricity is a big concern to most Pennsylvanians. As a state which has de-regulated its electric generation service, consumers may choose which company provides the electricity that runs your appliances and turns on your lights. But electric distribution service, the wires and poles that bring electricity to your home, is still regulated by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). Changes to both sides of the electric utility equation are being considered which could impact your electric bill.

Ten years ago the eye of Hurricane Katrina hit the Mississippi Gulf Coast leaving a path of devastation and destruction. After Hurricane Katrina made landfall on August 29, 2005, Waveland, Bay St. Louis and the entire Mississippi Gulf Coast were changed forever.

Blog by Jane Barton

The Colorado History Center will be celebrating El Movimiento: The Chicano Movement in Colorado. Come and check out these great programs.