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You've Earned a Say on Medicare and Social Security

State Directors Take Your Call

June 21st on RFD-TV, ask questions and get answers Live from our state directors on our one-hour call-in show 1-877-731-6733. Watch

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Educator Appreciation Promotion

Current and retired school personnel can take the AARP Driver Safety classroom course for just $5. read

100 Days, 99 Counties, Thousands of Voices

For 100 days leading up to the State Fair, AARP Iowa staff and volunteers will be crisscrossing the state engaging Iowans. read

Nominate an Exceptional 50+ Iowa Volunteer for Award

Exceptional community volunteers are rare. Recognition should not be. Nominate someone for the 2012 AARP Iowa Andrus Award. read

Fighting for 50+ Iowans on State Issues

Learn about AARP’s top priorities during the current session of the 2012 Iowa General Assembly. read

Ways to
Give Back

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Hunger among Older Americans Spikes Nearly 80 Percent Since 2001

AARP Foundation report finds 1 in 11 Americans 50-plus at risk of hunger read

Advocacy and
Activism

Iowa Earns Mostly High Marks in New Report

New report finds Iowa among top 10 states for long term services and supports, but still shows need for improvement. read

Kent Sovern is the new Iowa State Director for AARP 2011

Meet Kent Sovern, AARP Iowa’s New State Director

Experienced leader tapped to direct Association statewide efforts. read

Survey Shows One-Third of Americans Play Caregiver Role

Caregiving facts, resources and tips to help the growing numbers of Iowans prepare, plan and cope with increasing demands of caregiving. read

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Health Care
Reform

High Risk Pool Offers Insurance for Those Previously Denied

Iowans previously closed out of the private individual health insurance market due to their medical history now have a new option: the Iowa High-Risk Pool. read

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Job
Hunting

Skydiving businessman for 50 jobs for people over 50

50 Jobs for a Second Career

Browse a list of the top jobs and fields for career changers over 50. read

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AARP National Spelling Bee

AARP's annual spelling bee is in August. Find out which word helped Tony Johnson win 5K. Watch

Let the Good Times Roll!

AARP’s National Event and Expo is heading south to the Big Easy. Come and join us and 25,000 other members in New Orleans for a three-day fun-filled event and discover what’s next. Go