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AARP State Office

AARP Iowa State Office
600 E. Court Avenue
Suite C
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 1-866-554-5378 (toll-free)
Fax: 1-515-244-7767
iaaarp@aarp.org
9 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday through Friday
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LATEST IOWA JOURNAL NEWS

AARP Takes Stand on Health-Care Bill

Legislation would help older Americans and their families.

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Where AARP Stands on Health Care Reform

There has been a lot of confusion about what’s involved in health care reform and who’s supporting what.  AARP’s core goal remains the same, fighting for our members, just as we have for the past 50 years.

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AARP Names Iowa’s Best Company for Older Workers, Offers Job-Seeker Tools for 50+ Workers

Iowa’s Stanley Consultants has been named to AARP’s national Best Employers for Workers Over 50 list.

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Polk County Couple Receives AARP’s Top Award for Community Service

Volunteering together has been a second calling for Don and Betty Winston of Windsor Heights, Iowa. While some retires take up golf or travel, this energetic couple has spent their golden years giving back to the community, for which they are receiving AARP’s highest volunteer award for 2009.

Shining a Light on Safe Driving, Caregivers

November brings fewer daylight driving hours and more family time for conversations on important topics like safe driving and caregiving.

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Iowans Now Have Private Right to Act Against Consumer Fraud

New “Private Right of Action” law that took effect July 1 finally gives Iowans the same rights of citizens in the rest of the 49 states have to take action if they are cheated by consumer fraud or deception.

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'Doughnut Hole' Calculator Helps Avoid Gap

Each year, millions of Medicare Part D enrollees fall into the "doughnut hole," the coverage gap in which they must pay all prescription drugs costs. This Web-based calculator, will help you see if you're nearing the gap, find less expensive, therapeutically similar drugs, and check if you qualify for Medicare's Extra Help.

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Senator Tom Harkin Joins AARP and Divided We Fail Wellness and Prevention Forum on Health Reform

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), AARP Board President Jennie Chin Hansen, and Divided We Fail leaders discuss need for bipartisanship and wellness and prevention in national health reform.

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Meet You at the State Fair!

Make plans to visit AARP at this year’s Iowa State Fair, Aug. 13-23, for the latest news, information and products and services for Iowans age 50+ and their families.

Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa. (CREDIT: Photo courtesy Office of the Senate)

Sen. Grassley Joins AARP and Divided We Fail for "Cost of Doing Nothing on Health Care Reform" Forum in Mason City

Report on recent health care reform event during the spring Congressional recess to underscore need for health care reform.

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Are you good with numbers?

Offer to AARP Members for Information on Volunteering for Tax Aide.

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Find out what AARP is working on in your state, stay in touch with the people and topics that matter the most to you and connect through a social network. Sign up now using the red Sign Up button at the top right hand corner of your screen. It's free.

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Get Involved, Make A Difference, Become an AARP Volunteer

Meet new people, learn new skills and make life better by becoming an AARP Iowa volunteer. A variety of opportunities are available from teaching to lobbying to preparing taxes.

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An AARP-supported show addresses health and other issues faced by aging people.

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