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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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AARP’s Government Watch syncs Main Street with Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Avenue. Keep your eyes on Washington.

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On AARP.org's state pages, RSS sends just-released, state-specific news stories to your preferred location for up-to-the minute coverage. It's free. Try it out and see what you think!

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.

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Sen. Grassley Joins AARP and Divided We Fail for 'Cost of Doing Nothing on Health Care Reform' Forum

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

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AARP Announces 2009 State Legislative Priorities

Read an overview of AARP Iowa's state legislative advocacy priority issues for 2009.

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Legislative Action Center

Contact your elected officials about important issues that affect your life.

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Become an Advocate

Get involved to make a difference for older Americans.

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Key Vote Summary

Find out how your senators and representatives voted on Medicare, Social Security, and other important issues.

AARP Member Services & Discounts

Give a great gift and save this holiday season with the Holiday Gift Guide. Find new deals every Monday from top brands! 
  
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Find Health products that may fit your needs, along with wellness and fitness services.

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Member Discounts

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Find great gifts at a great price with the AARP® Member Discounts Holiday Guide!

Driver Safety Month

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It's November! Make sure your loved ones travel safely this holiday season.

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Treat friends and family to our new recipes, gift guide, entertaining tips, and more!

Seasonal Savings

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Here's how to save dollars on your drive over the river and through the woods.

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Help us keep our momentum for legislative action on health care— NOW!

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Connect with other singles who share your wanderlust. Join the group.

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Create your own virtual adventure in Sin City—starring you!

Health-Myth Buster

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Does antibacterial soap prevent more illnesses than regular soap?

Fat 2 Fit

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Here's how one woman uses the Fat 2 Fit Community to keep herself on track.

Create The Good

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Got a little time? Find volunteer opportunities that take minutes, hours, or days.

South Carolina News

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Politically savvy older folks strengthen their online voices with help from tech-savvy kids.

Go Fish

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Love seafood? Here's how to buy and prepare several varieties of this healthy protein source.