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Subchannel: Iowa. Date: November 12, 2008

"Tough Transitions" Seminars Set for Dec. 10-11 in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo

With this year's floods, tornadoes and economic turmoil, AARP Iowa and local providers are hosting these free sessions for professionals and the general public to help area residents deal with the aftermath of these life-changing events. Register online and join nationally known author and educator Elizabeth Harper Neeld, Ph.D.

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Subchannel: Iowa. Date: October 23, 2008

Iowa State Legislative Voter Guide

Compare the positions of Iowa candidates on key election issues. Read and understand how their positions compare to AARP’s stands that support the issues of older Americans and all generations. Get the latest information on upcoming state legislative elections in Iowa.

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Subchannel: Iowa. Date: July 18, 2008

Champmobile Travels Across Iowa for RAGBRAI

The Interactive Divided We Fail “Champmobile” is making its way across Iowa to raise awareness about health care and financial security for all Americans.

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Subchannel: Iowa. Date: July 18, 2008

Key Lawmaker Endorses “Divided We Fail” Initiative on 150th Anniversary of Lincoln’s House Divided Speech

Congressman Latham joined a growing list of elected officials calling for bipartisan efforts to address health care and financial security issues by publicly signing the Divided We Fail Pledge.

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Subchannel: Iowa. Date: June 17, 2008

What Is a Livable Community?

AARP attempts to define "Livable Communities" as "a place where all residents can live and participate in their community, no matter what their age, health, or physical ability."

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Subchannel: Iowa. Date: May 19, 2008

Driver Safety and Healthy Vision Month

Tips for healthy vision month and AARP driver safety program month.

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Subchannel: Iowa. Date: May 19, 2008

AARP Wraps Up State Legislative Session with Big Wins

The Iowa legislative session ended strongly with the passage of health care reform. Other wins in financial literacy and long-term care made for a very successful 2008 session.

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Subchannel: Iowa. Date: April 25, 2008

NFIB, Divided We Fail, and You

Iowa’s largest Small Business Group joins the Divided We Fail Coalition to participate in a full slate of yearlong activities addressing health and financial security issues.

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Subchannel: Iowa. Date: April 25, 2008

Garner-Hayfield High School Wins AARP $10,000 Legacy Innovation Award

The school won this award in recognition of its innovative Youth Investing Energy for Leadership Development (YIELD) program.

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Subchannel: Iowa. Date: April 21, 2008

My Dream Job Winners

50+ Job seekers share their vision of the perfect job.

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Subchannel: Iowa. Date: April 21, 2008

ISU Professor Shares Five Recession-Proofing Tips

Families looking to recession-proof their finances can prepare by planning and prioritizing.

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