AARP Iowa

06/02/2026

🗳️ Today, June 2, is Primary Election Day! Polls are open from 7am-8pm. Remember your voter ID and make sure you're headed to the right polling place by checking the location here: http://spr.ly/6185B8w6nT

05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the courageous individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We will never forget.

05/18/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 AARP’s Bill Sweeney just issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected drug companies’ appeals challenging Medicare drug price negotiations:

“Today’s Supreme Court order is a major victory for older Americans who have struggled for far too long to afford the medications they need. AARP fought hard for this new law giving Medicare the power to negotiate lower drug prices because no American should ever have to choose between filling a prescription and paying for groceries, rent, or other basic necessities.”

In addition to AARP’s long-fought advocacy to give Medicare the authority to negotiate lower prescription drug prices, AARP and AARP Foundation have filed numerous amicus briefs defending the law against challenges brought by drug companies, underscoring the harm older Americans would face if the negotiation program was struck down.

05/14/2026

What a picture perfect day for our annual spring bike ride in celebration of !

05/13/2026

Early voting for the June 2 Primary Election begins today! For more information on key deadlines and how to cast your ballot, visit aarp.org/IAvotes

05/06/2026

May is Military Appreciation Month. 🇺🇸
We honor and thank all who have served—and the families who stand beside them.

04/27/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who attended and volunteered at our recent shred events in Hiawatha and Johnston! 🚗📄
Over 1,000 vehicles (and a bike!) rolled through and helped keep sensitive info out of scammers’ hands.

04/16/2026

AARP Iowa joined hundreds of AARP volunteers and staff from across the nation on Capitol Hill this week to deliver a clear message to lawmakers: protect Social Security, support family caregivers and strengthen safeguards against fraud.

04/13/2026

April is National Volunteer Month, and AARP Iowa is celebrating the incredible people who give their time and energy to strengthen our communities.

Whether you volunteer with AARP or another organization, thank you!

04/09/2026

We appreciated the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful event, highlighting the important role community leaders play in supporting aging in place.

We kicked off our 2026 Women Build today with meaningful conversations about aging at home and building communities that support independence and safety. A huge THANK YOU to homeowner Carol for sharing her story, and to Juliann Van Liew of Polk County Health Department and Paige Yontz of AARP Iowa for an insightful and engaging discussion.

Learn how you can support our Women Build at gdmhabitat.org/womenbuild