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Scams & Fraud

AARP Local Resources and Events to Fight Fraud

Posted on 04/22/25

Worried About Fraud and Scams? AARP Local Resources and Events Can Help
AARP in Iowa

Get Tips for Avoiding Scams in Iowa

Posted on 02/28/25

Learn how to protect against scams by requesting a talk from one of AARP Iowa’s trained Fraud Watch…
AARP in Iowa

AARP Iowa Speaker Request

Posted on 02/25/25

AARP Iowa has skilled volunteers available to provide virtual and in-person fraud prevention presentations throughout…
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Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa

Posted on 02/12/25

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are residential living units on the same lot as a single-family or primary dwelling.…
AARP in Iowa

Volunteer with AARP Iowa

Posted on 01/12/25

Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older adults? AARP has a local presence in Iowa to help people…
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AARP Iowa Advocacy Action Dashboard

Posted on 01/12/25

AARP Iowa works with community members and decision-makers to inform and enact positive change on the issues that…
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Making It Easier to Build Accessory Dwelling Units in Iowa

Posted on 12/31/24

For nearly two years, Jessica Andino and her fellow affordable housing advocates have been making the rounds in Johnson…
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Volunteer to Advocate for Older Iowans

Posted on 11/30/24

The Iowa Legislature’s 2025 session kicks off on Monday, Jan. 13, and AARP is seeking volunteers to urge lawmakers to…

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AARP Events for West Des Moines

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Bike Ride with The Older Urban Riders (TOUR)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:45 a.m. CT

2816 Shoreline Road

Des Moines, IA
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Lunch & Learn: Scams Targeting Veterans

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. CT

Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Johnston, IA
Functional Fitness with Basic Body Movements

Monday, Apr 28, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. CT

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