DES MOINES – A Michael Jordan rookie card will be added back to the safe deposit box contents auction running September 5-20. “After some excitement from the first auction earlier this year, we sent a Michael Jordan rookie card to be evaluated by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA),” said State Treasurer...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowans to register for the College Savings Iowa giveaway while attending the State Fair. “There are 1,000 reasons to go to the Iowa State Fair, but let me add one more,” said Smith. “Visit the College Savings Iowa booth in the...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith announced he reunited an Iowan with unclaimed property valued at a record-breaking $4.5 million from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “At some point, the owner invested in over 15,000 shares in McDonald’s Corporation. When the company deemed the property unclaimed, it was turned...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowans to think not only of the upcoming school year, but to plan for future education as well. “Summer is flying by, and it’s almost back-to-school time! As you are getting ready for the school year to come, show a child...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is inviting Iowans to visit his Great Iowa Treasure Hunt booth at the Iowa State Fair and search for unclaimed money. “Many Iowans would argue there is nothing better than their favorite food on a stick,” said Smith. “But I would argue those...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is thrilled to share IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan, has reached $20 million in assets. “I am so proud of our IAble Account Owners for trusting the Plan to help them overcome frustrating financial barriers and plan for the...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith explains businesses will soon be doing their due diligence to inform Iowans they may have unclaimed assets. “Before an inactive bank account, uncashed check or other form of unclaimed property is sent to my office, the business holding the asset must perform their...
DES MOINES - State Treasurer Roby Smith reports over $235 million in interest was earned on the Pooled Money Fund for the State’s 2023 fiscal year, which runs from July to June. “The State of Iowa earned a striking amount of interest in the last year, mainly due to the...
DES MOINES - Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating Disability Pride Month, which is observed each July, and commemorates the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. “Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honor the uniqueness of each individual living with a disability,” Smith stated....
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith awarded a $529 College Savings Iowa contribution to the Hamilton family of Marion. Nash was randomly drawn as the winner of one of Smith’s 529 Day giveaways. “I understand the importance of saving for higher education, which is why I am honored to...
