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Treasurer Smith Reminding Iowa Students to Complete Robert D. Blue Scholarship

Iowa Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding soon-to-be and former graduates of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue post-secondary education in Iowa, there is still time to apply for the Robert D. Blue Scholarship. Awards are based on financial need, an original essay, academic achievement and letters of recommendation....

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Treasurer’s Office Reminding Iowans Not to Fall for Scams

Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans his office will never call and ask for bank account numbers. Today his office was made aware of a ‘spoofing’ scam where a group of individuals described as ‘Treasury Officers’ wanting bank account numbers and other personal information from a citizen. “I want Iowans...

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Unclaimed Property Day Breaks Iowa Record

State Treasurer Roby Smith announced Iowans broke new records for claims and searches during the 2025 Unclaimed Property Day celebration. Overall, there were more than half a million visits to GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov resulting in 13,137 individual claims, an increase of 92% from 2024. “This year’s Unclaimed Property Day was a huge...
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Treasurer Smith Returns Purple Heart to Family Ahead of Unclaimed Property Day; Announces Another Purple Heart Looking to Be Reunited

The Iowa Treasurer is calling on the public’s assistance in finding the family of Herman Eggers State Treasurer Roby Smith announced his office was able to reunite a Purple Heart, which was found within the contents of Garold Hayes’ safety deposit box, back to his heirs on Wednesday, just ahead...
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2025 Robert D. Blue Scholarship Open for Applications

State Treasurer Roby Smith announces the 2025 Robert D. Blue Scholarship is open. Soon-to-be and former graduates of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue post-secondary education are encouraged to apply. Awards are based on financial need, an original essay, academic achievement and recommendations. Smith is a member of...

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Treasurer Smith Reports State and Local Outstanding Debt Obligations Increase 4.49% in Fiscal Year 2024

Lower than previous 7-year average State Treasurer Roby Smith today released the Iowa Outstanding State and Local Government Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). Across all levels of Iowa government, outstanding debt obligations totaled $21.9 billion as of June 30, 2024. Overall, this represents a 4.49% increase over the previous...

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Treasurer Smith Releases Statement on Appointment of Lieutenant Governor Cournoyer

DES MOINES – Today, State Treasurer Roby Smith released the following statement in response to the Governor’s appointment of Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer. “I’ve known Chris for nearly a decade and worked closely with her during my time in the Iowa Senate. During the two years she served as Vice...

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Help Reunite Veteran Service Organizations with their Lost Funds this Veteran’s Day

DES MOINES – In honor of Veteran’s Day, State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing a list of organizations that serve, aid and assist veterans with money to claim in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “With a foundation of hope and honor, organizations across Iowa provide programs and services to veterans, service...
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Treasurer Smith Announces Historic Updates for Iowa’s 529 Plans

DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith is thrilled to announce historic updates across Iowa’s 529 plans. Recent state legislation has increased the tax deduction amount up to $5,500 for contributions to Iowa’s two 529 plans, College Savings Iowa and the IAdvisor 529 Plan, and IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a...

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