Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
Individuals and businesses across the state who have previously lived or currently live on Main Street may have money to claim in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. State Treasurer Roby Smith is raising awareness ahead of farmer’s market and sidewalk sale season for everyone to check GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to see if they...
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“Hop On” GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to Find Your Unclaimed Property
Who said Easter egg hunts are just for kids? Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowans to search GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov ahead of the Easter holiday weekend to see if they have “Easter eggs” to be found. “Spring is in the air, and Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is inviting all Iowans to embark...
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Treasurer Smith Returns Unclaimed Money to YMCA of Greater Des Moines
State Treasurer Roby Smith presented a check from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to the YMCA of Greater Des Moines for $5,112.08 in unclaimed funds owed to them. “It’s my pleasure to present this check to the YMCA of Greater Des Moines on behalf of Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” said Treasurer...
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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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Treasurer Smith Announces Record-Breaking Year for Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
State Treasurer Roby Smith announces 2024 was a new record-breaking year for reuniting unclaimed property from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt with individuals and businesses. “In 2024, we returned more than $30.9 million in unclaimed cash back to rightful owners and beneficiaries – shattering the previous record set in 2022 by...
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Treasurer Smith Says Great Iowa Treasure Hunt Has Gifts Waiting to Be Claimed
State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the holiday season by encouraging all Rudolphs, Santas and Frostys to search for their unclaimed property. “There might not be any Scrooges or Grinches listed, but we have hundreds of Iowans with other holiday-themed names in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” said Smith. “We put...
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Treasurer Smith Shares Record-Breaking Great Iowa Treasure Hunt Season
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith announced Great Iowa Treasure Hunt had a record-setting annual reporting season. With over $68 million of unclaimed property reported to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, this marks a significant increase from the previous record of $42.8 million, set in the last reporting season. “Each...
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Treasurer Smith and Representative Vondran Reunite Family with Lost Money
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith and Representative Vondran worked together to help an Iowan’s family reunite with over $317,000 that was being held in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “This is a story we often see when funds are turned over to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” Smith said. “An...
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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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