Great Iowa Treasure Hunt and State Treasurer Roby Smith are making the cost of ‘true love’ from the “The Twelve Days of Christmas” less daunting, by reminding Iowans they may have unclaimed property waiting for them. “We may not have two turtle doves or seven swans a-swimming in safekeeping, but...
State Treasurer Roby Smith announced a record number of unclaimed properties have been turned over to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Iowa’s unclaimed property program, in conjunction with the 2025 reporting deadline of November 1. “More than $71.7 million has been added to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt in the past few...
This Halloween season, State Treasurer Roby Smith is warning Iowans about something truly chilling: millions of dollars in unclaimed property hiding in plain sight! Great Iowa Treasure Hunt currently has more than $575 million in forgotten funds just waiting to be reunited with their rightful owners. “While ghosts and goblins...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowans who celebrate National Daughters Day on September 25 and National Sons Day on September 28 to check Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to see if a loved one currently has money or a forgotten safe deposit box held in safekeeping with the Treasurer’s Office....
Heading to the Iowa State Fair? Be sure to stop by the Varied Industries Building from August 7–17. State Treasurer Roby Smith encourages fairgoers to check out two booths that could put money in your pocket or help a child in your life. Visitors can search their name and favorite...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
