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 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 – To celebrate Flag Day, State Treasurer Roby Smith is showcasing safe deposit box items held in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “The American flag is the most-defining symbol of the United States,” said Smith. “Its powerful representation of pride, freedom, courage, justice and sacrifice are what bring...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith presented a check to the Children’s Cancer Connection (CCC) for their lost funds in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “Staff at organizations like CCC are what make me proud to be an Iowan,” said Smith. “Their commitment to families affected by childhood cancer...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is announcing an auction to sell contents from abandoned safe deposit boxes. “Each year, financial institutions turn over contents from abandoned safe deposit boxes to my office as unclaimed property,” said Smith. "While it is heartbreaking to have to auction the cherished contents...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith presented Quad City Bank & Trust with a check for their unclaimed funds from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “I am thrilled to reunite Quad City Bank & Trust with funds found during my Unclaimed Property Day campaign on February 1,” said Smith....
DES MOINES – A check worth over $7,000 from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt was presented to Cedar Valley Humane Society (CVHS) by State Treasurer Roby Smith. “I am thrilled to reunite CVHS with this money to help them continue to operate their business and care for animals,” said Smith....
DES MOINES – In honor of Memorial Day, State Treasurer Roby Smith is highlighting military-related institutions with funds to claim in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Iowa’s unclaimed property program. “This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom,” stated Smith. “Supporting our...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith explains how Iowans rate their experience with the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “We surveyed past and present Iowans who have successfully been reunited with their unclaimed assets in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” said Smith. “Over 90% rated their experience as ‘highest quality’...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith encourages Iowans to add finances to their spring-cleaning to-do list, which can help prevent assets from becoming unclaimed. “As administrator of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, I not only protect Iowa’s unclaimed assets, I take it one step further,” said Smith. “I want...
