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...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith presented Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa with a check for their unclaimed funds in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “There’s only one thing sweeter than a Caramel Delight or Thin Mint, and that’s being able to return more than $1,900 to Girl Scouts...
State Treasurer Roby Smith presented Des Moines Public Schools with a check for funds they claimed through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “I am proud to reunite Des Moines Public Schools with their funds,” said Treasurer Smith. “Every dollar returned to schools and other businesses is a dollar towards helping...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith is starting the year with a celebration for National Unclaimed Property Day on February 1. “The goal of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is to put money back into the hands of rightful owners,” said Smith. “Unclaimed Property Day is a great opportunity...
Des Moines, Iowa – The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is recognizing Veteran’s Day by spreading the word about lost and forgotten war memorabilia turned over as unclaimed property. Safe deposit boxes are often used to keep important documents and items secure, including ones that are military-related. If the boxes go...
Des Moines, Iowa – The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt reports a successful turnout for their booth at the Iowa State Fair. Over 2,000 claims were filed at the State Fair and more than $380,000 was claimed. One individual located $25,000! The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt was created in 1983 to...
