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 is celebrating ABLE to Save Month, a nationwide campaign recognized each April, by spreading the word about the IAble (Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience) plan and the advantages it brings to eligible individuals with a disability. “IAble can really make a difference and help individuals...
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...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is kicking off March and the “unofficial” start of spring with a $1,000 ISave 529 giveaway. “Every Iowan should visit ISave529.com and register to win a $1,000 ISave 529 contribution,” said Treasurer Smith. “Investing in a child’s education is a gift that lasts a lifetime. Whether...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is excited to announce fee reductions for five of seven investment options for IAble (Iowa’s Achieving a Better Live Experience) account owners. The already low-cost program now has lower fees from the previous record-lows set in 2022. IAble accounts provide eligible individuals with a disability an...
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...
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...
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...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing information about an upcoming webinar to help Iowans learn more about IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. The webinar, co-hosted by IAble and Iowa’s Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council, takes place Thursday, January 23. “This is a great chance to learn about...
