State Treasurer Roby Smith kicked off day two of the Iowa State Fair in the Varied Industries Building by announcing Money Match, a new initiative from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt designed to make it easier for Iowans to get unclaimed funds back in their pockets. “Since taking office, I’ve worked...
Whether you're searching for lost money, entering to win a $1,000 ISave 529 contribution or taking advantage of a more sensory-friendly fair experience, State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowans to connect with the Treasurer's Office during the Iowa State Fair. Great Iowa Treasure Hunt and ISave 529 will once...
State Treasurer Roby Smith announced Great Iowa Treasure Hunt achieved a record-breaking fiscal year, returning more unclaimed property to Iowans than ever before. Treasurer Smith made the announcement during a press conference showcasing the contents of unclaimed safe deposit boxes currently being held in safekeeping by the State Treasurer’s Office....
State Treasurer Roby Smith recently visited the Wall Lake Fire Department to reunite funds held for safekeeping by the State of Iowa in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “Volunteer fire departments play a critical role in Iowa, and we are grateful to return these funds to the Wall Lake Fire...
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA - Today, Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith returned unclaimed property to the City of Council Bluffs through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt as part of his 99 county tour. State Treasurer Smith presented the check to Mayor Jill Shudak, highlighting the state’s ongoing effort to reconnect Iowa‘s...
DES MOINES – March is known for the buzzer-beater, the Cinderella story, and more likely than not, a busted bracket. In fact, the odds of you having a perfect bracket are one in 9.2 quintillion according to the NCAA, but what are the odds of you having something in Great...
The 2026 Unclaimed Property Day went off without a hitch according to Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith. Overall, there were more than 63,000 website views to GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov resulting in more than 7,600 claims totaling more than $2.6 million overall. “$2.6 million in claims is no small amount,” said Treasurer Smith....
State Treasurer Roby Smith is highlighting Unclaimed Property Day, held annually on February 1, by unveiling a new display at the Iowa Capitol showcasing items found in safe deposit boxes from over the years currently held in safekeeping. The display, unveiled ahead of Unclaimed Property Day, serves as a visual...
State Treasurer Roby Smith announced 2025 was a record-breaking calendar year for reuniting unclaimed property from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt with individuals and businesses. Valued at more than $33.6 million in total assets, over 53,226 claims were paid to the rightful owners or heirs that are past or current Iowans....
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...
