DES MOINES, Iowa – This Memorial Day, State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is reminding military families the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt holds more than just unclaimed cash, but also an assortment of mementos from safe deposit boxes. Some of the contents of these boxes are military medals. “Memorial Day is a...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is encouraging Iowans to review their financial information. “I want Iowans to achieve a lifetime of financial wellbeing,” Fitzgerald said. “Checking your financial information, such as credit history and credit scores, will help you understand your current credit position. Plus, it can help you detect any...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald wants Iowans to get the most out of gift cards they receive and ensure it doesn’t end up as unclaimed property. “Gift cards are easy and convenient gifts to give and receive throughout the year; so odds are you or someone you know has received one,”...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald has a vault full of unclaimed property from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt waiting to be claimed. In light of St. Patrick’s Day, test your luck by searching GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to see if any belongs to you! “You don’t need a four-leaf clover...
DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowans will soon be celebrating love and affection this Valentine’s Day, inspiring State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald to match up individuals and reunite them with their lost treasures from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “I’m celebrating Valentine’s Day by returning cherished items reported as unclaimed property from...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is on a mission to deliver some holiday cheer to Iowans in the form of cash through the 2020 12 Days of Christmas social media campaign. Over $420 million in unclaimed property is waiting to be claimed by Iowans in the Great...
DES MOINES, Iowa –State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald was pleased to host a virtual chat with Iowans that had recently received their ‘treasure’ through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. The participants shared how they discovered their unclaimed property and their positive experience with the program. “I find it very rewarding to...
DES MOINES, Iowa --- No tricks here, State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald may have a treat for Iowans in time for Halloween. Over $394 million in treats are waiting for Iowans in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt in the form of unclaimed property. “The real fright this Halloween would be passing...
DES MOINES, Iowa – More than $600 from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt was presented by State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald to the Spencer Community School District, located in Clay County. “School districts have been busy creating back-to-school plans and are overwhelmingly in need of some good news,” said Fitzgerald. “Knowing...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald was pleased to present a check for over $9,000 from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to Mission of Hope of Linn County in Cedar Rapids. “This part of my job is very rewarding because I get to see first-hand the benefits of...
