Great Iowa Treasure Hunt

Last Chance to Claim Funds Part of a City of Des Moines Class Action Lawsuit

DES MOINES, IA -- Iowans who are yearning to see something green after record amounts of snow this winter do not have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day or spring weather to roll around. According to State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald, a visit to GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov, might just add some green...

DES MOINES, Iowa – While Cupid is busy with his bow this Valentine’s Day, State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald will be reuniting owners with their lost and forgotten treasures. “In addition to money, we have safe deposit box contents, which include an assortment of valuable items waiting to be reclaimed,”...

DES MOINES, Iowa – Just a few days before Christmas, State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald was pleased to present a check for $24,197.49 from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to the Polk County Jail Ministries Inc. on Thursday. Chaplain Jerry VanCleave was present to receive the check on behalf of...

DES MOINES, Iowa -- This holiday season, many Iowans will buy and give gift cards. State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants Iowa consumers to make sure they take full advantage of their gift cards. “Year in and year out, gift cards are continually the most requested presents during the holiday...

DES MOINES, Iowa -- During the annual Thanksgiving Day festivities, State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald knows his office has a bounty of its own and the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt could provide one more reason to give thanks. “I encourage everyone to visit GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to look for their lost treasure,”...

DES MOINES, IA --- You don’t have to dress up this Halloween to find treats. State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald wants you to know there are plenty of treats in the form of unclaimed property in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “Finding and claiming unclaimed property is an easy process,”...

DES MOINES, IA –State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced over $3.6 million from the City of Des Moines Franchise Fee lawsuit has been returned to owners. September 26 marks one-year since over 60,000 Des Moines-area properties were added to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt from the City of Des Moines...

DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt has reached a milestone of $250 million in unclaimed property returned. “Since the program’s inception in 1983, we have returned over $250 million through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to more than 592,000 past...

DES MOINES, Ia -- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that a stop at the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt booth during the Iowa State Fair may be worthwhile for many fairgoers. Attendees will be able to search their names for unclaimed property and make their claim directly at the...