DES MOINES, Iowa --- “A stop by the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt booth during the Iowa State Fair paid off for many fairgoers,” State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald stated. “Many people took advantage of our on-site online claims process. Over 31,000 searches were conducted and 3,685 unclaimed properties were claimed,...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald says Iowans visiting the Iowa State Fair this year may be surprised to find their names at the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt booth. Fairgoers will be able to search for unclaimed property at the booth in the Varied Industries building. “Individuals...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald was pleased to present a check for several thousand dollars from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to the Central Iowa Region American Red Cross on Thursday. “The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is proud to reunite the American Red Cross $12,300 in...
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,”...
