State Treasurer Roby Smith announced a reduction of the minimum contribution limit to an IAble (Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience) account to $1, effective immediately. This change gives eligible individuals with a disability easier access to contribute to an account and begin saving money while protecting means-tested benefits. “Investing looks...
Individuals and businesses across the state who have previously lived or currently live on Main Street may have money to claim in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. State Treasurer Roby Smith is raising awareness ahead of farmer’s market and sidewalk sale season for everyone to check GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to see if they...
Who said Easter egg hunts are just for kids? Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging Iowans to search GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov ahead of the Easter holiday weekend to see if they have “Easter eggs” to be found. “Spring is in the air, and Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is inviting all Iowans to embark...
Iowa Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding soon-to-be and former graduates of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue post-secondary education in Iowa, there is still time to apply for the Robert D. Blue Scholarship. Awards are based on financial need, an original essay, academic achievement and letters of recommendation....
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...
