The Iowa Treasurer is calling on the public’s assistance in finding the family of Herman Eggers State Treasurer Roby Smith announced his office was able to reunite a Purple Heart, which was found within the contents of Garold Hayes’ safety deposit box, back to his heirs on Wednesday, just ahead...
State Treasurer Roby Smith announces the 2025 Robert D. Blue Scholarship is open. Soon-to-be and former graduates of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue post-secondary education are encouraged to apply. Awards are based on financial need, an original essay, academic achievement and recommendations. Smith is a member of...
Lower than previous 7-year average State Treasurer Roby Smith today released the Iowa Outstanding State and Local Government Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). Across all levels of Iowa government, outstanding debt obligations totaled $21.9 billion as of June 30, 2024. Overall, this represents a 4.49% increase over the previous...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing information about an upcoming webinar to help Iowans learn more about IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) plan. The webinar, co-hosted by IAble and Iowa’s Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council, takes place Thursday, January 23. “This is a great chance to learn about...
State Treasurer Roby Smith announces 2024 was a new record-breaking year for reuniting unclaimed property from Great Iowa Treasure Hunt with individuals and businesses. “In 2024, we returned more than $30.9 million in unclaimed cash back to rightful owners and beneficiaries – shattering the previous record set in 2022 by...
State Treasurer Roby Smith announces Iowa taxpayers can deduct up to $5,800 in contributions per ISave 529 Beneficiary account from their income taxes in 2025. “With ISave 529, saving for education goes hand-in-hand with saving on taxes,” said Smith. “Since the deduction applies to each Beneficiary account, you can save...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating the holiday season by encouraging all Rudolphs, Santas and Frostys to search for their unclaimed property. “There might not be any Scrooges or Grinches listed, but we have hundreds of Iowans with other holiday-themed names in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” said Smith. “We put...
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith announces two updates for IAble (Iowa’s Achieving a Better Life Experience plan). “We know how crucial IAble accounts can be in helping individuals with disabilities save for long- and short-term expenses, which is why I’m proud to share we are offering a new...
DES MOINES – Today, State Treasurer Roby Smith released the following statement in response to the Governor’s appointment of Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer. “I’ve known Chris for nearly a decade and worked closely with her during my time in the Iowa Senate. During the two years she served as Vice...
State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans to register for the ISave 529 giveaway before it ends December 31. “Visit ISave529.com and register to win a $5,290 contribution to an ISave 529 account,” Smith said. “Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, family member or friend, saving and contributing to an ISave...
