(Des Moines) State Treasurer Roby Smith is recognizing Grandparents Day, which will be celebrated on September 8 this year, by encouraging Iowans to search for unclaimed money in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Iowa’s only legitimate unclaimed property source. Smith said, “The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is special. Grandparents Day lets us honor our grandparents for the wisdom they offer and the joy they bring. It’s also a great reminder for people of all ages to check and see if they have a treasure to claim.”
Every year, millions of dollars are turned over after financial institutions and businesses lose contact with the owner. The State Treasurer’s Office safeguards these assets through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt program until they are reunited with the rightful owner. Smith added, “You can search any time to see if you or someone you know has cash to claim. Even if you’ve searched and claimed in the past, check our website again. It’s more common than one may think to lose track of your money or assets. Currently, my office is holding more than $521 million in unclaimed funds for past and present Iowans to claim.”
Common examples of unclaimed property include dormant checking and savings accounts, uncashed checks, utility refunds, lost stocks, life insurance policies, and contents from abandoned safe deposit boxes. The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt has returned over $378 million to more than one million individuals. To check if you have unclaimed property in Iowa, visit GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov. Connect with the Treasurer on Facebook, Instagram, and X to stay updated on all areas of the office.
