Treasurer Smith Looking to Honor Grandparents with Unclaimed Property this Grandparents Day

DES MOINES, Iowa - State Treasurer Roby Smith is recognizing Grandparents Day, this year celebrated on September 8, by encouraging Iowans to search for "Mimi's" or "Pop's" unclaimed money in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Iowa's only legitimate unclaimed property source. "The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is special," said Smith. "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."

Each 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. "You can search any time to see if you or someone you know has cash to claim," Smith added. "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. To date, Great Iowa Treasure Hunt has returned over $378 million to more than one million individuals.

To see if you have unclaimed property in Iowa, visit GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov. Connect with the Treasurer on Facebook, Instagram and X to stay up-to-date on all areas of the office.

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