Treasurer Announces New Record for Properties Turned Over to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt

State Treasurer Roby Smith announced a record number of unclaimed properties have been turned over to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Iowa's unclaimed property program, in conjunction with the 2025 reporting deadline of November 1.

"More than $71.7 million has been added to Great Iowa Treasure Hunt in the past few months, and I want to remind Iowans that now is a perfect time to check your name for lost treasure, even if you've claimed in the past. You can even check the name of your non-profit, business or organizations you belong to," said Treasurer Smith. "Breaking this record means more people and businesses have a chance to find their misplaced funds."

During the most recent reporting cycle, Great Iowa Treasure Hunt received 549,842 new properties totaling $71,777,606.73. This shatters the previous record set in 2024 by more than 110,000 properties and more than $6 million.

To date, Great Iowa Treasure Hunt has returned more than $416 million back to rightful owners and heirs. Past and present Iowans are encouraged to visit GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to search their name to see if they have cash, stocks or a safe deposit box in safekeeping.

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Whether it's a forgotten or lost check, bank account, utility refund or safe deposit box, one in seven Iowans have funds in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. As Iowa's only legitimate source of unclaimed property, Treasurer Smith encourages all past and present Iowans to search for their unclaimed property by visiting GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov.