DES MOINES, Iowa – 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 more than $6.5 million,” said Smith. “As the State’s Banker, one of my favorite things to do is return unclaimed property and money back to Iowans. With more than $587 million currently in safekeeping, I encourage all Iowans to search for their name at GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov and see if they have something to claim – even if you’ve done so before.”

Coins and property abstract from unclaimed safe deposit boxes.

Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is Iowa’s only legitimate source of unclaimed property. Each year, millions of dollars in abandoned property are turned over to the State Treasurer’s Office after financial institutions and businesses lose contact with the owner. Examples include forgotten checking and savings accounts, stocks, uncashed checks, life insurance policies, utility refunds and safe deposit box contents. The State Treasurer’s Office safekeeps these assets and works to reunite owners and heirs with their unclaimed property through Great Iowa Treasure Hunt.

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.