DES MOINES – Individuals and businesses across the state who have previously lived or currently live on Main Street may have money to claim in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. State Treasurer Roby Smith is raising awareness ahead of farmer’s market and sidewalk sale season for everyone to check GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to see if they have any treasure to claim.

“Right now, there are more than 5,000 individuals and businesses with Main Street addresses listed in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt,” said Treasurer Smith. “Whether you live on Main Street or not, take a minute to search your name GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov, and maybe you will have lost treasure waiting to be found.”

Just a few of the Main Street businesses and individuals with claims are:

• Community Main Street, Cedar Falls
• Robertson Real Estate, Columbus Junction
• Mabel Knudtson, Lake Mills
• Petersen Insurance Agency, Elk Horn
• Jeffrey Walker, Council Bluffs
• Mariee & Harold Studt, Mount Vernon
• Thomas Robin, Sioux City

Whether it’s a forgotten or lost check, bank account, utility refund or safe deposit box – right now, 1 in 7 Iowans have funds in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. As Iowa’s only legitimate source of unclaimed property, Treasurer Smith encourages past and present Iowans to search for their unclaimed property by visiting GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov.