Iowa Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald
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The treasurer acts as the State's banker, depositing State funds, investing them and ensuring they are available when needed. Find all the announcements, reports, finance insights and more!
Iowa Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald
1w ago
DES MOINES – Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans his office will never call and ask for bank account numbers. Today his office was made aware of a ‘spoofing’ scam where a group of individuals described as ‘Treasury Officers’ wanting bank account numbers and other personal information from a citizen ..read more
Iowa Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald
1M ago
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith announced Iowans broke new records for claims and searches during the 2025 Unclaimed Property Day celebration. Overall, there were more than half a million visits to GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov resulting in 13,137 individual claims, an increase of 92% from 2024. “This year’s Unclaimed Property Day ..read more
Iowa Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald
1M ago
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith announces the 2025 Robert D. Blue Scholarship is open. Soon-to-be and former graduates of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue post-secondary education are encouraged to apply. Awards are based on financial need, an original essay, academic achievement and recommendations. Smith is ..read more
Iowa Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald
1M ago
The Iowa Treasurer is calling on the public’s assistance in finding the family of Herman Eggers State Treasurer Roby Smith announced his office was able to reunite a Purple Heart, which was found within the contents of Garold Hayes’ safety deposit box, back to his heirs on Wednesday, just ahead ..read more
Iowa Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald
2M ago
Lower than previous 7-year average State Treasurer Roby Smith today released the Iowa Outstanding State and Local Government Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). Across all levels of Iowa government, outstanding debt obligations totaled $21.9 billion as of June 30, 2024. Overall, this represents a 4.49% increase over the previous ..read more
Iowa Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald
3M ago
DES MOINES – Today, State Treasurer Roby Smith released the following statement in response to the Governor’s appointment of Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer. “I’ve known Chris for nearly a decade and worked closely with her during my time in the Iowa Senate. During the two years she served as Vice ..read more
Iowa Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald
4M ago
DES MOINES – In honor of Veteran’s Day, State Treasurer Roby Smith is sharing a list of organizations that serve, aid and assist veterans with money to claim in Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. “With a foundation of hope and honor, organizations across Iowa provide programs and services to veterans, service ..read more
Iowa Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald
8M ago
DES MOINES – State Treasurer Roby Smith reports over $456 million in interest was earned on the Pooled Money Fund for the State’s 2024 fiscal year, which runs from July to June. “Records were broken in fiscal year 2024 as we earned more for the State than ever before,” said ..read more
Iowa Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald
11M ago
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith is thrilled to announce historic updates across Iowa’s 529 plans. Recent state legislation has increased the tax deduction amount up to $5,500 for contributions to Iowa’s two 529 plans, College Savings Iowa and the IAdvisor 529 Plan, and IAble, Iowa’s Achieving a ..read more
Iowa Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald
1y ago
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Roby Smith reminds Iowans the 2024 Robert D. Blue Scholarship deadline is rapidly approaching. Students of any Iowa high school who plan to pursue, or are currently pursuing, higher education in the state for the upcoming academic year must submit their application at RDBlue.org ..read more