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Iowa Treasure Hunt: $648 Million Still Unclaimed!

1/10/2026

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Over $648 million remains unclaimed in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, a state program run by the Iowa State Treasury.
In the previous year, the program returned a record $33.6 million across 53,000 claims.
Since its launch, it has reunited $408 million worth of property with rightful owners.
The service is free and helps about 1 in 7 Iowans who may have assets waiting.

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Story summary

Over $648 million remains unclaimed in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, a state program run by the Iowa State Treasury.
In the previous year, the program returned a record $33.6 million across 53,000 claims.
Since its launch, it has reunited $408 million worth of property with rightful owners.
The service is free and helps about 1 in 7 Iowans who may have assets waiting.