Des Moines, Iowa – In honor of Memorial Day on May 29th, State Treasurer Roby Smith is highlighting military-related institutions with funds to claim in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Iowa’s unclaimed property program. “This Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom,” stated Smith. “Supporting our members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Veterans is important for our country and our communities. We have several businesses and organizations on our list with property to claim. We need the public’s help to ensure the return of funds to these organizations as they continue to support Iowa’s service members and Veterans.”

Three western Iowa organizations are included on the list.  If you recognize a business or group below, encourage them to visit GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to start a claim.

1. Iowa Army National Guard, Johnston: $4,922.90
2. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Waterloo: $3,853.12
3. Veterans Administration, Iowa City: $1,836.86
4. Disabled American Veterans, Tama: $1,000.00
5. Veterans Administration, Des Moines: $898.96
6. American Legion Aux Harrison County, Little Sioux: $560.81
7. Scott County Veteran Assoc, Donahue: $476.23
8. Air Force Aid Act, Iowa City: $425.02
9. Army Reserve Center Sioux Fall, Des Moines: $379.84
10. Navy League Council 255, Sioux City: $376.41
11. Veterans Council, Prairie City: $350.36
12. Disabled American Veterans Store Trustee, Des Moines: $274.08
13. Army Reserves, Des Moines: $253.75
14. American Legion, Centerville: $250.00
15. Iowa Veterans Advocacy Corp, Cedar Rapids: $250.00
16. National Assoc of Concerned Veterans, Des Moines: $204.82
17. Great River CB Club Veterans Memorial, Burlington: $129.77
18. Cambridge American Legion, Cambridge: $120.00
19. American Legion Hanford Post 5, Cedar Rapids: $119.92
20. 1954 Navy Reunion Fund, Ames: $106.00
21. Madrid Veterans Foreign War, Madrid: $83.84
22. Harrison County Veterans Affairs, Logan: $75.00
23. Disabled American Veterans, Des Moines: $75.00
24. Iowa Family Veterans, Waterloo: $65.38
25. Central Iowa Honor Flight, Council Bluffs: $64.19

Millions of dollars are turned over each year after financial institutions and businesses lose contact with the owner. The State Treasurer’s Office safeguards these assets through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt until they are reunited with their rightful owner. Common examples of unclaimed property include dormant checking and savings accounts, uncashed checks, utility refunds, lost stocks, life insurance policies and contents from abandoned safe deposit boxes. The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is Iowa’s only legitimate source of unclaimed property, and to date, has returned over $340 million in unclaimed property.

Visit GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to securely search for your name, the names of family and friends or the names of local businesses and organizations. Connect with the Treasurer on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date on all areas of the office.