Roby's Accomplishments
Great Iowa Treasure Hunt
(Unclaimed Property)
The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt delivered sustained, record-setting performance over three consecutive years, returning more money to Iowans than at any point in state history.
2023
- Largest year on record at the time
- 43,000+ claims completed
- $30+ million returned
- Largest individual claim in Iowa history: $4.5 million
2024
- New annual record
- $30.9 million returned, exceeding the prior record by $6.5 million
- Record-breaking reporting season
- $68 million in unclaimed property reported, surpassing the previous record of $42.8 million
2025
- Record-breaking calendar year
- $33.6 million returned
- 53,226 claims paid
- Exceeded the 2024 record by $2.7 million
- Unclaimed Property Day set statewide records
- 500,000+ website visits
- 13,137 claims filed in a single day (92% increase over 2024)
- $4.6 million in claims filed
- Record number of properties turned over
- 549,842 new properties
- $71.8 million added in one reporting cycle
- Surpassed the prior record by 110,000+ properties
Cumulative impact:
- $416+ million returned to rightful owners
- $500+ million remains safeguarded and available to claim
State Investments
Pooled Money Fund
The Treasurer’s Office achieved historic investment earningsthrough prudent, transparent management of state and local government funds.
- More than $1 billion earned through the Pooled Money Fund since January 2023
- FY 2025 set an all-time earnings record
- $469+ million earned
- Exceeded the prior record of $456 million (FY 2024)
- Represents the highest investment income in the fund’s history
- Earnings directly support state operations, local governments, and taxpayer value
ISave 529 College Savings Plan
The Treasurer’s Office modernized Iowa’s 529 college savings program to reflect changing education pathways while strengthening incentives for families to save.
- Program Rebrand (2024):
College Savings Iowa was rebranded to ISave 529 to better reflect that 529 accounts support more than a traditional four-year degree, including workforce training and alternative education pathways. - Historic Tax Deduction Update:
Updated the state tax deduction for the first time in 20 years, increasing it to $5,500 per account, expanding access and incentives for Iowa families. - Investment & Fee Improvements:
Continued adjustments to investment options and lowered fees to ensure access to high-quality, professionally managed investments at an affordable cost.
IAble (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Program
The Treasurer’s Office strengthened financial accessibility for Iowans with disabilities.
- Fees reduced for 5 of 7 investment options
- New fees are lower than previous record-low levels set in 2022
- Maintains professionally managed investment options while improving affordability