One Clarke County Child Will Receive a $529 Contribution Toward Future Education Expenses

DES MOINES, IA (07/22/2026) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Roby Smith is encouraging families in Clarke County to step up to the plate and enter the ISave 529 Summer Giveaway for a chance to receive a $529 contribution toward a child's future educational savings. As part of the statewide giveaway, one winner will be selected from each of Iowa's 99 counties, with one additional statewide grand prize winner receiving a $1,000 ISave 529 contribution.

"Families across Clarke County work hard to build bright futures for their children," said Treasurer Smith. "Whether you're cheering from the bleachers at a summer ballgame or enjoying time together around a campfire, now is the perfect opportunity to think about saving for future education expenses. The ISave 529 Summer Giveaway gives every county in Iowa a chance to take a swing at investing in a child's future."

Families can enter the giveaway by visiting ISave529.com/contest by July 31. Registration takes only a couple of minutes and gives Clarke County residents the opportunity to round the bases for a child's future education.

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More About ISave 529:

ISave 529 is Iowa's direct-sold 529 plan administered by State Treasurer Roby Smith. With the plan, people can save for future educational expenses for themselves, children, grandchildren or others, and Iowa taxpayers can deduct up to $6,100 in contributions per beneficiary account from their state income taxes in 2026. An ISave 529 account can be opened with as little as $25, and anyone – parents, grandparents, even friends – can contribute. The plan offers a variety of investment options and is easy to manage online at ISave529.com or through the READYSAVE 529 app.

To learn how you can open an ISave 529 account, visit ISave529.com. For more information about the plan, read the Program Description.