Treasurer Fitzgerald Announces the Top 10 New Unclaimed Properties in Jones County

DES MOINES, IA (08/21/2020) (readMedia)-- The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt is preparing to release its fall publication of names and State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald has prepared a Top 10 list of unclaimed properties in Jones County. "The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt publication list is gearing up to be released soon," said Fitzgerald. "I'm encouraging all to check your local newspaper for the list of newly added names. You can always search our entire list online at GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov."

In the last year, the Treasurer's Office has received the names of thousands of individuals with new unclaimed property. The upcoming Great Iowa Treasure Hunt publication has many of those new names. Overall, the Treasurer's Office is holding more than $395 million for past and current Iowans.

"To celebrate the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt publication, we hope the top 10 list of unclaimed properties in Jones County will spark interest," Fitzgerald said. "We hope to reunite many Iowans in Jones County with their lost treasure. Keep an eye out for your name and the name of family and friends in the area. The search is well worth the time and effort."

Top 10 Unclaimed Properties in Jones County

1. THOMSEN GARY A

2. IRA FBO GARY THOMSEN 09 13 12

3. SIEBELS CELENA M

4. ESTATE OF BRENDA L JOHNSON

5. W J STUDER

6. SLOUHA JAMIE E

7. FRANCIS ANN

8. MCCUTCHEON RUTH

9. SLOUHA DANNY RICHARD

10. SIEBELS CELENA M

The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt program has returned over $286 million in unclaimed property to more than 543,000 people since Fitzgerald created it in 1983. Unclaimed property refers to money and other assets held by financial institutions or companies that have lost contact with the property's owner for a specific period of time. State law requires these institutions and companies to annually report unclaimed property to the State Treasurer's Office. The assets are then held in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt until the owner or heir of the property is found. Common forms of unclaimed property include savings or checking accounts, stocks, uncashed checks, life insurance policies, utility security deposits and safe deposit box contents.

The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt at GreatIowaTreasureHunt.gov to begin your search and make your claim today. Keep up with all of Treasurer Fitzgerald's programs on Facebook and Twitter.

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