Treasurer Smith Announces Kossuth County Winner in Statewide ISave 529 Summer Giveaway

DES MOINES, IA (09/18/2026) (readMedia)-- State Treasurer Roby Smith is celebrating Gunner G. as the Kossuth County winner of a $529 contribution to an ISave 529 account through the statewide summer giveaway. With another giveaway now underway, Treasurer Smith is encouraging families to enter for their own chance to jump-start their education savings.

"This summer, we set out to give a child in every one of Iowa's 99 counties a boost toward their future," said Smith. "I'm excited to congratulate Gunner and their family on representing Kossuth County. Whether these funds are someday used for college, an apprenticeship or another eligible education expense, that $529 will be useful for Gunner's future."

The summer giveaway awarded a $529 ISave 529 contribution to one child in each of Iowa's 99 counties. An additional statewide winner received a $1,000 contribution.

"I was genuinely surprised when I opened the email and found out Gunner had won the ISave 529 Summer Giveaway. As a parent, you're always thinking about your child's future, even when college still feels a long way off. We are so thankful to ISave 529 and the State Treasurer's Office for giving Gunner this $529 contribution to add to his already-growing college fund and help prepare for whatever path he chooses after high school. It's such a generous and meaningful gift, and we're excited to watch his college fund continue to grow right along with him," said Bailee Geitzenauer, who entered Gunner in the summer giveaway.

The summer giveaway may be over, but Iowans have another opportunity to win. In celebration of College Savings Month, State Treasurer Smith is giving away one $1,000 ISave 529 contribution in September.

"Seeing families like Gunner's get excited about saving is exactly why we keep these giveaways going," Smith said. "If you entered this summer and didn't win, enter again. If you've never thought about saving for education before, now is a great time to start. Another $1,000 is up for grabs, and it could be going toward a child in Kossuth County." Visit Iowa529Contest.com/giveaways to register and learn more about saving for future education expenses. See Official Rules for complete details and eligibility requirements.

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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.