DES MOINES, IOWA (December 10, 2025) — Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith is reminding Iowans they have until December 31 to register for the $5,290 ISave 529 Winter Giveaway.

"There's still time to register and give a child in your life a chance to win a $5,290 contribution," said Treasurer Smith.

"Since winning this prize could cause a child's educational savings to snowball, I'm encouraging every Iowan to visit ISave529.com/contest, click the registration button, watch a quick video and enter your information so a child in your life has a chance at winning the giveaway."

The ISave 529 Winter Giveaway runs through December 31. To register, visit ISave529.com/contest.

Currently, there are more than 271,000 ISave 529 accounts, with 11,089 accounts in Scott County valued at approximately $282,357,951.

Connect with ISave 529 on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay informed of updates and news.

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 more, and Iowa tax-payers can deduct up to $5,800 in contributions per beneficiary account from their state income taxes in 2025. 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.

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