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'I've gotta get a car': Iowa lottery winner drives vehicle with 850K miles on it to claim big prize
A man told Iowa Lottery officials his first thought after winning $150,000 on a scratch-off ticket was that it was time to get a new car. Related video above: 5 Things You Shouldn't Do if You Win the Lottery Daniel Bragg,
Iowa Man to Turn in Car with Nearly 850,000 Miles on It After Winning $150K Lottery Prize
Daniel Bragg, 46, won the top reward in the Money Gift scratch-off game on New Year’s Eve. Days later, he drove his 2001 Chevy Suburban about 40 miles through a snowstorm to Clive to claim his money, according to Iowa Lottery officials.
Stunned lottery winner screams at the top of his lungs in Iowa. ‘Couldn’t believe it’
A lottery player couldn’t help but be stunned over his huge lottery win in Iowa — especially after initially thinking he won a much smaller prize. Adam Simons, of Ackley, now has big plans for his winnings after uncovering a jackpot prize on New Year’s Day, he told Iowa Lottery officials.
Bettendorf woman wins $500,000 Iowa Lottery jackpot
The Quad Cities lottery luck has struck again! Debora Dunn of Bettendorf won a $500,000 jackpot, the second top prize in the “Mega Bucks” scratch game. She bought her winning ticket at Kwik Star, 3510 Belmont Road in Bettendorf and claimed her prize at Iowa Lottery headquarters in Clive on Monday.
Iowa woman finds $150,000 winning lottery ticket in her Christmas stocking
An Iowa woman collected a $150,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket she fished out of her stocking on Christmas morning.
Iowa man with 850K-mile vehicle claims lottery prize: ‘I’ve got to get a car’
Daniel Bragg, a 46-year-old from Newtown, Iowa, won $150,000 in the "Money Gift" scratch game and plans to upgrade from his 2001 Chevy Suburban with 849,000 miles.
Lottery winner drives truck with 849,000 miles to claim prize — and plans to trade in
It’s a beater, but hey, it’s done pretty good,” the Iowa man said of his beloved “loud, red and rusty” truck that he drove through a snowstorm to claim his prize.
Dakota Dunes man wins $50K from Iowa scratch ticket
A Dakota Dunes, S.D. man won $50,000 from a scratch ticket he bought in Moville, Iowa. Jason Elliott bought a “$50,000 Super Crossword” scratch ticket at 4-Way Stop Shop in Moville. He claimed his prize Tuesday in the Storm Lake regional lottery office.
Bettendorf woman wins $500,000 lottery scratch-off prize
A Bettendorf woman has won a $500,000 lottery prize after winning the top prize in the "Mega Bucks" scratch-off game, the Iowa Lottery announced Tuesday. A Bettendorf woman secured a $500,000 top prize in the scratch-off game "Mega Bucks" on Monday,
Southeast Iowa woman planning to build house with lottery winnings
A southeast Iowa woman plans to use her lottery winnings to build a house for herself and her husband to live in during their ...
Iowa Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Midday results for Jan. 8, 2025
The Iowa Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big with rewards ranging from $1,000 to millions. The most an Iowan has ever won from playing the lottery was $343 million in 2018 ...
Lottery player unknowingly walked around with winning Iowa ticket for days
Sticking to his habits, days passed after the Dec. 15 Lucky for Life drawing as Richey unknowingly walked around with the ...
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Early Iowa bills deal with school threats, child testimony protections, ranked choice voting
At least 4 dozen bills have been “pre-filed” ahead of the 2025 session of the Iowa Legislature, which convenes Monday ...
Man visiting family for Christmas buys lottery ticket in Iowa hometown — and wins big
A lottery ticket bought at a hometown grocery store paid off for one lottery player visiting his family in Iowa over ...
Central Iowa man wins $25,000 a year for life, didn't know he had won for a week
Brandon Richey of Dallas Center will take home a lump sum payment of $390,000. He plans to use the money to pay off some ...
Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025: No jackpot winner
The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Wednesday, Jan. 8 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $240 million ($107.4 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket ...