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CLIVE, Iowa (KWQC) – A woman in central Iowa advanced Monday to claim a jackpot of $ 343.9 million, the biggest lottery won so far in Iowa.
"I realize that the moment is decisive," said Lerynne West, of Redfield, while she was claiming her prize at the lottery headquarters at Clive. "I'm delighted to share my winnings with my family and friends, buy a new car and hope for a long, if not many, vacation. I also plan to give important causes and organizations for my family through our newly created Callum Foundation. "
West's ticket split the Powerball jackpot in the October 27 draw with a ticket bought in New York. Its half of the jackpot – the third-largest prize in 26 years of gambling history – represents an annual $ 343.9 million, a flat-rate option of $ 198.1 million. The New York ticket has not been claimed yet.
West, 51, bought his winning jackpot ticket at Casey's, 425 Second St., in Redfield
She and her family organize the Callum Foundation, named after her grandson, Callum, who was born prematurely in April and lived only one day. The charitable foundation will focus on providing grants in key areas of poverty and hunger reduction; education; animal wellbeing; and the affairs of the veterans.
West said that once it was fully established, the Callum Foundation would begin accepting requests for assistance in 2019.
Casey's will receive a $ 10,000 bonus from the Iowa lottery for the sale of the winning jackpot ticket at one of its stores.
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