May 21, 2025

Newton man wins $50,000 lottery prize

Michael Petersen claims top prize in ‘Bonus Bucks’ game

CLIVE — A Jasper County man has won a $50,000 lottery prize. Michael Petersen, of Newton, won the fourth top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “Bonus Bucks” scratch game. He purchased his winning ticket at New Star 66, 405 First Ave. E. in Newton, and claimed his prize on Wednesday at the lottery headquarters in Clive. Bonus Bucks is a $5 scratch game that features eight top prizes of $50,000 and overall odds of 1 in 3.61. For more information about this game, and the number of prizes still available, visit ialottery.com.

CLIVE — A Jasper County man has won a $50,000 lottery prize.

Michael Petersen, of Newton, won the fourth top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “Bonus Bucks” scratch game. He purchased his winning ticket at New Star 66, 405 First Ave. E. in Newton, and claimed his prize on Wednesday at the lottery headquarters in Clive.

Bonus Bucks is a $5 scratch game that features eight top prizes of $50,000 and overall odds of 1 in 3.61. For more information about this game, and the number of prizes still available, visit ialottery.com.