The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Iowa Lottery revenues are down nearly 12 percent over the past year, a dip driven ...

A 58-year-old woman won big with an Iowa scratch-off ticket. Now, she hopes the winnings will help her and her husband retire. Photo by Iowa lottery It was an “emotional” day for an Iowa ...

Thomas O'Hollearn took home the cash prize after purchasing the ticket at a Des Moines grocery store Rachel McRady is a Digital News Editor at PEOPLE. She has been an entertainment journalist for ...