Iowa winner claims her half of huge Powerball jackpot

A single mother from the small Iowa community of Redfield claimed her share of a nearly $700 million Powerball prize.

Iowa Lottery officials confirmed Monday that Lerynne West was one of two winners of a $688 million jackpot drawn Oct. 27. She’ll share the prize with someone who bought a winning ticket in New York City.

West opted for the cash option, which will pay her an immediate $198.1 million, minus taxes.