CLIVE, Iowa — A Des Moines man received a once-in-a-lifetime birthday gift thanks to a friend.
42-year-old Christian Johnson claimed the 38th top prize in the Iowa Lottery’s ” $100,000 Mega Crossword” scratch game. His friend, Diana Ballentine, bought the winning ticket for his birthday at the Best Food Mart located at 4028 E. 14th St. in Des Moines.
“I don’t think it’s hit me completely,” Johnson told the Iowa Lottery on Tuesday. “I am floored. I couldn’t sleep at all last night waiting to come down here.”…