A lifelong Dubuque County resident was announced Monday as the winner of a $40 million jackpot-winning lottery ticket purchased earlier this month. Earl Lape was honored at the Iowa Lottery headquarters, after purchasing the winning Lotto America ticket on April 1 at Eichman’s Bar & Grill. According to the Iowa Lottery, Lape, is a retired mechanic. He lives about five miles from Eichman’s, where he regularly stops to purchase gas at the adjacent gas station and convenience store.
Dubuque County resident announced as winner of $40 million lottery jackpot
Apr 11, 2023 | 1:34 PM



