Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press at 5:15 a.m. CDT

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A sole winning Powerball ticket matching all six numbers was sold in southern California and will claim an estimated $447.8 million jackpot. The winning ticket that will claim the 10th largest lottery prize in U.S. history was sold at Marietta Liquor & Deli in southern California’s Riverside County. The winner has one year to claim the prize. The lucky numbers drawn Saturday night were 20-26-32-38-58, and the Powerball number was 3.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — California lottery officials say the sole winning ticket for the $447.8 million Powerball jackpot was sold in Sun City. The Lottery says on its website Sunday morning that the winning ticket was sold at Marietta Liquor & Deli in Riverside County. Officials say the earliest the ticket could be redeemed is 8 a.m. Monday morning. The winner has one year to claim the prize. Officials say the retailer where the winning ticket was sold will receive a $1 million “retailer bonus.”

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that Sioux City was within its rights to fire a longtime firefighter, reversing the order of a lower court to reinstate the firefighter. The Sioux City Journal reports that the 5-2 decision stems from the firing of former Master Firefighter Larry Whitwer. A judge ruled in 2015 that Whitwer’s “last-chance agreement” should have been reviewed and approved by the Civil Service Commission., but the Iowa Supreme Court disagreed.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Officials in an eastern Iowa city are replacing a local pond with a flood mitigation project. KCRG-TV reports that the city of Cedar Rapids is building a storm water detention basin where the pond once sat because the area is prone to flooding. Area residents say they’re sad to see the pond go because it’s brought nature near their homes for years.

The driver of an SUV was arrested following an investigation into an accident that took place Saturday morning. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year old Joshua D. Mohn, of Red Oak, was taken into custody for Driving While License Suspended, after the 2005 Dodge Durango he was driving struck the rear of a trailer being pulled by a pickup.

The accident happened at around 7:24-a.m., on Highway 34, just east of M Avenue. Authorities say a westbound 2014 Chevy pickup owned by New Balance Commodities and driven by 44-year old Todd Drake, of Nodaway, was pulling a 2005 Feather Lite trailer owned by Nodaway Valley Feeders. When Drake slowed for a flag person at the beginning of a construction zone, the trailer was struck by Mohn’s SUV, causing $3,000 damage to both the trailer and the Durango.

Mohn was transported to the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center and held on a $300 bond for Driving While Suspended. No injuries were reported.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – A divided Iowa Supreme Court has ruled that Sioux City was within its rights to fire a longtime firefighter, reversing the order of a lower court to reinstate the firefighter. The Sioux City Journal reports the 5-2 decision stems from the firing of former Master Firefighter Larry Whitwer.

Whitwer pleaded guilty in 2012 to domestic abuse assault and signed a “last-chance agreement” that allowed him to keep his job unless he violated the law or a no-contact order. In 2013, Whitwer was fired after being arrested for violating the no-contact order.

A judge ruled in 2015 that Whitwer’s “last-chance agreement” was still subject to review and approval by the Civil Service Commission. On Friday, the state Supreme Court cited legal precedent in upholding the validity of last-chance agreements.

MISSOURI VALLEY, Iowa (AP) – The DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a family fishing clinic. The clinic is this Saturday (today) from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Refuge volunteers will share fishing lessons and organizers will provide fishing poles and tackle. Participants can meet at the South Gate Recreation Area. Those under the age of 16 can fish without a license.

Visitors at the Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge can go on a guided nature hike on June 17 at 10 a.m. The theme of the hike will focus on pollinators in recognition of the upcoming National Pollinator Week. Participants are encouraged to dress appropriately for the outdoors, wear comfortable walking shoes, bring bug spray and take plenty of water.

The nature hike will begin at the kiosk in the main parking lot.

More area and State news from KJAN News Director Ric Hanson.

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DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) – The Iowa site where much of blockbuster 1989 movie site “Field of Dreams” was shot will host a free event celebrating dads during Father’s Day weekend. The Telegraph Herald reports that the “Field of Dreams” movie site in Dyersville is inviting families to play catch, eat food and enjoy music beginning at 3 p.m. June 17. The premier of the documentary, “Father’s Day,” will be held at 8 p.m.

A question-and-answer session with “Father’s Day” filmmaker Sean Pamphilon is set after the screening. And a free showing of “Field of Dreams” will follow.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) – An Iowa-based grocery Hy-Vee has saved 1 million pounds of produce from landfills with its Misfits produce program since January. Television station KCRG reports that for the past four months, Hy-Vee has been selling “ugly” produce at a lower cost to customers.

“Ugly” produce are fruits and vegetables that would normally go unsold due to minor cosmetic anomalies that do not pass the industry’s size and shape standards. The produce is sold on average at a 30 percent discount and is based on what is seasonably available.

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A juvenile female suffered non-life threatening injuries during a single vehicle accident Friday evening, in Montgomery County. Sheriff’s officials say a 2005 Chevy Trailblazer was traveling east in the 2300 block of 190th Street at around 5:25-p.m., when the right rear tire blew out, causing the juvenile male driver to lose control.

The vehicle SUV entered the north ditch and rolled once before coming to rest. The unidentified female juvenile passenger was transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital for treatment. Officials say the SUV was a total loss.

Police in Red Oak late Friday night arrested 25-year old Nathan Allen Aldrich, of Red Oak, for OWI/2nd offense. Aldrich was also charged with Failure to File SR-22 Insurance, Driving While License Suspended, and for having an Open Container of Alcohol. He was taken into custody at around 11:40-p.m. and held at the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Center on a $2,000 cash bond.