Prairie Meadows & Polk County Begin Distributions In Annual School Funding Initiative

February 13, 2025– Altoona, IA. Polk County and Prairie Meadows have begun distributions for their yearly funding initiative for Polk County schools. The joint venture allows unrestricted access to additional funds for 16 public school districts to advance education in their communities. This year’s combined funding amounts to $1,311,256.91 and is distributed according to district enrollment. Most school districts use the additional funds for items such as technology upgrades, additional online resources, or staffing.

Polk County Board of Supervisors Chair, Matt McCoy says, “Polk County Board of Supervisors and Prairie Meadows are pleased to be able to support public education in Polk County through this partnership. Education is our strength as a community and building a strong public education system is imperative for the success of our communities and neighborhoods.”

Julie Stewart, Senior Vice President of Business Development says, “Prairie Meadows is deeply committed to empowering youth through education. Investing in our future leaders is one of our most impactful achievements in shaping the future of our communities. We are proud to be partnering with Polk County in this initiative.”  

This is the 18th year Polk County and Prairie Meadows have shared joint funds specifically for Polk County schools.

About Prairie Meadows

Prairie Meadows began operations as a nonprofit organization in 1989 with the goal of promoting economic development, jobs, agriculture, and tourism in the state of Iowa. Through taxes and charitable donations, Prairie Meadows has given more than $2.2 billion to the state of Iowa. Prairie Meadows offers slot machines, table games, live and simulcast racing, sports wagering, hotel accommodations, entertainment, and more.