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Easter Seals Society of Iowa Receives $400,000 Legacy Grant
April 21, 2020

Easterseals Iowa, which was established more than 90 years ago to support persons with disabilities across the state, was recently awarded a $400,000 Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows in 2019.

Prairie Meadows Continues To Give Back in the Face of Crisis
April 21, 2020

In an effort to sustain its commitment to give back to the community, Prairie Meadows donated six pallets of perishable food items to the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC) on Wednesday, March 18.

Prairie Meadows Gives Back $38 Million in 2019
April 21, 2020

Prairie Meadows has honored its commitment to strengthen and expand human services, economic development, infrastructure, and schools throughout Iowa.

Prairie Meadows Gives Back to Junior Achievement of Central Iowa
April 21, 2020

Prairie Meadows is a proud sponsor of Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Iowa, a volunteer organization dedicated to helping K-12 youths develop their work-readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills.

Prairie Meadows Supports Children Across Iowa
April 21, 2020

Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa is dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged, at-risk, and special needs children throughout the state.

Science Center Awarded $40,000 Grant Innovation Lab Programming
April 21, 2020

The Science Center of Iowa, the state's science education resource that serves more than 300,000 people annually, received a $40,676 Community Betterment Grant from Prairie Meadows in July 2019.

UnityPoint Health Foundation Receives Community Betterment Grant for Fire House Safety Project
April 21, 2020

Prairie Meadows gifted UnityPoint Health Foundation (Blank Children's Hospital) a $3,500 Community Betterment Grant in 2019 for their Fire Safety House project.

Prairie Meadows Continues to Give Back in the Face of Crisis
March 19, 2020

March 19, 2020 - In an effort to sustain its commitment to give back to the community, Prairie Meadows donated six pallets of perishable food items to the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC).

Prairie Meadows Response to COVID-19
March 16, 2020

March 16, 2020 - In the best interest of our team members, guests, and the central Iowa community, we are temporarily closing Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, and Hotel effective March 16, 2020 at 5p.m.

Prairie Meadows to Implement COVID-19 Health and Safety Precautions
March 12, 2020

March 12, 2020 - Prairie Meadows has announced a health and safety protocol in response to COVID-19, a new coronavirus that's currently receiving attention worldwide.