News, Blog, & Press Releases

Prairie Meadows & Polk County Host Celebration to Honor Veterans
November 9, 2021

Prairie Meadows and Polk County are hosting a Veterans Day celebration that invites veterans and the general public to a ceremony honoring our nation's heroes. Saluting our Veterans celebration ceremony will take place at The Meadows Events Center on November 11 at 10:30am. …

Prairie Meadows Local Connections to Compete in Breeders' Cup
November 5, 2021

Four other competitors have Prairie Meadows ties.…

Prairie Meadows' Board Approves $1.5 Million for 2021 Community Betterment and Youth Sports & Recreational Grants
October 4, 2021

On September 30, the Board of Directors approved an additional $1.5 million in funds for Prairie Meadows' Community Betterment grant program and their Youth Sports & Recreational grants. This program celebrates Iowan's passion for sports and healthy living projects and initiatives. …

Bonus Purse Incentives for Quarter Horse Races at Prairie Meadows
August 24, 2021

Prairie Meadows and the Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association announced that any open (non-restricted) overnight race that is carded on the overnight sheet with seven (7) betting interests or more will receive an additional 10% purse bonus added to the current purse structure.…

Prairie Meadows Schedules Mandatory Jackpot Pick 5 Payout
August 13, 2021

Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino will offer a mandatory payout of the Jackpot Pick 5 on Monday, August 16 after receiving the green light from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.…

COVID-19 Face Covering Mandate Resuming at Prairie Meadows
July 30, 2021

Effective August 1st at 8AM, Prairie Meadows' guests and employees must wear a face mask or covering while on property.…

Iowa Festival of Racing and Jackpot Pick 5 Make for a Spectacular Holiday Weekend at Prairie Meadows
July 1, 2021

Knicks Go, winner of the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile and Pegasus World Cup to compete this weekend at Prairie Meadows; Mandatory Jackpot Pick 5 Payout set for Monday, July 5.…

Prairie Meadows Announces 2021 Legacy Grant Recipients
June 23, 2021

Prairie Meadows' Board of Directors approved $2.5 million in grants at their monthly board meeting on Wednesday, June 23.…

2021 Hall of Fame Honors
June 8, 2021

A pair of longtime leaders in the Iowa horse racing industry, Tom Lepic and Deb Leech, and the accomplished Iowa-bred stakes champion Mywomanfromtokyo, will be inducted into the Prairie Meadows Hall of Fame.…

Prairie Meadows Names 2021 Scholarship Recipients
June 1, 2021

More Than $100,000 Awarded in Scholarships to Polk County High School Seniors.…