Prairie Meadows raises more than $111,000 for Iowa Veterans

November 5 – Altoona, IA. In honor of Veterans Day, Prairie Meadows will host the fifth annual Vets of Valor Radiothon on Friday, November 9. Prairie Meadows in partnership with 93.3 KIOA and First Class Community Credit Union will raise money to help Iowa veterans through the American Legion of Iowa. The event will run from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Prairie Meadows lobby, near the main casino entrance.

93.3 KIOA radio stars will broadcast live from Prairie Meadows throughout the 12-hour event while volunteers from First Class Community Credit Union will staff the phones.

“93.3 KIOA is excited to present the 5th Annual Vets of Valor Radiothon as we stand up for Iowa veterans by raising funds, increasing awareness and sharing stories from families touched by our program,” said Tim White of Des Moines Radio Group.

Prairie Meadows will match donations during the 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. hours. President and CEO of Prairie Meadows, Gary Palmer, will join 93.3 KIOA on the air during these times.

Donations can be made in person in the Prairie Meadows lobby or by calling 515.967.1333 during the radiothon. Vets of Valor donations are also accepted online at ialegion.org and at any First Class Community Credit Union location now through November 9. All donations stay in Iowa and will be used to provide assistance for Iowa veterans and their families.

“The American Legion of Iowa is grateful for our partnership with 93.3 KIOA, First Class Community Credit Union, and Prairie Meadows. As we begin our fifth year, we are thankful for the generosity of our sponsors and 93.3 KIOA listeners. Because of that generosity, The American Legion of Iowa is able to continue the Vets of Valor program and provide assistance to Iowa veterans and their families,” said John Derner of The American Legion of Iowa.

For more information about the 2018 Vets of Valor Radiothon, visit prairiemeadows.com.

 

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