Gary Palmer, President And CEO Of Prairie Meadows Retiring At The End Of The Year, Brian Ohorilko Announced as Successor
February 13, 2025

Gary Palmer, President and CEO of Prairie Meadows for 19 years, has announced his retirement.

Prairie Meadows & Polk County Begin Distributions In Annual School Funding Initiative
February 13, 2025

February 13, 2025– Altoona, IA. Polk County and Prairie Meadows have begun distributions for their yearly funding initiative for Polk County schools.

Prairie Meadows 2025 Horse Racing Dates Approved
December 3, 2024

The 80-day season will begin on May 9 and end on September 27.

Countywide Active Threat Full-Scale Exercise To Be Conducted October 25
October 22, 2024

Prairie Meadows Season Ends With A Stakes-Packed Weekend
September 25, 2024

Quarter Horse Championships on Friday, Sept. 27; Iowa Classic on Saturday, Sept. 28

Prairie Meadows and Polk County Board of Supervisors Charitable Giving Partnership Awards Grants – 2024 Community Impact Luncheon
September 19, 2024

Prairie Meadows Adds Racing Date on Thursday, September 26, 2024
September 3, 2024

Mandatory Payout for Prairie Meadows Jackpot Pick 5 Set for Monday, July 29, 2024
July 26, 2024

Altoona parks, library, police and fire to benefit from Prairie Meadows’ grants
July 19, 2024

Altoona parks, library, police, and fire to benefit from nearly $250,000 in Prairie Meadows’ grant funding.

Iowa Festival Of Racing Approaching As Prairie Meadows Shifts To Mixed Meet Format
June 17, 2024

2024 Festival Set For July 5 & 6, Mixed Meet Schedule Began June 16