News, Blog, & Press Releases

Pre-NYE Party Featuring Classic Rock Experience at Prairie Meadows
September 5, 2019

Prairie Meadows is continuing their tradition of hosting a pre-New Year's Eve party with live music. This year's headliner is '70s arena rock tribute band, Classic Rock Experience. …

Beastie Boys Tribute Band Coming to Prairie Meadows
September 3, 2019

My Posse in Effect, the premier Beastie Boys tribute band, is coming to Prairie Meadows on Friday, November 22. This authentic performance will take place in the Finish Line Show Lounge at 8 p.m.…

Poison Tribute Band Coming to Prairie Meadows
September 3, 2019

The nation's most notable Poison tribute band, Poison Overdose, is coming to Prairie Meadows on Saturday, November 30. …

William Hill Open and Accepts Wagers at Four New Sports Books Across Iowa on First Day of Legalized Betting
August 16, 2019

William Hill, the world's leading sports book operator, today opened and accepted wagers at four sports books across Iowa on the first day of legalized sports betting in state history.…

House of Mercy receives major naming gift to expand mental health center
August 14, 2019

House of Mercy announced today it has received a $492,000 estate gift, the largest private contribution in its 31-year history. …

Indianola Police and Fire Departments Awarded Grants
August 14, 2019

Several City of Indianola departments were awarded with Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grants this week.…

Mingo holds ribbon cutting at newly renovated park
August 14, 2019

An excited crowd was on hand and cheers were heard as the ribbon broke away at the newly renovated Mingo City Park.…

Prairie Meadows donates $200K to Ronald McDonald House
August 14, 2019

Prairie Meadows recently awarded Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa a $200,000 grant to help pay for construction of a second Ronald McDonald House inside the MercyOne Children's Hospital.…

Prairie Meadows donates $500,000 to ChildServe
August 14, 2019

ChildServe's Forward Together Campaign received a Legacy Grant for $500,000 from Prairie Meadows, ChildServe announced.…

Science Center gets $40,000 grant for Innovation Lab programming
August 14, 2019

The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) has received a $40,676 Community Betterment Grant from Prairie Meadows to fund ongoing programming in its new Innovation Lab.…