News, Blog, & Press Releases

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The three most accomplished jockeys in the 30-year history of this Altoona, Iowa racetrack -Alex Birzer, Glenn Corbett, and Terry Thompson- were inducted into the Prairie Meadows Hall of Fame along with champion Quarter Horse Ajs High on Saturday August 10, 2019.…

Prairie Meadows is proud to annually award two $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors at each participating high school in Polk County, and two $2,500 scholarships to their employees or children of employees.…

Representatives of Prairie Meadows and the Polk County Board of Supervisors presented a check to the City of Des Moines for $6,699,823.11 as part of a long-standing profit sharing agreement between the three entities.…

Prairie Meadows is a proud sponsor of this event that is dedicated to investing in the future of Iowa kids.…

An adorable puppy paid a visit to Prairie Meadows in April. The puppy, named Jackpot, is a new recruit of the Puppy Jake Foundation.…

A press conference May 15 at Lovejoy Elementary really opened some eyes. It was the community kickoff for Vision to Learn (VTL), and it brought into sharp focus the fact that eyewear can be just as critical to learning as good schools and teachers.…

It was another amazing year of charitable giving for Prairie Meadows. The nonprofit casino awarded $6 million to deserving charities and organizations through its Community Betterment and Legacy Grant programs in 2019. …

Horsemen planning to compete during the upcoming Quarter Horse meet at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino are reminded that stall applications for the 2019 season are due in the racing office on Wednesday, July 10.…

The names of 218 Thoroughbreds, including a pair of defending champions, fill the nominations for the 2019 Iowa Festival of Racing, which will be run on Friday July 5 and Saturday July 6 at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona, IA.…

Bruno Mars tribute band, Earth to Mars, is coming to Prairie Meadows on Saturday, September 21.…