News, Blog, & Press Releases

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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.…

Watch Track Handicapper, John Hernandez, talk about the upcoming wiener dog races and Father's day on Live Racing on Iowa Live.…

As a nonprofit organization, Prairie Meadows strives to promote economic development, jobs, agriculture, and tourism in the state of Iowa. …

Watch Horsemen's Liaison and Track Handicapper, John Hernandez, talk about Live Racing on Iowa Live.…

Opening day of the 2019 Quarter Horse season at Prairie Meadows is marked on the racing calendar for Saturday, August 17. Even though that date is 13 weeks away, the racetrack has already released the first condition book for the 2019 meet.…

The conclusion of the Triple Crown is fast approaching, but how much do you really know about the Belmont Stakes? …