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Pro Football Championship Events Announced January 29, 2020

Prairie Meadows, the No. 1 entertainment destination in Iowa, has announced their lineup of exciting events for the year's most highly anticipated sporting event on Sunday, February 2.…

AJ's Steakhouse Unveils USDA Prime Beef Menu January 22, 2020

Award-winning AJ's Steakhouse, located on Level 1 of Prairie Meadows Casino, is proud to announce the exclusive inclusion of USDA Prime beef to its new menu.…

Prairie Meadows to Host Former Pro Football Players Meet & Greet January 20, 2020

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack & Hotel, the No. 1 entertainment destination in Iowa, is excited to announce its Pro Football Heroes Meet & Greet, featuring former pro football players Priest Holmes, 2020 Hall of Fame nominee LeRoy Butler, and 2002 Hall of Fame inductee Dan Hampton on January 25, 2020.…

13th DMACC CEO Golf Invitational Enables Education through Charitable Giving January 15, 2020

The 13th Annual Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) CEO Golf Invitational, which is one of the organization's largest fundraisers for student scholarships, will be held Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Talons of Tuscany Golf Course in Ankeny, Ia. …

Central College Receives $100,000 Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows January 15, 2020

In an effort to support Central College's $6 million renovation of Douwstra Auditorium - the heart of Central's campus since 1939 - Prairie Meadows offered a $100,000 legacy grant for the $2.2 million Phase I segment of the project, which is now complete.…

Prairie Meadows Announces Youth and Sports Recreational Grant Program January 15, 2020

As a nonprofit organization, Prairie Meadows supports organizations that foster arts and culture, education, economic development, and human services.…

Prairie Meadows Hosts 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes January 15, 2020

On Thursday, October 3, 2019, Prairie Meadows hosted a networking event entitled "90 Ideas in 90 Minutes."…

Prairie Meadows Sponsors Iowa Environmental Council's Pro H20 January 15, 2020

The Iowa Environmental Center (IEC), a nonpartisan alliance of individual and diverse organizations working together to protect and preserve Iowa's environment, hosted the Pro H2O fundraiser June 13, 2019 at River Center Eventorium.…

The Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club Has Grand Opening January 15, 2020

Drake University and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Iowa opened the Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Club August 23, 2019. The 21,000 square foot facility - which serves more than 200 area youths - was in built in part with a $400,000 Legacy grant from Prairie Meadows. …

Urbandale Raises Funds for All-Inclusive Playground January 15, 2020

With more than 20,000 children with disabilities in the Des Moines metro, the city of Urbandale has announced plans to build an all-inclusive playground to provide opportunities for children of all ages and abilities to enjoy interactive equipment and outdoor activities.…