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Every year Polk County and Prairie Meadows provide revenue sharing funds to each of the 16 public school districts in Polk County. This year, Polk County and Prairie Meadows awarded $1,343,000 to Polk County students. The funds are unrestricted funds. Since the partnership began is 2007, Polk County and Prairie Meadows have provided $5.8 million to Polk County students.
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ORGANIZATION: DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROJECT TITLE: DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS COMMUNITY STADIUM
LEGACY GRANT AMOUNT: $300,000
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This Legacy Grant will help Des Moines Public Schools build a first-class athletics venue on the Drake University campus with the goal of creating a home for more than 40 athletic teams. The venue will drive more engagement with high school soccer and football games, and NCAA Division I soccer through a high-quality and family-friendly fan experience. Additionally, it will offer a venue for other competitive events in the Des Moines area.
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Blank Children’s Hospital Recipient of Employee Donations
Blank Children’s Hospital received 118 outfits, 60 blankets and $200.00 cash in an initiative by Prairie Meadows employees to help the babies at the hospital.
“Prairie Meadows fulfills its purpose by giving back to organizations that support education, economic development, and human services. We are committed to transforming the lives of central Iowans. Prairie Meadows is dedicated to helping the interests of hospitals through capital improvements, program support, and patient services with charitable donations that will help improve our community’s health,” said Gary Palmer, President and CEO of Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino.
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Great Outdoors Foundation Awarded $300,000 Legacy Grant
The Great Outdoors Foundation provides leadership, fosters partnerships, and serves as a catalyst for projects that offer exceptional and long-term impact that restore natural spaces and promote conservation. Their newest initiative, Iowa Confluence Water Trails, aims to provide clean, safe, and fun water for outdoor recreation opportunities. With more than 80 improvements planned, across 150 miles of rivers and creeks in central Iowa, Prairie Meadows’ $300,000 Legacy Grant will support the first of three low-head dam mitigation projects in Downtown Des Moines.
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Drake University Knapp Center Legacy Grant Recipient
The Knapp Center at Drake University has been an important venue for the Des Moines Community for the past 30 years and is now in need of structural repairs and upgrades. With the support of Prairie Meadows $275,000 Legacy Grant, the Knapp Center will undergo a significant renovation complete with a new sports medicine center, improved seating, concession lounges, and more. These improvements will create and enhance gameday experiences for Drake’s athletic teams that will be unrivaled in Des Moines and with Drake’s peer institutions. Projects like this make a difference in the everyday lives of those in our community.
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LOCAL SPONSORSHIPS
Prairie Meadows provides ongoing support to nonprofit organizations. We are proud to be a part of the efforts and mission of these local organizations.
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Principal Charity Classic
The mission of the Principal Charity Classic is to raise money for Iowa children through an exciting, family-friendly event that also contributes greatly to the economic vitality and quality of life in central Iowa. Prairie Meadows is a proud supporter of their annual event. Learn more about Principal Charity Classic, here.
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A Night of Blue & White – Benefit for Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran, and Methodist West Hospital
Gary Palmer, CEO of Prairie Meadows and Honorary Chair, takes great pride in partnering with A Night of Blue & White which helps to invest in programs that directly impact patient care and the nurses, physicians and staff who provide care for those in our community. With Gary's leadership, $134,000 was raised to help support the initiative of continual investment in education, innovation and research, vital in keeping healthcare teams at the forefront of medicine. It means teams of experts are equipped and qualified to lead the way in the ever-changing best practices in medicine.
By investing in the health care teams at Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran and Methodist West Hospitals, Prairie Meadows has been able to play an essential role in their mission: to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. Events like this make a difference in the everyday lives of those in our community.
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All-Star Character Counts
All-Star Character Counts & the Ray Center is dedicated to helping improve civility through character development and ethical leadership. Prairie Meadowsakes great pride in partnering with meaningful programs like All-Star Character Counts. All of the funds raised at All-Star Evening support the character and leadership development projects of the Ray Center. The 2023 Ray Pillar Of Character Award Recipient, is Allen Lazard. (pictured on right)
Events like this make a difference in the everyday lives of those in our community. Click here to learn more.
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Healthy Birth Day, Inc
Prairie Meadows is proud to provide $20,000 in funds to enhance a digital footprint by creating a web-based kick counter, while also connecting Polk County expectant parents to resources in the community to connect the dots between the importance of tracking fetal movement and connecting with needed resources to those most at risk, for expectant parents. In addition, a free resource on an app and website will allow users to find free or reduced cost resources like food banks, housing assistance, childcare and more. This is a true community-led initiative that takes evidence-based stillbirth prevention methods and provides a holistic approach to encourage healthy moms and babies in Polk County. Click here to learn more.
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Prairie Meadows Scholarships
Prairie Meadows has worked to further the educational opportunities of students in Polk County for nearly two decades. We are committed to a scholarship program that dedicates $100,000 each year to high school seniors who choose to further their education in Iowa. We are proud to play a role in helping outstanding students continue to contribute their talents to our state. Click here to learn more.
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Bondurant Rec & Roll
Bondurant Rec & Roll is an initiative dedicated to providing an opportunity for the City of Bondurant residents to interact and welcome new neighbors. Neighborhood block parties and community events strengthen relationships within and among neighborhoods and help Bondurant be a more welcoming and inclusive community. The Rec -N- Roll Trailer program is a collaborative effort involving staff and resources from multiple city and civic organizations, including Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and the Chamber of Commerce, along with partnerships with Prairie Meadows, Polk County, and Amazon's DSM5 Facility.
Prairie Meadows takes great pride in partnering with meaningful programs like Bondurant Rec & Roll. Projects like this make a difference in the everyday lives of those in our community. Click here to learn more.
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Business Record Power Breakfast
Business Record Power Breakfast is an event dedicated to providing compelling conversations and discussion by expert panelists tackling the business community’s pressing issues. With three events a year, this event is highly anticipated and timely, where collaboration, engagement and business topics are covered. Prairie Meadows is honored to sponsor the Business Power Breakfast. Click here to learn more.
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United Way
Prairie Meadows a proud sponsor and host of the United Way Community Report Event. United Way’s unique role in our community is to bring people together to solve problems. When critical issues emerge, United Way is there to help navigate issues like food insecurity, youth violence, affordable housing shortages, and many more.
We are honored to partner with United Way of Central Iowa, and together, UNITED, make a lasting impact. Click here to learn more.
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2023 Latino Celebration
Prairie Meadows is a proud sponsor of the 2023 Latino Celebration at the Iowa State Fair which is dedicated to paying homage to the Hispanic culture. Prairie Meadows supports arts and culture, education, economic development, and human services and continually works to strengthen and expand opportunities, infrastructure, and services offered within the community.
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About Prairie Meadows Prairie Meadows began operations in 1989 with the goal of lessening the burden of government by promoting economic development, jobs, agriculture, and tourism in the state of Iowa. Through taxes, grants, and charitable donations, Prairie Meadows has given more than $2.1 billion to the state of Iowa. As a nonprofit organization, Prairie Meadows fulfills its purpose by giving back to organizations that support arts and culture, education, economic development, and human services.
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