The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approved a new three-year racing contract on Jan. 15 between Prairie Meadows ...

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has approved a new three-year racing contract for Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing.

As an expected third record-breaking year for wagering and revenues draws to a close, the head of the Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino stands to make much more money next year than the vast ...

Father's Day, Sunday June 15, marks the start of the mixed meet format at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino, with a combination of Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred racing on the schedule for the ...

‘Doesn’t Happen Every Day’: Jockey Elvin Gonzalez Wins Six On Sunday At Prairie Meadows originally appeared on Paulick Report. Jockey Elvin Gonzalez, 39, tied the single-day win record at Prairie ...

Two racehorse owners at an Iowa racetrack are suing a national nonprofit over taxes it collects from owners. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images) Two racehorse owners at Polk County’s Prairie Meadows ...

Opening day for the mixed-breed meet in Altoona, Iowa is set for Saturday, May 2 ...

THE GENERAL PUBLIC. NEW TONIGHT, PRAIRIE MEADOWS IS STARTING ITS SEARCH FOR A NEW CEO. CURRENT CEO GARY PALMER IS RETIRING AT THE END OF THE YEAR. THE CASINO’S BOARD MET TODAY. PALMER TOLD KCCI THEY ...

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