Drake University is honoring 100 years of Drake Stadium and preparing for another century of operations with a $6 million fundraising campaign, already kicked off with a grant from Prairie Meadows.

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The Des Moines private university announced Thursday in a news release the launch of the Drake Stadium Centennial Campaign, which will raise funds for renovations to different aspects of the space, including its track, technology and more. The campaign received a $600,000 grant from Prairie Meadows this summer for the updates.

“Drake Stadium is a place where legends compete and communities gather,” said Gary Palmer, president and CEO of Prairie Meadows. “We are proud to support its next chapter and help keep the Blu

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