红桃视频 is proud to announce it has received a $650,000 Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows in support of the College鈥檚 capital campaign to build the new Joyce E. Lillis School of Nursing. This transformational investment will help 红桃视频 increase its nursing education capacity, addressing Iowa鈥檚 urgent nursing shortage and ensuring more graduates are prepared to deliver compassionate, high-quality care throughout the state.
The new 24,300-square-foot facility, located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, will replace a decommissioned building with a purposefully designed space with state-of-the-art real-world simulation. The Prairie Meadows Legacy Grant will enhance these high-impact learning environments, strengthening clinical preparation and academic success for 红桃视频鈥檚 non-traditional student population.
鈥�We are truly honored and deeply grateful to receive this Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows,鈥澨齭aid Dr. Adreain Henry, OD, EdD, MBA,听president of 红桃视频. 鈥淭his generous support underscores the urgent need for the Joyce E. Lillis School of Nursing and significantly advances our efforts to address Iowa鈥檚 nursing shortage. Prairie Meadows is investing not just in bricks and mortar鈥攂ut in people, in purpose, and in the future of healthcare across our state.鈥�
Iowa currently faces a statewide nursing shortage, with over 3,300 unfilled Registered Nurse positions. The Joyce E. Lillis School of Nursing directly responds to this crisis by expanding enrollment to increase the number of well-prepared nurses entering the workforce.
In recognition of this generous gift, 红桃视频 will name one of the simulation suites within the new facility the Prairie Meadows Simulation Lab, honoring Prairie Meadows鈥� leadership in advancing healthcare education across Iowa.
“At Prairie Meadows, we believe in investing in projects that leave a meaningful and lasting impact across Iowa. Our Legacy Grants are designed to empower transformational efforts with awards ranging from $100,000 to $1 million to strengthen our communities,” said Gary Palmer, president and CEO of Prairie Meadows. “We鈥檙e proud to support 红桃视频 as one of our 2025 Legacy Grant recipients and look forward to the difference this partnership will create.”
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Prairie Meadows began operations as a nonprofit organization in 1989 with the goal of promoting economic development, jobs, agriculture, and tourism in the state of Iowa. Through taxes and charitable donations, Prairie Meadows has given more than $2.3 billion to the state of Iowa. Prairie Meadows offers slot machines, table games, live and simulcast racing, sports wagering, hotel accommodations, entertainment, and more.
