It has been a wonderful year of celebrating new businesses coming to The District in Prairie Trail. This fall, Simpson College Ankeny Campus at Prairie Trail was the first new business to open in the Vintage Main building at The District. Their first public event was the Simpson Speaker Series ‘Insights on Leadership’ featuring James Autry and Sally Pederson […]
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Simpson College opens in The District
On Tuesday, October 28th Simpson College opened its Ankeny campus to the public for the first time. The Simpson Speaker Series, usually located at the West Des Moines Campus, was held in the new location at The District in Prairie Trail. This gave the public and the Simpson Community an opportunity to get a view of […]
The new Prairie Trail magazine is out!
Thanks to all who let us photograph your homes, chat about your business and generally showoff what it means to live the lifestyle at Prairie Trail. The latest issue of the Prairie Trail magazine hit the market last week. Pick up a copy at your local Hy-Vee, Fareway or Dahl’s food stores. Check back soon for the […]
Come see the beautiful new homes at Prairie Trail
It’s so exciting when the Prairie Trail magazine comes out every year. Pick up at copy at your local Hy-Vee, Fareway or Dahl’s and learn more about what it’s like to build your home at Prairie Trail.
Parks, Puppies and Plenty of fun!
Did you miss the Puppies in the Park at Prairie Trail event this summer? It’s not to late to get in on the fun. Pick up a copy of the Prairie Trail magazine and read more about it. Or, watch this video and enjoy the summer memories.
Lights, camera, action!
Did you wonder what was going on this summer when the streetscape was bathed in lights? Just prep for the annual Prairie Trail magazine. Find a copy at your local Hy-Vee, Fareway or Dahl’s Food Store while they last! These homes are gorgeous! View the Homeowners Stories here and check back as we continue to […]
Prairie Trail is brewing with Fall fun!
The beautiful fall weather this weekend was made to order. Of course homebuilding is in full swing. Front doors are decorated…see more on the Front Door photo gallery….and Halloween plans are in progress. Don’t forget beggars night starts at 6pm Thursday, Oct 30. It was a perfect weekend for a run, walk or ride […]
Fong’s Pizza to open in The District at Prairie Trail
August 28, 2014 (Ankeny, IA) – Ankeny’s Prairie Trail will be home to a Fong’s Pizza by next spring. The second location of Fong’s marks the first time a Full Court Press, Inc establishment has added a second location and chosen a business address outside of Des Moines. “Ankeny is experiencing a great deal of […]
Can you eat healthy at McDonalds?
You may have heard the story about the Iowa teacher who actually lost weight eating at McDonalds. What started as a high school biology project ended up making local and national headlines. What you might not have heard is that Dr. Doug Layton with UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine at Prairie Trail was the physician who medically monitored the […]
Front Doors at Prairie Trail
A perfectly manicured lawn, beautiful wood beams spanning the width of the house and a bright pop of color welcoming you inside. Curb appeal can mean a lot of things when looking at a new house, and a beautiful front door is sure to catch your eye. When designing a house at Prairie Trail, there are […]