You can earn money for college just by living here! Education is an important part of life at Prairie Trail, so important that in 2008, Dennis and Susan Albaugh established the Prairie Trail Scholarship Fund. This program is believed to be the only one like it in the state of Iowa. It’s an exceptional […]
Ankeny residents already know their hometown is something very special. Even so, it still feels good to be recognized. The most recent list popping up on our feed today is WalletHub’s ‘2015’s Best & Worst Small Cities in America’. Ankeny is #9! In this study of 1268 small cities in the U.S., the researchers used 22 […]
The plans are set and the process has begun. While many decisions are made to arrive at the overall estimate, more choices must be made all throughout the process. It can be overwhelming for some and others really enjoy getting into the details. About 3-4 weeks after the contract was signed, the Watermillers met with […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
It’s time for the Des Moines Arts Festival ®, one of Iowa’s most celebrated festivals and for good reason. Hundreds of the nation’s best artists will display work as well as inspiring talent in performing arts, film and music. Even the culinary arts take stage with great food, wine and craft beers. And it’s all right […]
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 […]
Sustainable living is fundamental to life at Prairie Trail, making every day Earth Day for all who live, work and play in the 1,031 acre planned urban development located in Ankeny, IA. Prairie Trail embraces the ideals of a truly sustainable community design. Preservation of the natural environment was central to the original planning of Prairie Trail. […]
