Prairie Home is a city in Cooper County, Missouri, with a population of approximately 262.
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Prairie Home School evacuates students due to gas smell; no danger found after inspection
Prairie Home School evacuates students due to gas smell; no danger found after inspection KRCG
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NewsOCT 21, 2025
Prairie Home RV School evacuates building due to potential gas leak
Prairie Home RV School evacuates building due to potential gas leak KRCG
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NewsSEP 23, 2024
Prairie home companions: Why more farmers are planting native landscapes in their crop fields
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