News & Notices
June 7 - Dog Day!
5/8/2025
The Dog Clinic will be held on June 7, 2025.
May 15 - Sidewalks Discussion
5/1/2025
At their May 15, 2025 meeting, the Board of Aldermen will be discussing the upcoming sidewalk project.
May 13 - Missouri Humanities Filming in Town!
5/1/2025
Missouri Humanities will be in town on May 13 for interviews and filming around town!
Water Standpipe Work
4/22/2025
Maguire Water will be performing warranty work on the water standpipe over the next few weeks.
Sidewalk Project Update
3/25/2025
The City of Prairie Home was awarded a grant for a sidewalk project to improve pedestrian safety on the north side of Carey Street from Highway Drive (the school crosswalk) to Main Street and continuing from Main Street south to Lohse Drive.
Notice of Non-Election
3/13/2025
In accordance with voter approval at the April 2, 2024 election related to Section 115.124 RSMo, the City will not hold an election for Board of Aldermen and Mayor on April 8, 2025, because the number of candidates who filed is equal to the number of positions to be filled. The following will assume their offices in the same manner as if they had been elected:
Sierrah Miller, Alder at Large
Eric Kirschman, Alder at Large
Jim Lachner, Mayor
Water and Sewer Markings
2/18/2025
*Due to weather conditions, this work has been rescheduled for March 25 and 26.*
Candidate Filing
12/4/2024
Municipal elections are scheduled for April 8, 2025. Eligible voters of the City of Prairie Home will have the opportunity to elect a mayor and two aldermen. Officers serve two-year terms.
Input Needed for Small Town Showcase
12/4/2024
The City is being featured by the Missouri Humanities! Over several months in 2025, they will be making a short film, recording a podcast, and writing a feature article. This is a community project! The City Clerk is serving as volunteer coordinator - but needs things to coordinate! If you or someone you know wants to be part of showcasing PH's current events and its future, contact City Hall. Interviewees are especially needed. See the flyer Information Request link.
Ameren Franchise Agreement Possible Petition
11/26/2024
At the November 21, 2024 meeting, the Board of Aldermen approved and passed Ordinance 160A, renewing the existing franchise with Ameren Missouri to supply gas and electric services. This franchise shall be subject to approval or disapproval of the voters whenever twenty-five percent of the voters, as appears from the number of voters who voted for mayor at the last preceding municipal election, file with the city clerk, within thirty days after the passing of the franchise or contract, a petition in accordance with Section 88.251 RSMo.
Ameren Franchise Agreement
10/15/2024
The City of Prairie Home has contracted with Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri for the purpose of supplying gas and electricity. That 20-year contract will expire in 2025. The City wishes to renew the contract for an additional 20-year period.
Sidewalk Expansion Project Plans
9/24/2024
The City of Prairie Home has been awarded grant moneys from the Missouri Department of Transportation for a sidewalk project to improve pedestrian safety.
New Police Chief
9/17/2024
The Board of Aldermen has hired Jacob Lauer as its new part-time Chief of Police. Jacob will take his oath of office on 9/19/24. Jacob also works for the Cooper County Sheriff's Office and will be in Prairie Home up to 60 hours per month.
Property Tax Hearing
8/15/2024
There will be a public hearing on August 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. The public is invited to present oral or written comments on the proposed tax levy for 2024. More information can be found under Notifications>Agendas.