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Small Town Showcase

Small Town Showcase

Written by: Missouri Humanities
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 We are not a flyover state. We are the heart of America. Small Town Showcase, presented by Missouri Humanities, highlights Missouri’s unique small towns and showcases the bigger picture of what Small Town America really is and why it should not be overlooked, overshadowed, or underappreciated. Tune in to hear the history of these communities and what they have to offer. What did you think of this podcast? Let us know! Take our survey: https://forms.gle/gxGAU6m5U4SYPVar9© 2025 Missouri Humanities Art Social Sciences
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  • Tarkio

    Tarkio
    Dec 3 2025

    We’re heading to the far northwest corner of Missouri to the town of Tarkio, in Atchison County. Once a bustling railroad and college community nestled along the Tarkio River, this little town of just about fifteen hundred people has a story that’s equal parts grit and revival. From the legacy of Tarkio College, which is experiencing a rebirth after decades of silence, to local landmarks and its historic downtown, Tarkio is a place where history and hometown pride run deep.
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    43 mins
  • Elsberry

    Elsberry
    Sep 12 2025

    Elsberry is a Mississippi River community that has seen both trials and triumph. From its early days as a railroad community to its growing downtown businesses, Elsberry’s story is a testament to small town perseverance and preservation.

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    38 mins
  • Prairie Home

    Prairie Home
    Jul 11 2025

    Prairie Home, Missouri, stands as the smallest Small Town Showcase featured community thus far...but as we've learned, small towns do big things! Prairie Home is a town where residents truly depend on one another to ensure community success and resilience, and they strive to prove that population size is just a number. For example, check out their Prairie Home Free Fair, an annual summer tradition for over 100 years! It's the perfect example of community pride and support.
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    38 mins
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