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10/01/2026 · Cass County
The Three-Breath Buffer That Keeps Your Day From Driving You
Before you answer the annoying email, open the news, or say yes on autopilot, try creating a tiny pause. Three deliberate breaths can give you back the choice you thought you’d lost.
The Bird That Keeps Singing: Emily Dickinson’s Small, Stubborn Hope
Emily Dickinson gives hope feathers, a perch, and one remarkable habit: it sings without asking for anything in return. Read this tiny poem today when you need courage that doesn’t make a speech.
09/30/2026
Seneca on the Trouble We Invent Before Anything Happens
A Roman philosopher had a sharp diagnosis for modern anxiety: the mind is often more inventive in anticipation than reality ever gets the chance to be.
09/30/2026
The National Ear: Washington Keeps Betting on the Last Minute
Congress still treats deadlines like personality tests, while families and employers absorb the cost of political theater. Meanwhile, regulators and courts keep writing the rules that will shape the next decade.
09/30/2026
The Museum Audio Guide Deserves a Standing Ovation
Forget the blockbuster exhibition for a moment. The most underrated performer in any museum is the little plastic rectangle whispering historical gossip directly into your ear.
09/30/2026
Stop Pretending You Need Another Prestige Drama. Watch “The Pitt.”
“The Pitt” is the rare medical show that understands an emergency room is not a metaphor for America—it is simply a place where everyone is tired, bleeding, and making terrible decisions. Plus: four things worth your time, and one expensive-looking dud to leave in the digital lobby.
10/01/2026
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA DATE: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 TIME: 7:00 PM LOCATION: City Hall Council Chambers, 120 N. College St., La Grange, MO AGENDA ITEMS: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting (April 16, 2024) 4. Public Comment Period 5. Old Business: a. Discussion and potential vote on Resolution 2024-05 regarding street maintenance. 6. New Business: a. Presentation of proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025. b. Review of applications for new business licenses. 7. Departmental Reports: a. Police Department Update b. Public Works Report 8. Adjournment
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of La Grange Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, 120 N. College St., La Grange, MO. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for a zoning amendment to rezone the property located at 500 N. College St. from R-1 Single-Family Residential to C-2 General Commercial. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 PM on May 7, 2024, and can be mailed to P.O. Box 300, La Grange, MO 63448 or emailed to [email protected]. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and participate.
City Newsletter: Park Updates, Volunteer Call for Cleanup, Local Business Spotlight
The February 2024 City Newsletter is now available online and at City Hall. This issue includes detailed information regarding the ongoing renovations at La Grange Park, an announcement seeking volunteers for the annual Spring Community Cleanup event scheduled for April, and a feature article profiling 'The Cozy Corner Bookstore' and its contributions to the downtown area. Residents can find the full newsletter on the city's official website.
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