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10/02/2026 · Dexter
The Two-Minute Pause That Protects Your Day
You don’t have to answer every request on the spot. A small pause before saying yes can help you make choices from intention instead of reflex.
Why Shakespeare’s Summer Day Refuses to End
Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18 begins with a famous question about summer—but its real subject is time, and the audacious little trick poetry can play on it. Read the poem as a wager: what if a few lines could outlast the season itself?
10/01/2026
The Power You Want Should Not Belong to Someone Else
Mary Wollstonecraft’s sharpest line about freedom is also a useful test for modern arguments about power: are we trying to control others, or finally govern ourselves?
10/01/2026
The National Ear: Washington’s Waiting Game Has a Price Tag
The country keeps asking who will blink first, voters, lawmakers, workers, or the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, the bills keep arriving on schedule.
10/01/2026
The Relationship Is Fine—So Why Do I Feel Like I’m Losing My Mind?
Two readers, two very ordinary relationship problems: one partner who treats chores like optional side quests, and one ex who keeps reopening a door that should be nailed shut. The common thread? Stop waiting for people to magically become easier to love.
10/01/2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of La Grange will hold a regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 202 N. College, La Grange, MO 63448. Agenda items will include discussion and potential action on the following: 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes from Previous Meeting 5. Public Comments 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Department Reports 9. Mayor's Report 10. Adjournment All interested parties are welcome to attend. Posted: April 30, 2024
La Grange Board of Aldermen Approves Zoning Change, Discusses Sidewalk Project
CITY OF LA GRANGE BOARD OF ALDERMEN MINUTES March 12, 2024 The La Grange Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor John Smith presided over the meeting. ATTENDANCE: Mayor John Smith Alderman Jane Doe Alderman Robert Johnson Alderman Sarah Lee Alderman Michael Brown City Clerk Emily Davis City Attorney David Garcia APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda was approved as presented. MINUTES APPROVAL: The minutes from the February 13, 2024, meeting were approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS: 1. Downtown Sidewalk Improvement Project Update: Public Works Director, Mark Wilson, provided an update on the ongoing sidewalk project. Work is on schedule, with completion expected by mid-April. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Proposed Zoning Amendment for Elm Street Property: The Board discussed a proposed zoning amendment for a property located at 123 Elm Street. After a public hearing, the amendment was approved with a vote of 4-1. 2. FY 2025 Budget Workshop Schedule: The schedule for the FY 2025 budget workshops was presented and approved. Workshops will begin on April 1st. 3. Parks and Recreation Master Plan Presentation: A preliminary presentation of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was given. The final plan is expected to be presented in May. PUBLIC COMMENT: Several residents addressed the Board regarding concerns about traffic calming measures on Oak Avenue. The Board acknowledged the concerns and committed to reviewing the issue. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 PM.
La Grange Kicks Off Planning for Memorial Day Parade; Community Participation Encouraged
Memorial Day Parade Planning Underway The City of La Grange is beginning the planning process for our annual Memorial Day Parade. This important event serves to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We encourage all community members, local organizations, businesses, and veterans' groups to consider participating in this year's parade. Your involvement helps make this a meaningful tribute. Further details regarding the parade date, time, route, and registration for participation will be announced in the coming weeks. Please check back regularly for updates. Let us come together as a community to remember and honor our heroes.
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