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09/28/2026 · Doniphan
The Three Words That Give Your Day Back
“Let me check” is not evasive, rude, or a sign that you’re bad at being helpful. It’s a small pause that keeps other people’s urgency from becoming your schedule.
Shakespeare’s Secret: How One Poem Turns Summer Into a Promise
Shakespeare begins with a question about summer and ends by claiming that a poem can outlive time itself. The astonishing part is not the boast—it’s how carefully the sonnet earns it.
09/27/2026
The Trouble With the Future Is That It Hasn’t Happened Yet
Seneca’s ancient advice for modern catastrophizers is less “think positive” than “stop giving your imagination documentary status.”
09/27/2026
The National Ear: Washington Sells Certainty, America Buys Confusion
The country’s biggest arguments all point to the same problem: leaders keep promising control over systems they cannot steer. Meanwhile, families, courts, and small employers keep paying the bill.
09/27/2026
The Immersive Van Gogh Industrial Complex Must Be Stopped
I have seen “Starry Night” projected onto a warehouse wall, and I survived. But somewhere between the swelling soundtrack and the $38 tote bag, we stopped looking at art and started being gently processed by it.
09/27/2026
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City Council Meeting Scheduled for May 7th in La Grange
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.
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