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06/27/2026 · Grantsville
The Affirmation That Actually Works Starts with Saying No
Most affirmations fail because they ask you to believe something you don't. Here's the one that changes everything—and why it works backward from what you'd expect.
Why We Keep Memorizing the Wrong Poems (And How to Fix It)
Your high school English teacher made you memorize "The Road Not Taken," but Robert Frost spent the last decades of his life furious that everyone missed the joke. Here's what we've all been getting wrong.
06/17/2026
The Dangerous Comfort of the Unfinished Sentence
We've turned incompleteness into a virtue, but Kafka's most unsettling insight was about what happens when we stop questioning the gaps in our understanding.
06/17/2026
The Fed Just Bet Everything on a Soft Landing That Nobody Believes Anymore
Jerome Powell lowered rates yesterday despite inflation still running hot. The stock market loved it. The bond market didn't. Somebody's about to be very wrong.
06/17/2026
Stop Asking Dancers to Smile and Start Asking Why We Deserve Serious Art
Contemporary dance is finally allowed to be uncomfortable, challenging, and human—but audiences keep begging it to perform happiness instead of truth.
06/17/2026
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FIRST PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Box Elder County will hold a public hearing on October 21, 2026 at the Box Elder County Courthouse 1 South Main Brigham City, Utah in the Commission Chambers at 1:00 pm. Box Elder County is eligible to apply to the Utah Department of Workforce Services for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Utah, Housing and Community Development Division (HCD). Box Elder County is eligible to apply for CDBG funding provided Box Elder County meets the applicable program requirements. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide citizens with pertinent information about the Community Development Block Grant program and to allow for discussion of possible applications. This public hearing will cover eligible activities, program requirements, and expected funding allocations in the region. The CDBG Program can fund a broad range of activities, including, but not limited to: construction of public works and facilities, e.g., water and sewer lines, fire stations, acquisition of real property, and provision of public services such as food banks or homeless shelters. In the event that Box Elder County chooses to apply for CDBG funding, a second public hearing will be held at a later time to discuss the project. Further information can be obtained by contacting Marla Young, Box Elder County Clerk at 435-734-3355. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this hearing should notify Marla Young, Box Elder County Clerk at 1 South Main Brigham City, Utah 84302 at least three days prior to the hearing. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1.888.346.3162. Published on State of Utah’s Public Meeting Notice Website – www.utah.gov/pmn on DATE: 10/9/2026
Uintah Recreation Announces Exciting Summer Events
The Uintah Recreation District is excited to announce a variety of upcoming special events designed to engage and entertain our community. We encourage all residents to participate and enjoy these opportunities for fun and connection. Please check back often for updates and new additions to our event calendar. Upcoming Events: * **Youth Soccer Camp:** Develop your soccer skills with our experienced coaches. Dates: June 10-12. Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Venue: Recreation Fields. * **Community Picnic & Games:** A fun-filled day for the whole family with food, games, and activities. Date: July 4th. Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Venue: Central Park. * **Adult Softball League Registration:** Sign up your team for our popular adult softball league. Registration deadline: June 30th. Venue: Recreation Center.
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