4TH OF JULY – INDEPENDENCE DAY

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates […]

EAST-WEST GATEWAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

East-West Gateway Council of Governments’ Board of Directors meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month*, at 10:00 a.m. For agendas and additional information please visit East-West Gateway's website.

LABOR DAY

Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From these, a movement developed to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on […]

Water and Planning Connect Conference

KANSAS CITY MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN 200 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

The American Planning Association's, Water and Planning Connection Conference in Kansas City. Explore new ways to integrate land use planning with water management to ensure your community's healthier, more sustainable future. Collaborate with planning and water industry leaders on topics such as "One Water," planning for climate change, and engaging the public on important water issues.  

MML Annual Conference

Branson Convention Center 200 Sycamore St, Branson, MO 65616, Branson, MO, United States

The MML Annual Conference brings together nearly 700 municipal officials from across Missouri for training, networking and the latest tools for local government success. There are strong sessions for this Conference on a variety of topics local officials face every day. Many sessions apply as credit toward the Municipal Governance Institute, where you can become a Certified […]

Membership Meeting

City of Twin Oaks 1381 Big Bend Road, Twin Oaks, MO, United States

The City of Twin Oaks will host the next    Membership meeting on Thursday September 27 at their new Town Hall located at 1381 Big Bend Road, Twin Oaks, MO 63021.  The City Hall is located on the northeast corner of Highway 141 and Big Bend, in the Schnuck’s Shopping Center.

Gun Violence Conversation

United Methodist Church 129 Woods Mill Rd, St. Louis, MO, United States

Gun violence is one of our nation’s most hotly debated topics, recently gaining momentum from student-inspired protests. There are a variety of proposed gun violence measures being discussed, but little has been done at the national level. We welcome Jeff Jensen, U.S. Attorney of the Eastern District of Missouri, and Gail Wechsler, Moms Demand Action […]

COLUMBUS DAY

Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From these, a movement developed to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on […]

Membership Meeting

City of Florissant 4575 Washington St, Florissant, MO, United States