AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRural Health & Tourism: Nineteen future healthcare students took part in Missouri’s 2026 Rural Immersion Program, touring northwest counties (Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Mercer, Nodaway) to see how rural health connects to agriculture, education, culture, and natural resources. Nature & Family Fun: Powder Valley Nature Center is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a “Passport to Powder Valley” activity booklet running July 14–Oct. 31, with a sticker for completers and a drawing prize at month’s end. Roadwork for Travelers: MoDOT plans resurfacing/widening on Route 47 in the Hawk Point area (lane maintained; short closures possible) plus more Northeast Missouri maintenance and bridge work that will affect Route D (Carter/Reynolds) and Route Z (Cape Girardeau). Back-to-School Savings: Missouri’s tax-free weekend starts 12:01 a.m. Aug. 7 through Sunday night, covering qualifying clothing ($100 cap), school supplies ($50 cap), and select computers/electronics. Route 66 Spotlight: Springfield’s Birthplace of Route 66 Festival returns with a bigger downtown footprint, 700+ classic cars, live music, and a new CW taping tied to the Route 66 centennial. Safety Note: A series of Missouri crash reports highlights ongoing risks on highways—expect delays around work zones and drive defensively.
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