AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMissouri River Adventure: The MR340 returns July 28-31 with a 340-mile nonstop paddle from Kansas City, Kansas to St. Charles—over 600 paddlers expected. Local Travel Disruption: MoDOT postponed a Callaway County Route B culvert replacement closure; it’s now planned for the week of July 27 (exact day TBD). Road Work Watch: Another Route B closure is also listed for July 23 (Auxvasse area to County Road 1019), so travelers should double-check MoDOT updates before heading out. Food & Drink Trail: A new “Route 66 Cheese Trail” connects eight states (including Missouri) ahead of National Wine and Cheese Day on July 25, adding farm stops to wine-country plans. Family Travel & Safety: A new report says rural America is losing labor-and-delivery access fast, meaning longer drives for expectant parents in some Missouri-area communities. Getting There: Columbia Regional Airport hit a record 19,584 departing passengers in June, with new parking and shuttle service helping demand. Outdoor & Water Caution: A Springfield man died after drowning at Lake of the Ozarks, underscoring the need for flotation devices and close supervision.
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