AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPony Express & Film Festivals: A Wyoming PBS documentary, “Before the Wire: The Legacy of the Pony Express,” will screen at the WYO Film Festival Oct. 1-4 in Sheridan, bringing the 2025 Pony Express Re-Ride to life across Wyoming’s high country. Wildlife & Conservation: Kirkwood’s Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center continues to spotlight plastic pollution with “Peanut the Turtle,” a decades-old mascot for litter cleanup. Gas Prices (Travel Budget Watch): GasBuddy reports the lowest midgrade deal in Ralls County at $3.94 (week ending Aug. 15), plus E15 and E85 price updates across Missouri counties for drivers planning road trips. Hunting & Outdoor Planning: Missouri is rolling out new chronic wasting disease deer sampling rules for the 2026 season, with mandatory collection in 28 counties on Nov. 14-15. Family-Friendly Sports: Kansas City Chiefs fans get game-day details for the Aug. 28 preseason matchup at Arrowhead, including Backyard Football and NFL PLAY 60 activities. Road & Park Updates: MoDOT schedules an I-35 truck parking closure Aug. 26 for pavement work, and the Upper Missouri River Breaks adjusts interpretive center hours and seasonal boating restrictions. Local Culture: A Centennial Sculpture honoring Northwest Missouri State University’s first 100 years is moving to a new plaza location this fall.
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