AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHistoric Rail Tourism: Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 (America250) rolls into Kansas City’s Union Station on July 21, with public viewing 5:30–8 p.m. plus extra hours July 22, and it departs July 22 at 9 a.m. Local Attractions & Art: Kirksville is bringing a Thousand-Hills-State-Park-themed mural to life on City Hall’s elevator tower wall, featuring Forest Lake wildlife, with an expected finish by Thursday. Outdoor & Adventure: A team just set a new “Fastest Known Paddle” on the Missouri River, completing the full length in 24 days, 16 hours, and 51 minutes. Family Travel Savings: Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday runs Aug. 7–9 (12:01 a.m. Aug. 7 to midnight Aug. 9), exempting qualifying school supplies, clothing (up to $100/item), and select computers/software. Health Alert for Travelers: Missouri cyclosporiasis cases keep rising, with Boone County up to 37 and officials urging caution as they track sources. Road Notes: MoDOT plans nightly closures on Hwy. 61/67 in Crystal City July 27–29, plus other statewide roadwork updates.
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