AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndependence Blvd planning walk: Kansas City’s Independence Avenue/Boulevard corridor drew a dozen stakeholders for a multi-block visioning walk tied to the Independence Avenue CID, with stops highlighting new businesses like a planned Somali restaurant and discussion of infrastructure needs. Outdoor weekend in the region: Ponca State Park in Nebraska hosts the 21st annual Missouri River Outdoor Expo Sept. 19–20 with mostly free family activities, demos, and history-focused speakers. Road-trip costs: AAA’s new map shows Missouri among states with regular gas under $4, while national averages keep climbing—useful for fall travel planning. Local travel logistics: Kansas City International Airport raised parking rates for several lots (garage and surface), while the economy lot remains unchanged. Family-friendly motorsports: Lucas Oil Speedway’s Hockett-McMillan Memorial returns Sept. 17–19 with a new High Limit Sprint Car Series addition plus added concession and kids’ area options. Harvest safety: Missouri State Highway Patrol urges drivers and farmers to share the road as farm equipment ramps up, citing past crashes and warning about visibility and passing hazards. Deer management in Joplin: Joplin approved regulated bow hunting inside city limits to curb deer overpopulation tied to property damage, collisions, and ticks.
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