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Education & Workforce: Mountain Home Public Schools told its board every junior will take ACT WorkKeys next year, with district certification rates rising from 75% (2023-24) to 92% last year. School Safety Spending: Searcy School District is installing 183 classroom safe shelters at four schools, funded by a 2025 voter-approved millage extension, with the project coming in at about $4.7 million. Local Business & Community: Kirksville’s chamber is lining up August ribbon cuttings, a mobile imaging expansion, and student welcome events plus a sports cards expo. Economic Development & Data Centers: Nodaway County residents are reacting as two more companies explore land for small-scale data center projects, though names and locations aren’t yet public. Food Safety: Whole Foods recalled 45 jalapeño-containing dips and prepared foods across 12 states, tied to a Coast Citrus Distributors jalapeño recall; no illnesses reported. Utilities & Regulation: Missouri’s PSC approved agreements in Spire’s accounting authority case and Timber Creek Sewer’s rate case, setting new sewer charges for Platte and Clay County customers. AI Oversight: Missouri lawmakers are drafting protections and an evaluation framework to help communities vet AI infrastructure, including data centers’ electricity and water impacts. Public Safety: Kansas City police are investigating another homicide after a shooting on Main Street left a 40-year-old man dead.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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