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Posted August 27, 2026 The Gardner City Planning Commission has approved plans for a $1.55 billion mixed-use campus in Gardner, Kansas. The project developer, Velocity Arts LLC, plans to build a 214-acre entertainment campus located along the I-35 corridor near…
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Posted August 24, 2026 Swope Health announced the selection of two leadership appointments: Rachael Gandolph as executive vice president of dental services and Debra Simpson as chief human resources officer. Gandolph will guide Swope Health’s dental strategy, operations and expansion…
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Posted August 24, 2026 Former Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City executive Jeff Ahlers joined the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as its next chief financial officer. Ahlers begins his new role at NAIC effective immediately and will…
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Posted August 21, 2026 The Kansas City Council has approved the Royals stadium deal, which would create a new ballpark and mixed-use district in Crown Center. City Council members voted 11-2 to approve the agreement during Thursday's meeting. The vote…
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Posted August 20, 2026 Wisconsin-based electrical engineering and design firm Faith Technologies was approved for nearly $240 million in industrial revenue bonds for a three-building project in Olathe. The Olathe City Council voted unanimously to approve a master resolution for…
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Posted August 20, 2026 Overland Park Regional Medical Center has named John Corbeil chief executive officer. Corbeil brings with him 15 years of leadership experience at HCA Healthcare. In his new role, Corbeil will oversee Overland Park Regional Medical Center’s…
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Posted August 20, 2026 Updated August 24, 2026 at 10:15 a.m. Kansas City appliance and electrical manufacturer Milbank announced that it has promoted Chris Buelow to president and chief executive officer. Buelow will begin his new role at the company…
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Posted August 20, 2026 Bank of Springfield, an Illinois-based bank, announced its expansion into the Kansas City market with a new branch. The branch officially opened on August 11 at 8622 NE 85th Street. This location marks the 17th branch…
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Posted August 19, 2026 Swope Health announced it had received a $5 million donation from the Sunderland Foundation that will support the Swope Health Village and its Women’s & Children’s Center. The donation is contributing funding to two major Swope…
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Posted August 19, 2026 Kansas City-based Burns & McDonnell has promoted Jamey Bertram to general manager of its Americas North Region. Bertram has been with the company for more than 25 years. Most recently, he was promoted to general manager…
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