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Kansas City-based Nonprofit, Reconciliation Services Announces CEO Transition

Posted October 1, 2026 Reconciliation Services announced that Father Justin Mathews will be transferring his role as chief executive officer of the nonprofit to Kristen Harris. Harris, the organization’s chief operating officer, will become CEO effective January 1, 2027, according… more

KU Health Acquires Full Ownership of St. Francis Campus in Topeka

Posted September 30, 2026 The University of Kansas Health System has entered into an agreement to acquire full ownership of the St. Francis Campus in Topeka, following a nearly 10-year partnership with Ardent Health. After the deal closes, KU Health… more

Former Children’s Mercy Exec Dawn Wolff Joins Children’s Hospital Association

Posted September 29, 2026 Dawn Wolff, a long-time leader at Children’s Mercy, has joined the Children's Hospital Association as its new chief innovation & transformation officer. Wolff’s new position is a first for the organization. The executive leadership role is… more

Three Trails Behavioral Hospital, $60M Facility Opens in Independence

Posted September 29, 2026 Three Trails Behavioral Hospital, a 120-bed healthcare facility, has opend it doors in Independence, Missouri. The hospital is located at 20501 E 42nd Street in South Blue Springs and marks a $60 million investment in behavioral… more

Multistudio Names Amanda Harper and Dan Zeller Co-CEOs

Posted September 29, 2026 Kansas City-based design firm Multistudio announced it has elevated Amanda Harper and Dan Zeller to co-chief executive officer roles. Harper and Zeller succeed Anthony Rohr, who has led Multistudio since 2007 and oversaw its rebranding from… more

Overland Park City Council Approved Black & Veatch’s $1.3B HQ Redevelopment Plan

Posted September 29, 2026 In a unanimous decision, the Overland Park City Council voted to approve plans for the new Black & Veatch headquarters. The engineering firm's new headquarters is part of the redevelopment project dubbed Overland Park Plaza II.… more

Regent Bank Announce First Locations in Kansas City, St. Louis

Posted September 28, 2026 Tulsa-based Regent Bank announced its plans to expand into the Kansas City and St. Louis areas, adding a commercial lending office in both cities. The Kansas City office is located at 6247 Brookside Blvd., Suite 240,… more

QII Adds Four New Hires to Assemble Legal and Real Estate Team

Posted September 28, 2026 Overland Park-based QII has appointed four new positions to its legal and real estate team, which will expand the firm’s site acquisition and deal structuring capabilities. The new additions include Paul Dominick, Marc Russell, Michael Smilow,… more

Lenexa Manufacturer SOR Controls Group Sells to Indiana-based Company

Posted September 28, 2026 Lenexa-based manufacturer SOR Controls Group has been sold to DwyerOmega, an Indiana-based specialist in precision measurement and control solutions. SOR produces measurement and control devices for pressure, temperature, level and flow solutions, according to its website.… more

UMKC Breaks Ground on $41 Million Conservatory Expansion

Posted September 24, 2026 The University of Missouri-Kansas City has officially broken ground on its $41 million conservatory expansion project. The 35,000-square-foot addition will create new spaces for music, dance and theatre while increasing the Conservatory’s capacity to serve students… more