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KC-based Franke Schultz & Mullen Acquired by National Firm

Posted July 9, 2026 Franke Schultz & Mullen, P.C., a Kansas City-based law firm with more than two dozen attorneys, has been acquired by a Georgia-based an Am Law 200 firm. Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (FMG) announced that the… more

Great Southern Bank to Close Nine Locations, Layoff 66 Jobs

Posted July 8, 2026 Updated on July 9, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. As part of a restructuring initiative, Great Southern Bank will close nine banks, including two in the Kansas City area. Great Southern Bank announced it would be permanently… more

University of Kansas Health System Exec Monica Lubeck Promoted to CFO

Posted July 8, 2026 The University of Kansas Health System announced that Monica Lubeck has been promoted to chief financial officer. Previously, Lubeck served as the chief revenue officer and senior vice president and chief financial officer of the Kansas… more

Research Medical Center Appoints Tremaine Gibson as COO

Posted July 8, 2026 HCA Midwest Health announced the appointment of Tremaine Gibson as chief operating officer at Research Medical Center. Gibson joins Research Medical Center from HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, where he served as vice president of operations for… more

Colorado Investment Firm Buys Noland South Shopping Center in Independence

Posted July 7, 2026 Castle Rock, Colorado-based Dormie Capital Partners announces its acquisition of Noland South Shopping Center, a six-building retail center located in Independence, Missouri. The center is located along South Noland Road and has access to I-70. The… more

Milhaus Receives Tax Credits for 194-Unit Apartments at Linwood and Troost

Posted July 7, 2026 The developer Milhaus announced that it has received tax credits to advance construction of Linwood & Troost Apartments, a 194-unit project in Kansas City. Milhaus gained approval from the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) for Low-Income… more

Chiefs Release Updated Economic Impact for $4.5B Kansas Stadium Project

Posted June 30, 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs have unveiled an updated economic impact projection for their $4.5 billion stadium project in Kansas. The project includes the new $3 billion stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, a $300 million practice facility… more

Kansas City Royals Submit Plans for Crown Center Ballpark

Posted June 29, 2026 The Kansas City Royals have submitted plans for their new $3 billion ballpark, which would replace Hallmark Cards' headquarters. The plan application was submitted on Monday and outlines the development for the $3 billion-plus ballpark district… more

Commerce Bank to Acquire St. Louis Firm, Nolan & Associates

Posted June 29, 2026 Commerce Bank announced its plans to acquire the St. Louis–based investment bank, Nolan & Associates. Established in 1976, Nolan & Associates is a middle-market boutique investment banking firm that provides sell-side, buy-side, and capital raise advisory… more

Busey Bank Names Mike Daley Chief Strategy Officer, Former CrossFirst Exec

Posted June 25, 2026 First Busey Corporation announced that Mike Daley has been named chief strategy officer. Prior to this promotion, Daley previously served as Busey’s director of finance & business line strategy since its integration of CrossFirst Bank last… more