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FNBO Seeks to Acquire Blue Ridge Bank & Trust, Adding $850M in Assets

Posted June 4, 2026 FNBO entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Ridge Bank & Trust, headquartered in Independence, Missouri. The acquisition is pending regulatory approval, which is anticipated before the end of the year, according to a release.… more

Mariner Expands California Presence, Acquires $320M Firm

Posted June 4, 2026 Mariner today announced the acquisition of Wealth Conscious Management, a California-based firm managing approximately $320 million in assets. Following the acquisition, Mariner has expanded its presence in California to 22 offices. Terms of the transaction were… more

Lenexa Planning Commission Approves Plans for 346-Unit Multifamily Development

Posted June 2, 2026 The Lenexa Planning Commission has approved the final plans for Canyon Ridge Apartments, a 346-unit multifamily residential development. The Canyon Ridge Apartments development will be located at the northwest corner of K-10 Highway and Canyon Creek… more

City of Osawatomie, Alcove Development Announce Plans for 500 Megawatt Data Center Campus

Posted June 2, 2026 The City of Osawatomie, in partnership with Lawrence-based Alcove Development, announced that Project Catalyst, a proposed data center campus, will be developed in Miami County. Project Catalyst is a multi-phase, 500+ megawatt campus expected to be… more

William Dunn Sr., JE Dunn Construction Leader and Kansas City Philanthropist, Dies at 102

Posted June 1, 2026 William H. Dunn Sr., who helped lead JE Dunn Construction for 73 years, has passed away at the age of 102. William Dunn, also known to many as Bill, passed away on Sunday, May 31. He… more

NKC Health, Blue KC New Agreement Ensures Member Access to Facilities

Posted June 1, 2026 NKC Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City have entered into a new agreement that ensures Blue KC members access to NKC Health facilities and providers. The agreement will go into effect on… more

Ferrellgas Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

Posted June 1, 2026 Liberty-based Ferrellgas Partners LP announced the appointment of Andrew Safran to its Board of Directors and several updates to the Board’s team and operations. Safran joined the Board effective May 21. He brings more than three… more

QII Hires Former Harvard University Endowment Leader, Adam Goldstein as CFO

Posted June 1, 2026 Overland Park-based Quality Infratech Intelligence has hired Adam Goldstein to become the company’s chief financial officer. Goldstein’s appointment marks the next step in QII’s buildout as a Quality Growth Companies (QCG) company. As CFO, Goldstein will… more

SkillPath Names Brian Morris as CEO

Posted May 28, 2026 Mission, Kansas-based SkillPath, a professional development training organization, announced it has appointed Brian Morris as chief executive officer. Morris will begin his new role leading the company, effective immediately. Last year, SkillPath former CEO, Michele Markey,… more

Colliers Hires Jeannette Vahle as Kansas City Managing Director

Posted May 28, 2026 Real estate management services company Colliers announced Jeannette Vahle will join as the new Kansas City market managing director. As managing director, Vahle will oversee the real estate management services (REMS) platform, including property operations, client… more