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Posted October 9, 2026 Hunt Midwest broke ground on the Canvas development, a luxury multifamily community in Overland Park. Canvas will feature 227 one- and two-bedroom units, plus more than 5,000 square feet of dedicated ground-floor retail and restaurant space.…
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Posted October 8, 2026 Jackson County’s task force responsible for the future of the Truman Sports Complex has presented its first concept for the area. Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota and his team published a detailed concept plan for the…
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Posted October 8, 2026 Commerce Bank announced it has closed the acquisition of Nolan & Associates, a St. Louis-based investment banking firm. Nolan & Associates will retain its leadership team, employees and Brentwood, Missouri office, ensuring continuity for clients and…
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Posted October 7, 2026 Alliant Insurance Services announced that Jeff Severino will join as vice president within its Employee Benefits Group and will be based in Kansas City. In his new role in Kansas City, Severino will work with clients…
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Posted October 7, 2026 Overland Park-based Parnell, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company, announced that it has appointed Sharon Holt as vice president of U.S. Pet Care. Holt joins Parnell with more than 20 years of experience in the animal health industry.…
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Posted October 2, 2026 Omaha-based bank FNBO announced it has closed its acquisition of Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. in Independence, Missouri. The acquisition adds Blue Ridge's eight Jackson County branches to FNBO's existing Kansas City market, making FNBO…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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