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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced on Monday the launch of a newly redesigned website, KANSASWORKS.com. The website is designed and open to residents to provide a more user-friendly experience for the Kansas job seekers and employers. Featured on the website…
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The Kansas House budget committee voted in support of an amendment in the state’s higher education budget to require colleges and universities to provide tuition rebates to students who switched to online courses during the pandemic. The amendment would require six…
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Although redevelopment of the Aspiria campus in Overland Park is still in the works - and over a year’s time away from completion – the mixed-use campus has already locked in its first tenant. Leawood-based architecture firm Hoefer Welker (previously…
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Restaurants and bars in Clay County no longer have limited hours due to COVID-19 guidelines, according to a recently updated health order. The updated emergency order went into effect at 5 p.m. Sunday. The Clay County Public Health Center announced…
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This week delivered confirmation of a big change at Hoefer Wysocki, which has now changed its name to Hoefer Welker in recognition of the company’s current President, Bob Welker. Welker joined the Leawood-based architecture firm in 2008 as vice president…
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A vote from the Kansas City, Mo. City Council determined the Northland will gain a new sports complex for soccer and other youth sports. On Thursday, the city council approved a $36 million proposal to build the “North Sports Complex" on…
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Based in Kansas City, Mo. since 1924 and with office locations all across the U.S., JE Dunn announced this week that it has opened its first office in Wichita, Kan. The company has been doing work in Wichita for over…
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Another amendment to Kansas City's COVID-19 rules and guidelines is giving businesses increased freedom starting this evening, according to a Friday announcement at City Hall from Mayor Quinton Lucas. Although mask and distancing will still be required, restaurants and bars…
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A recent acquisition is adding $1.3 billion in assets to OneDigital Retirement + Wealth, the Overland Park-based subsidiary of Atlanta-based OneDigital Investment Advisors. The strategic advisory firm bought Atlanta Retirement Partners, allowing OneDigital to expand its retirement and wealth capabilities.…
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