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JCCC Names Dr. Tony Miksa as its 7th President

Posted March 17, 2025 Johnson County Community College has selected Dr. Tony Miksa as the school's next president following a nationwide search that began last year. The College’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved Miksa at a March 13 board meeting.… more

KU Under Investigation for Alleged Civil Rights Act Violations

Posted March 17, 2025 The U.S. Department of Education has opened investigations into 45 universities, including the University of Kansas, for alleged violations of the Title VI Civil Rights Act. The investigations come amid allegations that these institutions have violated… more

HCA Midwest Health Launch First Nurse Apprentice Program In KS

Posted March 14, 2025 HCA Midwest Health has launched a new program in two of its medical centers aimed at training pre-licensure nurses. The Nurse Apprenticeship Program is based at Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center. It… more

OMB Bank Adds VP, Director For its Banking-as-a-Service Department

Posted March 13, 2025 OMB Bank announced Weston Kendall will join as the vice president and director of its banking-as-a-service compliance. With more than a decade of financial fraud prevention experience, Kendall began his career in 2013 as a senior… more

Mariner Wealth Advisors Acquires California Firm, Adds $730M in Assets

Posted March 13, 2025 Mariner Wealth Advisors will acquire Newport Beach, Calif.-based Ocean Heights Advisors, a wealth management firm with $730 million in assets. Ocean Heights Advisors will transition from the Mariner Independent platform fully to Mariner. Mariner Independent offers… more

UMKC Expanding School of Dentistry in St. Joseph to Address Dentist Shortage

Posted March 11, 2025 Chancellor Mauli Agrawal of the University of Missouri-Kansas City announced a new academic expansion in the school of dentistry during the 2025 State of the University meeting. UMKC seeks $12 million in funding from state, federal,… more

Parade Park Homes Receives $300M Funding Ordinance

Posted March 10, 2025 The City Council announced it has approved a $300 million funding package for the Parade Park Homes redevelopment. The project will revitalize the community near 18th and Vine into a mixed-income neighborhood with over 1,000 affordable… more

Furniture Mall of Missouri Will Move Into Former Northland Macy’s Location

Posted March 10, 2025 Furniture Mall of Missouri announced it plans to move into the Northland Macy’s building with renovation scheduled to kick off in April. Based in Topeka, The Furniture Mall operates three locations in Olathe, Lee’s Summit and… more

Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council Names Joe Perry President

Posted March 10, 2025 The Lee’s Summit Economic Development Council named Joe Perry, a Port KC veteran, its next president. Perry will assume the role on April 1, 2025, according to a release. For nearly 15 years, Perry has been… more

Kansas City University Gifted $1.25M for Health Initiatives

Posted March 7, 2025 Kansas City University has received $1.25 million which will go toward funding a new scholarship as well as support the school’s new Center for Population Health and Equity. The philanthropic gift will be divided between $750,000… more