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Developer Wants to Build a 335-acre Mixed-Use District in Gardner, KS

Posted August 18, 2026 A developer has released plans for a new 355-acre entertainment district in Gardner, Kansas. Developer Velocity Arts, LLC revealed renderings of its new proposed mixed-use entertainment district that would include a 15,000-seat concert pavilion, a performing… more

Kansas City to Review Proposed Lease Agreement for Royals, Crown Center Ballpark

Posted August 18, 2026 Kansas City has released the funding and leasing agreements for the new Royals stadium project at Crown Center. The Kansas City Finance, Governance, and Public Safety Committee will meet to review and discuss the agreement Tuesday… more

Balls Food Stores Buys New Corporate Headquarters in Mission, Kansas

Posted August 17, 2026 Balls Food Stores has purchased a new office building in Mission, Kansas, that will serve as the company’s next headquarters. Block & Company, Inc., Realtors, announced the sale of 5830 Woodson to Balls Food Stores, according… more

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Names Wendy Boise EVP of People

Posted August 17, 2026 Hill’s Pet Nutrition announced that Wendy Boise has been appointed executive vice president of people. Boise will lead the Overland Park-based pet nutrition manufacturer's global people function, impact and culture while advancing the capabilities and leadership… more

Shawnee City Council OKs 277-unit Apartment Building

Posted August 14, 2026 The Shawnee City Council has approved Oddo Development’s plans to build a 277-apartment complex near Renner Road and I-435. City Council members voted unanimously, 8-0 in favor of the multi-family apartment building that would be four… more

Orange EV Lands $100M Credit Facility with Wells Fargo

Posted August 13, 2026 Kansas City, Kansas-based Orange EV announced it has secured a $100 million revolving credit facility led by Wells Fargo Bank. The round of funding will go toward increasing the company’s liquidity to meet capital needs, the… more

Hunt Midwest Sells KCI 29 Logistics Park Building for $158M

Posted August 12, 2026 A Hunt Midwest distribution facility, part of the KCI 29 Logistics Park, has been acquired by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing for $158.5 million. Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real… more

Newmark Zimmer Adds Ramie Mathis as VP of Operations

Posted August 12, 2026 Newmark Zimmer announced Ramie Mathis has joined the firm as vice president of operations. In her new role, Mathis will oversee business operations including human resources, information technology, and marketing, according to a release shared with… more

NKC Health Expands Interventional Radiology Capabilities

Posted August 12, 2026 NKC Health has opened a new interventional radiology suite to support urgent procedures and drive more collaboration within the hospital. The new expansion increases NKC Health’s interventional radiology (IR) capacity to two dedicated IR suites in… more

Purina Animal Nutrition Opens Distribution Center Platte International Commerce Center

Posted August 12, 2026 Van Trust Real Estate announced it has completed the Platte International Commerce Center and will be leasing its latest building to Purina Animal Nutrition. The Class A distribution center consists of 1.67 million square feet of… more