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Research Medical Center Appoints Tremaine Gibson as COO

Posted July 8, 2026 HCA Midwest Health announced the appointment of Tremaine Gibson as chief operating officer at Research Medical Center. Gibson joins Research Medical Center from HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, where he served as vice president of operations for… more

Colorado Investment Firm Buys Noland South Shopping Center in Independence

Posted July 7, 2026 Castle Rock, Colorado-based Dormie Capital Partners announces its acquisition of Noland South Shopping Center, a six-building retail center located in Independence, Missouri. The center is located along South Noland Road and has access to I-70. The… more

Milhaus Receives Tax Credits for 194-Unit Apartments at Linwood and Troost

Posted July 7, 2026 The developer Milhaus announced that it has received tax credits to advance construction of Linwood & Troost Apartments, a 194-unit project in Kansas City. Milhaus gained approval from the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) for Low-Income… more

Chiefs Release Updated Economic Impact for $4.5B Kansas Stadium Project

Posted June 30, 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs have unveiled an updated economic impact projection for their $4.5 billion stadium project in Kansas. The project includes the new $3 billion stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas, a $300 million practice facility… more

Kansas City Royals Submit Plans for Crown Center Ballpark

Posted June 29, 2026 The Kansas City Royals have submitted plans for their new $3 billion ballpark, which would replace Hallmark Cards' headquarters. The plan application was submitted on Monday and outlines the development for the $3 billion-plus ballpark district… more

Commerce Bank to Acquire St. Louis Firm, Nolan & Associates

Posted June 29, 2026 Commerce Bank announced its plans to acquire the St. Louis–based investment bank, Nolan & Associates. Established in 1976, Nolan & Associates is a middle-market boutique investment banking firm that provides sell-side, buy-side, and capital raise advisory… more

Busey Bank Names Mike Daley Chief Strategy Officer, Former CrossFirst Exec

Posted June 25, 2026 First Busey Corporation announced that Mike Daley has been named chief strategy officer. Prior to this promotion, Daley previously served as Busey’s director of finance & business line strategy since its integration of CrossFirst Bank last… more

MARC Names Geraldine Ide Gardner Next Executive Director

Posted June 24, 2026 The Mid-America Regional Council Board of Directors announced it has selected Geraldine Ide Gardner as its next executive director following a national search. She will begin her role on October 1, according to a release. Gardner… more

Developer Wants to Build 20-Story Data Center Tower in Place of Historic KC Building

Posted June 23, 2026 A Miami-based developer has filed plans to build a new 20-story high-rise data center in Kansas City. Revitalization Unlimited is seeking to build a new data center located at 304 W. 10th St. The 140,880-square-foot tower… more

Jackson County Legislature Approves 180-day Moratorium on Data Center Applications

Posted June 23, 2026 The Jackson County Legislature approved a 180-day moratorium on data center land use and Battery Energy Storage Systems. The ordinance places a six-month pause on applications to develop a long-term policy and accompanying County Code provisions… more