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McCownGordon Construction Makes Six Key Leadership Promotions

Posted February 11, 2025 McCownGordon Construction has announced several leadership promotions to bolster regional, national and vertical growth. The Kansas City-based general contractor announced six promotions, according to a release Monday. Following the retirement of chief people officer Nancy Whitworth,… more

Tomahawk Creek Parkway Project in Leawood Begins Construction

Posted February 10, 2025 Construction has officially begun on the Tomahawk Creek Parkway project in Leawood, designed to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Construction on the project was set to begin on February 10 and is expected to last… more

Independent Olathe-based Glass Fabricator Sells After 35 Years

Posted February 10, 2025 An Atlanta-based glass manufacturer announced it had acquired Insulite Glass, headquartered in Olathe, and its facility in Pacific, MO. The transaction between Trulite and Insulite became effective on January 31, according to a release. The acquisition… more

The KC Zoo’s Giraffe Habitat Expansion Awaits Final Review Next Week

Posted February 7, 2025 The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium's planned $20 million giraffe habitat expansion received approval from the City Plan Commission and will move to final review next week. On Wednesday, the City Planning Commission voted to approve… more

Wisconsin Real Estate Firm Buys 336-Unit Complex Near Lee’s Summit

Posted February 6, 2025 MLG Capital, a private real estate investment firm based in Wisconsin, has purchased Summit Crossing, a 336-apartment complex in Kansas City within the Lee’s Summit school district.  The Summit Crossing purchase marks MLG’s fourth acquisition in… more

Lockton Appoints Tim Meacham as New President of People Solutions

Posted February 5, 2025 Lockton has appointed Tim Meacham to the role of president of People Solutions. In his new role, Meacham will be responsible for leading the vision and strategic direction of Lockton's People Solutions business, according to a… more

Kansas City Health Department Says TB Cases Remain Low

Posted February 5, 2025 The Kansas City Health Department on Friday said the city continues to maintain low tuberculosis case numbers with no signs of an active outbreak following the Wyandotte County outbreak. Since 2015, the annual average number of… more

AdventHealth Lenexa City Center Appoints New CFO and CNO

Posted February 5, 2025 The AdventHealth Lenexa City Center, opening in July 2025, has added two executive positions to its leadership. Rodney Allen II has been named vice president and chief financial officer, while Teresa Noland is now the vice… more

Overland Park Approves Next Step For Oslo Marketplace Retail Center

Posted February 4, 2025 The Overland Park City Council has approved a revised preliminary plan to construct a retail development site at 135th Street. Plans for the Oslo Marketplace, a 3.5-acre retail redevelopment, were approved during a city council meeting… more

Private Equity Firm Buys Country Club Plaza Apartments for $33.6M

Posted February 4, 2025 The Pennsylvania-based private equity firm PPR Capital Management has purchased an apartment complex near the Country Club Plaza, marking its second investment in the KC area. PPR has purchased Infinity at Plaza West, located at 4440… more