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Spire, KC Water Partner For KC’s First Renewable Energy Facility

Posted January 16, 2023 St. Louis-based Spire Inc. is partnering with KC Water to develop the first renewable natural gas facility in Kansas City, Mo., generating nearly $1 million in annual revenue for KC Water. The Kansas City Council approved… more

Report: Kansas City, Overland Park Among Best Cities for Renters

Posted January 15, 2024 As the housing market continues to challenge those looking for a comfortable place to live, Kansas City is becoming more popular for individuals looking to rent, according to a report from RentCafe.com. The site released its… more

Ceva Animal Health Announces New Leader for North American Market

Posted January 15, 2024 Lenexa-based Ceva Animal Health announced it has appointed its new senior vice president for North America who will lead development and activities in the United States and Canada. Brad McCollum is now the senior vice president… more

Mission-based Legal Firm Merges Two Companies in St. Louis and Chicago

Posted January 15, 2024 The Mission-based legal services firm Complete Legal announced it will be merging with two other legal firms in both St. Louis and Chicago. Complete Legal Services LLC merged with St. Louis-based Precise Legal and Chicago-based L2… more

WSU Breaks Top 20 HERD List For R&D Funding In Engineering

Posted January 15, 2024 The National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development Survey (HERD) shows which American institutions conducted the nation's most industry-funded research and development. Based on the data, one Kansas institution is leading the charge. Released in… more

OMB Bank Converts Lenexa Office to Kansas City Branch

Posted January 11, 2024 Springfield Mo.-based OMB Bank announced it has converted its Lenexa office into a retail and commercial bank branch. OMB entered the Kansas City market with its Lenexa loan production office in June located at the Lenexa… more

Eighth Circuit Court Denies UMB Bank’s RICO Claim Against Benton Heirs

Posted January 11, 2024 The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied UMB Bank’s bid to reinstate a lawsuit filed against the heirs of the Thomas Hart Benton estate, calling UMB’s argument groundless. UMB Bank and the heirs of Thomas… more

True Wealth & Co. Sells To Minnesota-based $5.7B AUM Wealth Firm

Posted January 11, 2024 Overland Park-based True Wealth & Co. LLC will merge with Minnesota-based Intellicents, adding $158 million in assets under management to the Minnesota firm. The owners of True Wealth, CEO Bryan Sarff, CFO Kenny Burkhead and personal… more

Analysis: How Long Will $1M in Retirement Savings Last in KS and MO

Posted January 10, 2024 Midwest states like Kansas and Missouri are among the top states where retirees with $1 million saved could get the most for their money, according to an analysis from GoBankingRates. The financial planning website used the… more

University Health Requests $22M For New Non-Clinical Services Building

Posted January 10, 2024 Updated January 12, 2024 Jackson County Legislature is considering whether to authorize $22 million to construct a new building for University Health. County legislators voted 8-1 on Monday that would appropriate $22 million from the undesignated… more