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Kansas City University Welcomes First Class For Anesthesiologist Program

Posted February 10, 2026 Kansas City University has welcomed its inaugural class to the Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program at the Joplin campus. The class consists of 24 students who will participate in a 28-month program focused… more

Centerpoint Medical Center Names Robyn Miller as Chief Nursing Officer

Posted February 10, 2026 Centerpoint Medical Center announced it has appointed Robyn Miller as chief nursing officer. Miller brings over 20 years of healthcare experience and 13 years within the HCA Midwest Health system to his new role. She most… more

St. Louis-based Kadean Construction Announces Leadership Changes

Posted February 10, 2026 St. Louis-based Kadean Construction, with a presence in Kansas City, has made several leadership changes for the company. As part of the firm’s leadership restructuring, Kadean will consolidate its operations into three pillars, including industrial, healthcare,… more

MegaKC Announces Promotion of Ryan Mills to COO

Posted February 10, 2026 North Kansas City-based MegaKC has promoted Ryan Mills to chief operating officer of the construction company. Ryan brings 13 years of experience at MegaKC to the role of COO. He began her service at MegaKC as… more

Signature Bank and Midwest Trust Partner to Launch New Division

Posted February 5, 2026 Midwest Trust has entered into a collaboration with Chicago-based Signature Bank to create a new decision that will focus on estate planning support. Founded in 2006, Signature Bank, an Illinois state-chartered bank, announced the launch of… more

Captrust Acquires OP-based Meritage Portfolio Management, $2.4B in Assets

Posted February 5, 2026 CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, an investment management firm in North Carolina, announced it has acquired Overland Park-based Meritage Portfolio Management. Meritage joined CAPTRUST in December 2025 and will adopt the CAPTRUST brand, according to a release. Headquartered… more

Rockhurst University Receives $1M Grant to Bolster AI Education

Posted February 4, 2026 Rockhurst University has received over $1 million to establish new programs and facilities that will bolster artificial intelligence and technology education in the Kansas City region. Rockhurst will receive $1.031 million in federal Community Project Funding,… more

Starlight Theatre Receives $3M in Tax Credits for Campus Improvements

Posted February 3, 2026 The Missouri Development Finance Board has allocated $3 million in tax credits to the Starlight Theatre for capital improvements across its campus. Starlight will utilize these tax credits as the final funding for its Uniquely KC… more

Hunt Midwest Makes New Executive Role, Heather Jones Joins as General Counsel, SVP

Posted February 3, 2026 Hunt Midwest announced it had hired Heather Jones as general counsel and senior vice president. Jones’s role was newly created as the real estate development company continues its growth. ones will work to scale the company’s… more

Olathe City Council to Vote on New $300M Chiefs HQ STAR Bonds

Posted February 2, 2026 Updated at 10:46 a.m., February 4, 2026 The Olathe City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 3, concerning the city’s proposed STAR bonds for the new Kansas City Chiefs headquarters facility.… more