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Enterprise Bank Promotes Aaron Wiens To Director of C&I Lending in KC

Posted September 10, 2026 Enterprise Bank & Trust has promoted Aaron Wiens to senior vice president and director of commercial & industrial banking for the Kansas City market. Wiens brings with him more than two decades of experience to the… more

Hawthorn Bank Merges with FSC Bancshares, Inc., Expands Missouri Footprint

Posted September 10, 2026 Jefferson City, Missouri-based Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc., has completed its merger with FSC Bancshares, Inc. Hawthorn officially merged FSC into its operations on September 3. As part of the merger, Hawthorn absorbed FSC and its wholly owned… more

First Citizens Bank Acquisition Expands Presence in Midwest Region

Posted September 10, 2026 North Carolina-based First Citizens Bank announced it has converted over 130 branches it acquired from BMO Bank, including locations in Kansas and Missouri. First Citizens Bank acquired Chicago, Illinois-based BMO Bank N.A. on September 4, bringing… more

Kansas City to Break Ground on MLK Pedestrian Bridge

Posted September 8, 2026 Kansas City leaders will break ground on will break ground this Wednesday on the MLK Park pedestrian bridge across Brush Creek. Mayor Quinton Lucas and U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver will join City officials and Parks leadership… more

KC Civic Council Elects Paul Holewinski as New Chair

Posted September 8, 2026 The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City announced Paul Holewinski, president and chief executive officer of Academy Bank, has been elected Chair. Holewinski succeeds Lisa Krigsten, who served as Chair for the past two years and… more

Mayor Lucas Recommends Kevin McManus to Fill Seat on Kansas City Council

Posted September 3, 2026 Updated September 4, 2026 at 9:17 a.m. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Mayor Quinton Lucas has recommended Kevin McManus to fill the 6th District At-Large seat on the Kansas City Council.… more

Equity Bank to Expand Iowa Footprint, Plans Merger with Lincoln Savings Bank

Posted September 3, 2026 Wichita-based Equity Bank announced it has entered into a merger agreement with Lincoln Savings Bank and its holding company, adding 16 new locations to Equity’s portfolio and bolstering its Iowa presence. Lincoln Bancorp is the parent… more

CommunityAmerica Credit Union Welcomes Rhonda Pavlicek as New CFO

Posted September 3, 2026 CommunityAmerica Credit Union announced Rhonda Pavlicek has been selected as its new chief financial officer. Pavlicek brings more than three decades of experience with her to the role. Before joining CommunityAmerica, she served as executive vice… more

AMC Theatres Launches New Film Company in Leawood, Kansas

Posted September 1, 2026 AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. announced the launch of Leawood Films, a film distribution company aimed at bringing more films to the big screen. Leawood Films will be headquartered both in Los Angeles and at AMC Theatres'… more

Chiefs & Hunt Midwest Form Partnership Venture for Stadium and Headquarters

Posted September 1, 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs and Hunt Midwest announced the launch of Two-Point Development, a joint real estate venture that will help develop the team’s next stadium and headquarters. The Two-Point Development partnership will be the master… more