Clay County

Lockton Hires Travis Leonard as CFO

Posted July 8, 2024 Kansas City-based Lockton has hired Travis Leonard, formerly of Hostess Brands, as the company’s new chief financial officer. Leonard began his new role effective July 8, according to a release Monday. He succeeds Troy Cook who… more

Gov. Parson to Discuss Keeping Chiefs, Royals in Missouri

Posted July 8, 2024 Missouri Governor Mike Parson will meet with local officials Monday to discuss ways to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. Parson will attend a meeting in Kansas City with Mayor Quinton Lucas and… more

Stowers Institute Appoints Dr. Jennifer Gerton as its New Dean

Posted July 2, 2024 The Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research has named Dr. Jennifer Gerton, as its new dean. Gerton joined the Stowers Institute in 2002 as an investigator. Her research focuses on chromosome organization and… more

Saint Luke’s Health System Expands Cancer Services in the Northland

Posted July 2, 2024 The Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute announced the formation of a new cancer program, allowing for more services for residents in the Northland. The new cancer program will expand to the campus of Saint Luke's North Hospital,… more

New Country Club Plaza Owners Ensure Infrastructure Improvements and Focus on Local Cuisine

Posted July 2, 2024 The new owners of the Country Club Plaza, Texas-based Highland Park Village, held its first conference where they shared their vision for the 1 million square foot retail property. Highland Park Village officially purchased the property… more

Savion Sells 150 MW Solar Project in Illinois

Posted July 1, 2024 Kansas City-based Savion has sold a 150-megawatt solar project to Ameren Missouri. The Cass County Solar Project is located in Beardstown, Illinois, and is expected to utilize up to 330,000 solar modules across approximately 1,700 acres,… more

Liberty Hospital Officially Joins The University of Kansas Health System

Posted July 1, 2024 Liberty Hospital has now officially joined the University of Kansas Health System and will soon begin an integration process for staff. News of both hospitals officially finalizing a partnership agreement was made during a livestream update… more

Region Manufacturing Index Show Less Inflation Pressure, More Employment Woes

Posted July 1, 2024 Creighton University released its Mid-America Business Conditions Index for June, which climbed above growth neutral while inflation cools on wholesale prices. The Business Conditions Index, which uses the same methodology as the National Institute for Supply… more

First Federal Bank of Kansas City Adds Jenny Michaels as Chief Risk Officer

Posted June 27, 2024 First Federal Bank of Kansas City has hired Jenny Michaels as its next chief risk officer. Michaels succeeds Mike Sidebottom, who plans to retire after 42 years at the bank, according to a release Thursday. With… more

Country Club Plaza to be Officially Sold Friday

Posted June 26, 2024 The Kansas City Country Club Plaza District Council has confirmed the Country Club Plaza will officially sold on Friday. The Plaza District Council confirmed Tuesday that the Dallas-based firm Highland Park Village Partners will finalize the… more