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Study: Missouri Rents Grew More Than Any Other State in Midwest

A study from Rent.com shows Kansas City rent prices have increased more than 7 percent year-over-year and Missouri’s rent growth leads nationally. From January 2023 to January 2024, rent prices rose by 1.13 percent, from $1,942 to $1,964. However, the… more

Landmark Bancorp Announces Abby Wendel as New CEO

Manhattan, Ks.-based Landmark Bancorp, Inc. announced it has appointed Abigail “Abby” Wendel to president and chief executive officer of the company and its subsidiary, Landmark National Bank. Wendel will begin her new role effective March 29 and will join the… more

Transit Study Proposes Two New Express Routes to KCI

The KCI Airport Public Transit Services Action Plan was released and is calling for more transit access to the airport's new single terminal. The study, conducted in collaboration with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, the Mid-America Regional Council and… more

KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Breaks Ground, Targets Early 2026 Completion

The KC Streetcar Authority has officially begun constructing the $61 million riverfront extension project to connect the streetcar line to the Berkley Riverfront Park. The Streetcar Authority along with its project partners at the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, the… more

Student Loan Company MOHELA Denies Allegations of “Call Deflection” Scheme

The Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri, or MOHELA, has denied allegations made against it by a teachers union and an advocacy group claiming the student loan company took part in a “call deflection scheme.” On Wednesday,… more

Region Index Shows Manufacturing Jobs Openings Sunk in February

Creighton University released its Mid-America Business Conditions Index which shows the region dropped back below growth neutral and a decrease in job openings and layoffs over the past 12 months for all states in the region. The Business Conditions Index,… more

Nine KC Metro Companies Rank on Inc. Regionals 2024: Midwest

Posted February 29, 2024 Inc. Magazine published its 2024 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest list which features nine companies from the Kansas City area. Companies on the Inc. Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2022. To… more

The Retirement Planning Group Makes First M&A Under New Parent Company

Posted February 29, 2024 Leawood-based The Retirement Planning Group has made its first RIA acquisition since being purchased by Los Angeles-based Cetera Holdings last year. The transaction further expands Cetera’s presence in the Kansas City market. Cetera Holdings is the… more

KC Fed President Encourages Patience Before Cutting Interest Rates

Posted February 29, 2024 In his debut public speech, Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Jeffrey Schmid said he would remain patient before deciding to cut interest rates and is committed to returning the inflation rate to the Fed’s target… more

Kansas City Chiefs Reveal Plans for Arrowhead Stadium Renovations

Posted February 28, 2024 Updated 3:32 p.m., February 28, 2024 During a press conference with the team's leaders, the Kansas City Chiefs revealed their vision for the renovated Arrowhead Stadium. At the conference Wednesday, Chiefs Chairman Clark Hunt and President… more