Destination USA


Finally, A College Where I’d Send My Grandkids

Higher education has not covered itself in glory in recent years. The headlines are replete with tales of rising costs, falling enrollments, and university presidents needing “context” to decide whether anti-Semitism is a bad thing. Although my wife and I… more

KC Design Firm, Dimensional Innovations Transitions to Employee Ownership

Posted February 19, 2026 Overland Park-based Dimensional Innovations has announced that it has transitioned to an employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), effective immediately. Dimensional Innovations is a design firm with over 230 employees, with offices beyond… more

Stinson LLP Adopting AI Platform to Improve Attorney Workflows

Posted February 18, 2026 Kansas City-based law firm Stinson LLC announced it will be incorporating a generative AI platform into its operations to enhance and streamline services. Stinson is adopting the Harvey, domain-specific AI for legal and professional services. The… more

It’s Way Past Time to Wage War on Gun Violence

The Valentine’s Day mass shooting that tarnished a citywide celebration of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory prompted Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves to declare afterward: “I’m angry at what happened today. The people who came to this celebration… more

KC Health Systems Partner to Develop New Disease Research, Treatment Center

Posted February 18, 2026 A collaboration between The University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Kansas Health System, Children’s Mercy and Bold Advanced Medical Future Health, the organizations will develop a theranostic research and treatment center. The development is planned… more

Wichita-based MPR Acquires Credentialing Experts to Expand Regional Footprint

Posted February 18, 2026 Wichita-based Medical Provider Resources announced it has acquired Credentialing Experts, a healthcare credentialing firm in Kansas City. Credentialing Experts is a credentialing services and enrollment firm. Through this collaboration, MPR aims to strengthen its regional footprint… more

Stormont Vail Health Names Aaron Wootton as VP, IT, Chief Information Officer

Posted February 17, 2026 Stormont Vail Health has named Aaron Wootton as the new incoming vice president and chief information officer. Wootton will become the new vice president, IT, and CIO, effective February 23, 2026. He brings over 20 years… more

Populous Opens Newest Office in Atlanta

Posted February 17, 2026 Kansas City-based Populous announced it will be opening a new office in Atlanta, marking the 16th location in the Americas for the firm. Populous now operates 16 offices in the Americas and 35 worldwide. Leading the… more

National Advisors Trust Opens New Headquarters in Leawood

Posted February 17, 2026 National Advisors Trust has officially relocated its headquarters to a new location in Leawood, Kansas The company’s new headquarters are located at 11141 Overbrook Road, Suite 201. The space is over 14,000 square feet and is… more

Current Landing Announces New Upscale Sports Bar Concept

Posted February 17, 2026 Current Landing, the mixed-use waterfront development near CPKC Stadium, is introducing a new luxury sports bar in preparation for the 2026 World Cup activity. Revel at Current Landing is an upscale sports bar created by Kansas… more