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Bar K Files For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted August 7, 2025 Bar K has filed for federal bankruptcy following the company’s decision to close its three locations last week. On July 29, Bar K announced it would be closing its locations in Kansas City, St. Louis and… more

Paul and Linda DeBruce Gift $25M to KU Gateway District, Football Stadium

Posted August 7, 2025 KU Athletics announced that alumni Paul DeBruce and Linda DeBruce gifted $25 million to support the Gateway District and the new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The Gateway District is a newly renovated area located on… more

Husch Blackwell Hires Erin Banks as First-Ever Chief Business Development Officer

Posted August 6, 2025 Husch Blackwell announced it has brought on Erin Banks to take on the role of chief business development officer, a new position added to the firm’s executive team. Banks brings with her more than 20 years… more

CRB Announces Three C-Suite Leadership Changes

Posted August 5, 2025 Kansas City-based CRB announced a restructuring of its leadership team with the addition of three new C-Suite roles. Lee Emel, formerly the interim president and CEO, will now serve as the chief innovation officer. Shannah Falcone… more

McCarthy Building Companies Names Leadership Team for Overland Park Office

Posted August 5, 2025 McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., has assembled an executive leadership team for its Kansas City office, who together make up a combined 70 years of construction industry experience. Joe Lewandowski, recently promoted to vice president and business… more

Fry-Wagner Sells KC Operations to Memphis-based Armstrong Company

Posted August 5, 2025 The Armstrong Company, a moving company, has expanded into the Kansas City area following its acquisition of Fry-Wagner Moving and Storage’s KC operations. Established in 1908 and headquartered in St. Louis, Fry-Wagner is a fourth-generation family-owned… more

Verimore Bank Merges with Clay County Savings Bank

Posted August 4, 2025 Verimore Bank has officially merged with Clay County Savings Bank, expanding its footprint in Northern Missouri. The merger between the two banks was completed on July 28. All Clay County Savings Bank locations reopened as Verimore… more

Dr. Vince Clinical Research Opens 5,000SF Expansion Project

Posted August 4, 2025 Dr. Vince Clinical Research has officially opened its new building expansion at its research campus in Overland Park. The Overland Park-based contract research organization announced the opening of its new 5,000-square-foot administration building, located at 7401… more

Euronet Announces $248M Merger With CoreCard

Posted July 31, 2025 Leawood-based Euronet announced it has entered into a merger agreement with CoreCard in an acquisition valued at approximately $248 million. The stock-for-stock merger transaction has been approved by the boards of directors of both companies and… more

Kansas City Council Approves Crossroads Community Improvement District

Posted July 29, 2025 The Kansas City Council voted to approve a petition to establish the Crossroads Community Improvement District, which will address public safety and beautification efforts for the area. The district spans the entire Crossroads Arts District, bounded… more