Jackson County
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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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Posted August 31, 2026 Kansas City Councilwoman Andrea Bough has stepped down from her position and has joined the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City as the organization’s next interim president and chief executive officer. Bough began her new role…
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Posted August 24, 2026 Swope Health announced the selection of two leadership appointments: Rachael Gandolph as executive vice president of dental services and Debra Simpson as chief human resources officer. Gandolph will guide Swope Health’s dental strategy, operations and expansion…
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Posted August 24, 2026 Former Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City executive Jeff Ahlers joined the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as its next chief financial officer. Ahlers begins his new role at NAIC effective immediately and will…
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Posted August 21, 2026 The Kansas City Council has approved the Royals stadium deal, which would create a new ballpark and mixed-use district in Crown Center. City Council members voted 11-2 to approve the agreement during Thursday's meeting. The vote…
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Posted August 20, 2026 Bank of Springfield, an Illinois-based bank, announced its expansion into the Kansas City market with a new branch. The branch officially opened on August 11 at 8622 NE 85th Street. This location marks the 17th branch…
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