Kansas


C2FO to Partner, Collaborate with Kansas State

Leawood-based C2FO is partnering directly with Kansas State University’s college of engineering to both help develop the computer science department and create a potential pipeline of trained employees in the future.  Created by Sandy Kemper, a member of both the… more

Taber Named Next Provost and VP of KSU

Kansas State University President Richard Meyers today named Charles Taber as the next provost and vice president of the university.  Taber will replace April Mason who currently holds that same position.  “I am looking forward to working with the leadership… more

Former Teacher Donates Millions to KU

The University of Kansas just received a $7.4 million estate gift to benefit students majoring in the arts, humanities and education.  And they got that gift, from a retired teacher. Lavon Brosseau, of Concordia, died in 2016 at the age of… more

Coleman Co. Renews Distribution Center Lease

Outdoor product maker Coleman Co., which helped spearhead the region’s growth as a national center for logistics and distribution a decade ago, has renewed the lease on its 1,107,000-square-foot distribution center in Gardner.  Newmark Grubb Zimmer, a commercial real estate… more

Sheahon Zenger Relieved of Duties at KU

University of Kansas Athletic Director Sheahon Zenger was relieved of his duties this morning by Chancellor Doug Girod.  Zenger was let go without cause so he will get a payout of a little more than $1.4 million.  That includes two… more

New Distribution Center Opening in Edgerton

Emporia-based Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation will open a distribution center in Edgerton in June of this year.  The facility will be located in the Inland Port VIII at the Logistics Park, next to the BNSF Intermodal Facility.  The first shipments from… more

New Name, New Look for Kemper Arena

Kemper Arena is now officially Hy-Vee arena.  An agreement between Hy-Vee Inc. and Foutch Architecture and Development was announced this week with Hy-vee purchasing exclusive naming rights and other partnership benefits.   "The commitment of Hy-Vee is a symbolic step for… more

JE Dunn Gets Contract for KCI Parking Garage

Kansas City-based JE Dunn has been awarded the $100 million contract for the parking garage at the new KCI terminal.  The announcement was made Wednesday morning by Edgemoor team member Clark, Weitx, Clarkson (CWC), the joint venture responsible for the… more

50 Kansans You Should Know: 2018

The differences could not be more stark: Hailing from the ranks of bankers, concert promoters, farmers, scientists, real-estate developers, wealth managers, ranchers, state troopers, entrepreneurs, dog breeders, insurance executives, policy wonks, weightlifters, accountants and race car drivers—we’re just getting started… more

Prime Healthcare Names New CEO

Steven D. Wilkinson. FACHE, is the new Chief Executive Officer for the Kansas City Region of Prime Healthcare.  That includes Providence Medical Center, Kansas City KS; Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth, KS; St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO; and St. Mary’s… more