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Parris Communications Promotes Senior Exec, Hires Former FOX4 Anchor

Posted April 23, 2025 Kansas City-based Parris Communications announced it has promoted long-time senior executive Kelly Cooper to managing director, while also hiring former FOX4 news anchor Kevin Barry to director of media relations. Cooper, a 17-year veteran of the… more

An Ordinance, A Vote and a Complicated Ballot

Last night I was able to attend a meeting of the National Association of Women in Construction.  The Kansas City chapter has grown to close to 100 members making it the largest chapter in the country.  All of the women,… more

Park University Board Selects Interim President

Posted April 21, 2025 Park University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Kathrine Swanson as the University’s interim president, beginning her role effective April 23. Swanson assumes the role of interim president following former Park president Shane Smeed’s decision to… more

Lenexa-based QC Holdings Will Be Acquired in $115M Merger

Posted April 21, 2025 Lenexa-based QC Holdings Inc. is to be acquired by the New York-based business development and lending company, Prospect Capital Corporation. The two companies announced they will be entering into a definitive merger agreement where a portfolio… more

UMKC Selects Paul Luepke as Dean of School of Dentistry

Posted April 16, 2025 UMKC has selected Paul Luepke to be its new dean of the School of Dentistry following a national search. Luepke will begin his new role effective June 1, according to a release. He will help lead… more

North Kansas City Hospital Joins Mayo Clinic Care Network

Posted April 16, 2025 North Kansas City Hospital is joining the Mayo Clinic network, a global network of independent healthcare systems. As a member of the nonprofit network, NKCH will receive access to the Mayo Clinic's knowledge and digital solutions… more

Port KC Committee Votes on $10B Bonds for Google’s Northland Data Center

Posted April 15, 2025 The Port Authority of Kansas City voted to approve a $10 billion tax break for Google's data center in the Kansas City Northland. The Port KC development committee met on Monday where members voted to recommend… more

KC Business Leaders Form Coalition, Urge State Leaders to Keep Royals and Chiefs Inside Region

Posted April 15, 2025 Kansas City’s business leaders have joined together to form a coalition with one mission: “keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in the region.” On Monday, leaders from the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, the… more

Arvest Bank Names New Regional Executive for KS, MO

Posted April 14, 2025 Arvest Bank has announced the promotion of Kirk Hays to the role of regional executive for the Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas markets. As a 31-year veteran of Arvest Bank, Hays will oversee the bank’s northwest region.… more

JE Dunn Construction Names New CFO

Posted April 14, 2025 JE Dunn Construction has found its new chief financial officer in one of its board members. JE Dunn announced Bethany Ropa has been appointed CFO and will begin her latest role effective April 28, according to… more