Platte County

VML Lands Advertising Partnership with National Vision Holdings

Posted March 27, 2025 Kansas City-based advertising service agency, VML, has been selected to be the primary advertising partner for National Vision Holdings. Following a competitive review, VML will play a key role in leading National Vision’s brand platforms with… more

Associated Bank Adds Three Hires to Kansas City Market

Posted March 27, 2025 Associated Banc-Corp, a Green Bay, Wisconsin bank with over $43 billion in assets, has expanded its reach in the Kansas City market by adding three members to help grow its commercial banking team within the region.… more

H&R Block Hires Chief Information Security Officer

Posted March 26, 2025 Kansas City-based H&R Block, Inc. has found its new chief information security officer and will be welcoming the new leadership member at the of March. H&R Block announced Phillip Miller is joining the company as its… more

QTS Data Centers CEO Chad Williams Stepping Down After 20 Years

Posted March 26, 2025 QTS Data Centers announced that its chief executive officer and chairman, Chad Williams, will step down after more than twenty years in the position building the now $60 billion company. Williams’ decision to step down will… more

Martin City Brewing Company Expands to Country Club Plaza

Posted March 25, 2025 The Martin City Brewing Company announced it will open its sixth restaurant, Martin City Tavern, in the Country Club Plaza. The restaurant will be located at 4950 Main Street, according to a release shared with Ingram’s… more

Ferrellgas Partners CFO, Treasurer Announces Retirement

Posted March 24, 2025 Liberty-based Ferrellgas Partners announced its current chief financial officer and treasurer, Michael Cole, will retire from the company effective May 2. Ferrellgas said it has retained Moelis & Company LLC to advise on various financial strategies… more

Foley Equipment Names Jaime Elgas as Chief People Officer

Posted March 24, 2025 Foley Equipment announced that Jaime Elgas is joining the company as chief people officer. Elgas will join the Foley executive team effective April 7, according to a release. She will oversee human resources, recruitment, training, organizational… more

Nodaway Valley Bank Begins Work on New Smithville Location

Posted March 20, 2025 Nodaway Valley Bank has broken ground on a 4,000-square-foot full-service bank in Smithville. The new permanent bank will be located on the southeast corner of N. 169 Highway and Commercial Street in Smithville. Founded in 1868… more

In-Home Care Provider Expands Footprint in Kansas City

Posted March 19, 2025 Los Angeles-based Arosa has expanded its presence in the Kansas City area, opening an office to serve Kansas and Missouri residents. Arosa Kansas City—located at 1901 W. 47th Place, Westwood, Kansas—will provide senior care management and… more

KS Health Department Confirm First Measles Case Since 2018

Posted March 18, 2025 The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Stevens County Health Department have confirmed one positive case of measles. This is the first measles case in Kansas since 2018. It is currently unknown whether this… more