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Skoog-McKenney puts water at center of Kansas governor run
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Mayor Curt Skoog and Dr. Jen Bacani McKenney are making water their top issue in the 2026 Kansas governor race, arguing the state needs a long-term plan to protect farms, ranches, families and industry.
ProLegal launches pre-settlement funding in Kansas as new law takes effect
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ProLegal has begun offering pre-settlement funding to Kansas personal injury plaintiffs on July 1, 2026, the same day the state’s new Transparency in Consumer Legal Funding Act took effect.
Mayor Curt Skoog to visit Kansas communities for US@250 events
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Mayor Curt Skoog will travel across Kansas on July 2 and July 4, 2026, to spotlight voting rights and civic participation as part of his campaign’s THRIVE Agenda.
SOKO Aesthetics & Wellness wins Best Med Spa in Kansas City
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SOKO Aesthetics & Wellness earned Best Med Spa in Kansas City in The Pitch Best of KC awards after its first year in business, along with honors for injector, facials, esthetician and weight management.
Amwins buys Jackson-Lloyd to expand accident and health offerings
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Amwins said July 1, 2026, that it has acquired Jackson-Lloyd and folded the specialty MGA into Amwins Specialty Casualty Solutions.
Vortex Doors Kansas City marks SuperTech Day with superhero photo contest
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Vortex Doors Kansas City joined the industry’s 2026 SuperTech Day recognition campaign with a superhero-themed photo competition honoring its technicians in Kansas City, Kansas.
Skoog and McKenney unveil THRIVE Kansas plan
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Mayor Curt Skoog and Dr. Jennifer Bacani McKenney are rolling out a Kansas gubernatorial campaign plan centered on housing, schools, health care, rural development and democracy reforms.
Johnson County Rehabilitation Hospital adds 10 beds in Overland Park
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Johnson County Rehabilitation Hospital at Overland Park is expanding by 10 inpatient rehabilitation beds at its College Boulevard facility.
RaptorUSA adds SiriusXM ad planning tools for businesses
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RaptorUSA launched a new set of online planning tools to help businesses estimate SiriusXM advertising costs, compare audiences and build draft campaigns before buying satellite radio ads. The Wichita-based agency says the resources aim to make…
Empowerment Network marks 20 years with Omaha leadership conference
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The Empowerment Network drew more than 450 people to Omaha for its 20th anniversary African American Leadership Conference and Revive Black Business Expo, spotlighting entrepreneurship, wealth building, career growth and civic engagement….
Study: Most negative gym reviews focus on how clubs are run
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A study of 5,497 one- and two-star Google reviews from 256 high-review-count gyms and fitness clubs found that reviewers most often complained about operations, not equipment, across eight U.S. metros.
AAPEX student engine competition returns with nine teams in Las Vegas
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AAPEX will bring back its student engine teardown-and-rebuild contest on Nov. 4 in Las Vegas, with nine teams from seven high schools and technical colleges competing.
Gridiron Greats names 2026 Hall of Fame class
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Gridiron Greats Assistance Fund will honor seven former players and advocates at its Hall of Fame Gala Oct. 2 at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago.
Woody Auction sets October 17 sale led by Tiffany Studios Peony lamp
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Woody Auction will hold an Art Glass & Furniture Auction on Oct. 17 in Douglass, Kansas, led by a Tiffany Studios Peony table lamp estimated at $45,000 to $65,000. The sale also features Wave Crest, Loetz, carnival glass, sterling flatware,…
Safely.Living exits stealth with housing consultant partnership
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Safely.Living has launched publicly with US Housing Consultants to modernize emergency call-for-aid systems in federally subsidized senior housing.
Incisive Consultants promotes Brian Bircher to vice president of strategic growth
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Incisive Consultants has promoted Brian Bircher to vice president of strategic growth as the Epic consulting firm expands after landing on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list for the second time.
NeighborWorks America awards $4.14M in supplemental grants to 23 groups
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NeighborWorks America is distributing $4.14 million in flexible supplemental grants to 23 network organizations across 17 states and the District of Columbia.
RoutingBox lands $22M growth investment to expand NEMT software nationwide
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RoutingBox has raised $22 million from Phase Line Growth Partners to speed national expansion, add AI features and pursue acquisitions in the non-emergency medical transportation market.
Bellus Academy adds TikTok Shop training to beauty curriculum
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Bellus Academy has added TikTok Shop Training to programs in California and Kansas, giving beauty students lessons in social commerce, branding and content creation at no extra cost.
Incisive Consultants lands on 2026 Inc. 5000 after 53% growth
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Incisive Consultants, an Overland Park healthcare IT consulting firm focused on Epic systems, was named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
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