McLouth
McLouth, KS · Business
ksal.com
Mokas Expanding With 9 New Locations
Salina based Mokas Coffee & Eatery is growing, and expanding with multiple locations across the Kansas City area. According to JRI Hospitality, they have signed a nine-unit franchise development deal with Cornerstone Hospitality. It includes includes six units across Clay and Jackson Counties on the Missouri side of the greater Kansas City market, along with three additional development units in Kansas markets outside the metro area. Those three additional units will be directed to the Kansas markets of Derby, Garden City, and Manhattan, with active site selection underway and a 2027 opening targeted as the group builds out the full nine-unit development.
sunflowerstateradio.com
🎙️ K-State Agriculture Today: 2256 – Keeping an Eye on Future Reports for the Grain Market…Beef Stocker Field Day
00:01:05 – Grain Market Price Trends: K-State grain economist, Daniel O’Brien, starts the show as he explains the historic week in the grain market and how future reports could impact market reactions. 00:12:05 – K-State Beef Stocker Field Day: K-State Extension beef cattle specialist, Dale Blasi, continues the...
Kansas State Collegian
Union bowling center rebrands, engraving services to expand offerings
The K-State Student Union Bowling Center has rebranded to The Wabash as part of a larger renovation of the Student Union basement over the summer. The renovations updated much of the area around the bowling alley and allowed Union Engraving Services and the K-State Bowling Club to expand into larger spaces.
KVOE
Law signs two year commitment to now serve as permanent Emporia Chamber President and CEO following five months in interim role
The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce now has a permanent leader at the helm for at least the next two years. It was announced Tuesday that Mike Law has dropped the interim tag as Chamber President and will now hold the official title after agreeing to a two-year commitment with the chamber. Law was named as the interim president back in March following the departure of previous interim President and CEO Christian Keisler back in February.
WIBW
Topeka jumps nine points on list for Midwest Startups
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - In recent years, Topeka’s seen quite a few new businesses. A lot of those successful start-ups come out of Omni Circle Group. The nonprofit measures its success and impact on the capital city through Midwest Startups, which ranks Midwest cities across the region based on their startup ecosystems.
1350kman.com
1880 Beef to open 2nd location in Manhattan
1880 Beef is opening a second location on the west side of Manhattan. Andy and Sara Larson, a seventh-generation ranching family, are owners of 1880 Beef and the Wild & Blooming Floral Shop in Manhattan. The family’s business evolved from selling bulk beef directly to customers in an alley by...
adastraradio.com
Kansas Crop Progress and Condition Report for the Week Ending August 23
MANHATTAN, Kan. – For the week ending August 23, 2026, there were 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture supplies rated 25% very short, 36% short, 36% adequate, and 3% surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated 25% very short, 38% short, 34% adequate, and 3% surplus.
KSNT
dailycoffeenews.com
Mokas Continues Kansas City-Area Expansion with 9-Unit Deal
Salina, Kansas-born cafe chain and roasting company Mokas Coffee & Eatery has signed a nine-unit franchise development agreement with a new business entity called Cornerstone Hospitality. The deal includes six planned stores in Clay and Jackson counties on the Missouri side of the Kansas City market, plus three additional Kansas...
farmtalknews.com
Cattle Chat: The economics of creep feeding
As the grazing season winds down toward fall, Kansas State University veterinarians say cattle producers may want to consider the practice of “creep feeding” to sustain growth in calves. In a recent episode of “Cattle Chat with the Beef Cattle Institute,” veterinarians Brad White, Bob Larson and Phillip...
ksal.com
Abilene Awarded Funding For Rural Business Accelerator Program
The City of Abilene has been awarded an $89,787 USDA Rural Business Development Grant to establish a Rural Business Accelerator Program, which will be delivered in partnership with Driving Dickinson County. The year-long program will begin Oct. 1, 2026, and run through Sept. 30, 2027, providing eligible small and emerging...
WIBW
Topeka farm offers free sunflower seeds before mowing fields
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka farm is inviting the public to take sunflower seeds from its fields for free before the plants are mowed down to make room for pumpkin patch activities. Jay Shively, owner of Shively Farms, said the farm’s sunflowers are now out of bloom. “Instead...
sunflowerstateradio.com
🎙️ K-State Agriculture Today: 2253 – Trends in Mourning Doves…Putting Smooth Bromegrass Back in Fields
00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Mourning Doves: Beginning the show is part of a Fins, Fur and Feathers podcast episode with Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken as they chat about mourning doves in Kansas, noting how their population has trended and hunting potential. 00:12:05 – Smooth Bromegrass Renovations:...
KVOE
Equipment from Emporia’s former Tyson plant to sell as part of online auction next month
Next month, Tyson Foods will auction off equipment from its processing facility in Emporia. BidSpotter lists nearly 600 items as part of the online auction, including scales, carts, printers, barcode scanners, knife sharpeners, vacuum packers, leak detectors, lab equipment, ovens and conveyor belts among other items. The auction comes over...
WIBW
Developer shares plans on new QuikTrip, housing development in South Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A developer shared plans on the QuikTrip property off of I-470 and South Topeka Boulevard in Topeka, Kan. EHI Development Vice President Jerry Roush and Russ Briggs joined forces to come up with a new development in the area at I-470 and South Topeka Blvd. 13...
The Topeka Capital-Journal
It's Your Business has Heartland Dermatology and GO Topeka
Announcements Heartland Dermatology recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ricks Dermatology and Radiance Medical Spa , effective Jan. 1, 2027. The partnership brings together two organizations with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional dermatologic care and expanding access to high-quality services throughout Kansas. Founded and led by Matt Ricks, Ricks Dermatology has served the Topeka and Lawrence communities for the past decade. The practice offers comprehensive medical dermatology, skin cancer surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery, and aesthetic services through Radiance Medical Spa. "This partnership represents much more than growth," said Tara Gillespie, CEO of Heartland Dermatology. "It is about bringing together two organizations that share the same values and the same vision for expanding access across Kansas." As part of the acquisition, patients will continue receiving care from the same trusted providers at the same clinic locations, with no interruption in services. Radiance Medical Spa will be rebranded as Heartland Aesthetica and will become part of Heartland's growing portfolio of aesthetic services. "After an exhaustive search, we found a partner who values our culture and patient-focused care," said Ricks. The addition of the Topeka and Lawrence locations strengthens Heartland Dermatology's statewide presence. GO Topeka , in
KVOE
Flint Hills Mall anticipating opening of new tenant storefront between September and October while actively searching for new tenant to fill PetSense space
There is a lot to be excited about at the Flint Hills Mall, with a new tenant set to open soon and mall leadership actively pursuing others. During an interview with KVOE News on Friday, Mall Manager Clarence Frye stated that Ollie’s, the newest tenant at the mall, announced earlier this year, should be up and running within the next 1-2 months.