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The Kansas City Star

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Ice cream and interior design: See 2 local KC businesses opening in the West Bottoms

Two local businesses in Kansas City will be opening in the West Bottoms . SomeraRoad — the developer behind the ongoing, large-scale redevelopment of the West Bottoms area with rehabbed historic buildings and new construction, new apartments, more retail and added amenities — announced that French Custard and Blackbird Collection will be opening locations in the neighborhood next year, according to a news release. Blackbird Collection, a fashion and interior design shop, will relocate from the Crossroads to the Moline building in the West Bottoms at 1015 Mulberry St. Blackbird, which opened three years ago, offers a curated selection of clothing, accessories, furniture, art and other objects while highlighting unique brands and women-founded labels. The Moline is being renovated with retail space and more than 100 lofts. “The West Bottoms has the character, creative energy and sense of possibility we were looking for as we considered Blackbird’s future,” Amy Appleton Dreyer, founder of Blackbird Collection, said in a statement. “This new location will give us the opportunity to create the Blackbird experience we have always imagined, with the freedom to evolve the brand and bring our vision fully to life. We have built an incredible community in Kansas City, and

Kansas City, MO · 15d

Sports Business Journal

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Legends Global to run Royals’ ballpark project

Legends Global will serve as the Royals’ owners’ rep on their project to build a 34,000-seat stadium in the heart of Kansas City. The $1.9B venue’s ceremonial groundbreaking is expected in early 2027 ahead of opening in 2030. The open-air ballpark will sit amid an 85-acre mixed-use development at Crown Center, just south of downtown Kansas City. The Royals are partnering with Hallmark Cards on the development; the total investment in the stadium and surrounding real estate is $3B.

Kansas City, MO · 15d
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hoodline.com

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Excelsior Springs Furniture Store Closes After 39 Years, Lease Runs Out

Fowler’s Fine Furniture is closing its remaining store in Excelsior Springs, ending a family furniture business that traces its roots back 39 years. The company must vacate its premises before the end of 2026, and a liquidation sale began Thursday, October 15, 2026, at its 156 Crown Hill Road location. No exact closing date has been set, and the shutdown will affect four full-time and three part-time employees.

Excelsior Springs, MO · 16d
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The Kansas City Star

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Brewery and coffee roastery to close a KC area location. ‘Unsustainable to continue'

A joint coffee roastery-brewery business is closing its Crossroads location, with its team stating that it is “unsustainable to continue operations” after seven years of serving coffee by morning and beer by evening. Rochester Brewing and Roasting Co. announced on Facebook on Monday night that the space at 2129 Washington St. in Kansas City would close on Jan. 3. “We are so grateful for the past seven years,” the post said. “It has simply become unsustainable to continue operations at that location.” In an email, general manager and head brewer David Bulcock told The Star that their original location, which opened in 2019, saw a slump in foot traffic and bookings for their event space located in the back of the brewery and roastery. Those factors, combined with the increasing costs that many small businesses face right now, led to his team’s decision to close the Crossroads location. Staff were informed Monday, Bulcock said, hoping it would give them enough time between now and January to find other jobs. Rochester Brewing and Roasting Co. to remain open in Parkville This eventual closure will leave Kansas Citians with a single location of Rochester Brewing and Roasting Co. in Parkville, which the

Kansas City, MO · 17d

areadevelopment.com

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Wagner Logistics Plans Liberty, Missouri, Warehouse Operations

Third-party logistics provider Wagner Logistics plans to expand its operations in Liberty, Missouri. The project is expected to create 79 jobs in Clay County. The company will lease two warehouse facilities totaling more than 830,000 square feet, providing manufacturing support, distribution and transportation management services for a Kansas City-area manufacturer.

Liberty, MO · 16d

familyvacationsus.com

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This Little Missouri Town Packs More Than A Dozen Quilt Shops Onto One Walkable Main Street

One quilting tutorial channel helped turn a quiet farm town into a place where fabric shops line the main street like candy stores. That’s not an exaggeration. Bus tours roll in just to shop for cotton prints and thread. The same small Missouri community is closely tied to the...

Hamilton, MO · 18d

kq2.com

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From helping his mom to building a business: Tate Henry transforms the wig marketplace

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Tate Henry is the founder of Wigsy, an online marketplace and community for women who wear wigs. The idea came from watching his mom deal with hair loss and seeing how expensive wigs could be. Wanting to help her find the best wig possible, Henry came up with the idea for Wigsy.

St Joseph, MO · 17d

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Chase Candy to celebrate new ownership

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- Chase Candy Company will celebrate its new ownership with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event will happen at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 1307 S. 59th St. It will feature remarks from current and former owners, followed by a ribbon-cutting. Guests can also enjoy refreshments,...

St Joseph, MO · 18d

farmerpublishing.com

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Nodaway County Cattlemen’s Association to host free farm succession planning seminar

The Nodaway County Cattlemen’s Association (NCCA) will host “Plan for the Future: Farm Succession Planning Seminar” on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the Ag Learning Center in Maryville, Missouri. The session is designed to offer actionable guidance for area farm families and local business owners preparing to transition their operations to the next generation.

Maryville, MO · 17d

excelsiorcitizen.com

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Lifelong Friends Celebrate Opening of Streamline Plumbing in Excelsior Springs

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (Oct. 19, 2026) — When Brandon McKinney and Cody Stanfill were freshmen in high school, they were already dreaming about owning a business together. They even came up with a name, BNC Enterprises, and tried their hands at a few entrepreneurial ventures. "We always knew we...

Excelsior Springs, MO · 18d

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Ol’ MacDonald’s Farm hosts first OctoberFest at farmgrounds

SAVANNAH, Mo. (KQTV) -- A new event took place at Old MacDonald's Farm in Savannah to bring in that fall feeling. OctoberFest is the first ever event of its kind at the farm, and it brought in hundreds of residents from Andrew and Buchanan counties. Event organizers say they wanted...

Savannah, MO · 20d

franchisetimes.com

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La Madeleine Aims to Renew Franchise Growth Efforts With Midwest Debut

Dallas-based La Madeleine, owned by French restaurant conglomerate Groupe Le Duff, is bringing its fast-casual French cafe chain to the Midwest with an eight-unit Kansas City development deal. The development is led by entrepreneur Eddie Musallet and the Musallet Group, known for operating grocery, retail, convenience store and gas station...

Kansas City, MO · 21d

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Groundbreaking Held for Important New Apartment Complex

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and community leaders celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for a new apartment complex on Thursday. Bryan Properties is building the complex at 5408 North Point Road, near the YMCA at the Shoppes at North Village. This will be the first new apartment complex built in...

St Joseph, MO · 22d

KSHB 41 Action News

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Grocery prices climb as shoppers look for ways to save

Shoppers looking to save money at the checkout counter may want to rethink what goes into their carts. That includes swapping beef for less expensive options such as chicken or pork.

Kansas City, MO · 22d

broadbandbreakfast.com

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The 1950s, When the Big Three Networks Had an Advantage Built Right Into America’s TV Sets

This article summarizes several of the key points in Lesson 8: The Distinctly American Style of Broadcast Television, which is part of Broadband Breakfast's online course, "150 Years of American Telecommunications." A new lesson will be released every Monday. On New Year’s Day 1954, the smallest of America’s four national...

Kansas City, MO · 21d

myfamilytravels.com

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This Missouri Fabric Shop Brings Vintage Prints Back To Your Sewing Table

If your sewing room could use a little more personality, this place knows exactly where to start. This Missouri fabric shop is packed with vintage-inspired prints that feel nostalgic without looking dusty or dated. You will find florals, retro patterns, bold colors, and quilting fabrics that can change the whole...

Parkville, MO · 10-07

fox4kc.com

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Kansas business owner sentenced for employment tax crimes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas business owner was sentenced on Monday for multiple employment tax crimes. 48-year-old man Ephantus Mwangi, a Kenyan national and Missouri resident, was sentenced to 51 months in prison for willfully failing to pay over employment taxes to the IRS for the company he owned and operated.

Missouri · 23d

excelsiorcitizen.com

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Fowler’s Fine Furniture Closing After 39 Years, Ending a Century-Old Family Retail Tradition

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. (Oct. 14, 2026) — After nearly four decades in business and a history stretching back more than a century, Fowler’s Fine Furniture is preparing to close its doors for good. The family-owned retailer has announced the closure of its remaining Excelsior Springs location, bringing an end to a business that has served generations of customers throughout the region.

Excelsior Springs, MO · 23d

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Bryan Properties break ground on St. Joseph apartment complex

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce and community leaders joined Bryan Properties to celebrate the groundbreaking of its new apartment complex. Bryan Properties is a property company based in Springfield, Missouri, and is spearheading the project. The apartment complex is located on 5408 North Point...

St Joseph, MO · 22d

insidebrookside.com

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The New Fareway Market Now Open in Waldo

For decades, McGonigle’s Market was the kind of neighborhood grocery store that inspired loyalty. At 79th and Ward Parkway, customers squeezed into a tight parking lot, threaded their way through narrow aisles and waited in holiday lines that could stretch out the door—all to get the steaks, seafood, turkey or other special-order items they trusted.

Kansas City, MO · 23d