OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- World Finance Magazine has named QTS Realty Trust (NYSE: QTS), a leading provider of software-defined and mega scale data center solutions, the "Most Sustainable Company in the Data Center Industry" for the second consecutive year.

HUTCHINSON, Kan., Aug. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Data Center Inc. (DCI), the privately-owned developer of iCore360® core banking software and related digital technologies, is riding a new high tide of success in nationwide sales, marketing, and digital channel strategic initiatives led by recently-promoted Tanna Faulkner, Senior Vice President of Sales and Digital Channels.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ?LaborChart, the leading provider of integrated workforce management software for the construction industry, announced a strategic integration relationship with Portland, Ore.-based Viewpoint® a Trimble Company.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine listed Platinum Realty as one of America's fastest-growing private companies for the 9(th) time with a three-year sales growth of over 117%. With tens of thousands of companies that apply each year, making the list one time is a challenge. Only a small percentage make the list more than once, as each additional year becomes more difficult to maintain that level of growth with an increasing baseline. Less than 0.5% of companies make the list nine times, putting Platinum Realty among an elite and rare group. The company is on pace to continue its remarkable growth trajectory.

The Kansas 1st Congressional District covers a lot of territory, taking in all or part of 63 counties and occupying about two-thirds of the state’s land.

MISSION, Kan., Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ (Family Features) Returning to learning may bring more new experiences this fall than anyone ever imagined. Regardless of the learning environment, there are some tips and supplies that can make it easier on the whole family to restart curriculum.

MISSION, Kan., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) As people continue to navigate the world of social distancing, animal shelters across the country have seen an increase in pet adoptions. People are craving connection and companionship, and few things compare to the loyalty of dogs - from their affectionate snuggles on the couch to their wagging tails when you walk through the door.

MISSION, Kan., Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) With many Americans spending more time at home, they are also using more common household items such as cleaning supplies, pantry items and snacks, among other things.

TOPEKA — Former Lt. Gov. Tracey Mann took down a Republican rival Tuesday who waged an unexpectedly stout campaign for the 1st District congressional nomination and earned the right to compete against teacher and Democrat Kali Barnett in November.

MISSION, Kan., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) The COVID-19 pandemic presents many new challenges for this back-to-school season, particularly for teachers and families as they prepare for a new normal whether it's in a traditional or virtual classroom.

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 4, 2020 /PR Newswire/ -- Nemechek Technologies, LLC announced publication of a peer-reviewed article in Applied Psychology titled, "Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms Improve with Combination Therapy Directed at Improving Gut Microbiota and Reducing Inflammation." The article by Patrick Nemechek D.O., describes unparalleled results in the treatment of autism.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- LaborChart, the leading provider of construction workforce management software, has launched the LaborChart mobile app to give contractors more visibility, ease and transparency when managing their workforce in the digital age.

KANSAS CITY, Kan., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The VersaFlex Family of Companies ("VersaFlex"), in collaboration with Resdev Limited ("RESDEV") a UK-based company, is pleased to announce the formation of the joint venture, Resdev VF LLC ("RESDEV VF"). This new company will bring together RESDEV's specialty flooring, parking deck, and concrete repair systems with VersaFlex's specialty coatings, linings & technical foams portfolio.

HUTCHINSON, Kan., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Data Center Inc. (DCI), the privately-owned developer of iCore360® core banking software and related digital banking technologies, is celebrating after bringing back long-term customer Southwest National Bank of Wichita, Kan., in an unprecedented core software conversion completed entirely remotely due to coronavirus, and involving significant custom programming, all in less than half the time usually reserved for a typical conversion requiring no programming at all.

Bob Hamilton, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, is spending the days before the Tuesday primary crisscrossing the state to meet as many voters as possible. Last week, he visited 32 towns and cities but when he stopped in Emporia on Saturday evening, he showed no signs of slowing down.

There are three battleground primaries taking place in Kansas on Aug. 4. Battlegrounds are elections that Ballotpedia expects to have a meaningful effect on the balance of power in governments or to be particularly competitive or compelling.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Citizen CPR Foundation has launched free, monthly coaching webinars to help civic leaders and emergency response planners build a coordinated preparation and response system to help save lives from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) emergencies.

LENEXA, Kan., July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Clinical Reference Laboratory (CRL), one of the largest privately held clinical testing laboratories in the U.S., announced that it received FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) and is scaling up capacity for CRL Rapid Response(TM), a saliva-based COVID-19 RT-PCR test that can be self-collected at home, work or any other setting. The test, shown in CRL's EUA studies to be more sensitive and accurate than the standard COVID-19 anterior nasal swab test, detects the presence of coronavirus in the saliva of the test taker. In addition, the test is more comfortable and easier to administer, is not "technique dependent" and virtually anyone can self-collect an adequate sample for testing, with test results available in 24-48 hours of receipt at CRL. CRL Rapid Response(TM) is ready for immediate commercial launch, making it the first large-scale service of its kind focused on the American workforce. Testing is critical to safely helping America get back to work, which is why CRL is offering these tests to employers in businesses, universities, government agencies, nursing homes and other organizations. CRL has already lined up several partnerships for CRL Rapid Response(TM) testing.

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MISSION, Kan., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) As families continue to adjust their meal routines amidst a worldwide pandemic, there are trends you and your loved ones can follow to improve your general health, maintain a budget and spend more time together.

MISSION, Kan., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Regardless of what back to school looks like this year, preparing family meals throughout the week does not have to be a challenge. Shopping at a store like ALDI can stretch your budget and help you make five different meals over five days for about $5 a meal pretax for a family of four.

A dozen protestors stood in the rain on Wednesday calling for change to be made at the Kansas Department for Children and Families. They said a lack of transparency has cost the lives of children, including Adrian Jones, Evan Brewer and, most recently, 3-year-old Olivia Jansen.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) has announced that fall activities and athletics will proceed as planned. 

WICHITA, Kan., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nigel has designed and engineered a new restaurant point of sale system with an integrated kitchen display system (KDS), aimed at boosting profitability for the industry using technology and business management software.

WICHITA, Kan., July 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast-casual restaurant concept, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers®, announced today that it will offer a $1 discount on frozen custard treat purchases at locations nationwide in honor of National Frozen Custard Day on Saturday, Aug. 8. For the fifth year in a row, Freddy's will support the Kids In Need Foundation, an organization that provides teachers and students in under-resourced schools with the supplies they need to succeed. Through its annual promotion, the brand has donated $75,000 to the foundation since 2016.

National Republican and Democratic groups are pouring millions of dollars into the Kansas Republican Senate primary, an effort to influence the race before the general election battle.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nemechek Technologies has applied to the World Health Organization (WHO) for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) of its Vitality Smartcable device.

Gov. Laura Kelly said during a press briefing Monday, July 27, that COVID-19 cases are increasing at a substantial rate in Kansas.