News

January 7, 2025 | Posted in Environment
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The 2024 ozone season started off quiet, but ended with exceedances.

January 7, 2025 | Posted in News
Board Chair Janee Hanzlick thanks Miami County Commissioner Rob Roberts for his service to the MARC Board of Directors.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Dec. 17.

January 6, 2025 | Posted in Health
CHW Spanish class graduation

The first Spanish-language community health worker (CHW) training recently graduated a class of 14 students who will go on to serve their communities as CHWs.

January 3, 2025 | Posted in Health
KC Fresh Rx cooking demo 2024

The second cohort of the KC Fresh Rx program, which offers gift cards and education to encourage participants to eat more fresh produce, ended in October with positive health results. 

December 31, 2024 | Posted in Economy & Housing
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ADUs provide more housing options and improve access to attainable housing for residents.

December 23, 2024 | Posted in News
A view of downtown Kansas City at dusk with brown native grass in the foreground

In 2024, MARC published more than 100 news items. Which ones grabbed the attention of the region?

 

December 20, 2024 | Posted in Environment
Attendees listening to a presenter during the Resilient Success Stories event

Thank you to those who participated in this year’s Resilient Success Stories event. 

December 20, 2024 | Posted in Environment
Awardees gather for photo at Solid Waste Management District Annual Luncheon and Awards

Congratulations to Flourish Furniture Bank, City of Olathe, Kansas Solid Waste Management and Kanbe's Markets for their work this year, recognized in their 2024 Impact Awards from the MARC Solid Waste Management District last week.

Each organization has gone above and beyond to mitigate landfill waste in the Kansas City region, impacting both sides of the state line and providing exemplary examples for municipal governments, nonprofits and small businesses in the circular economy to follow.

Looking forward to what's in store for 2025!

December 20, 2024 | Posted in Environment
Christmas tree recycling location

When the holidays are over and it’s time to take down your natural holiday trees, wreaths and garland, give them a second life by recycling them. 

December 20, 2024 | Posted in Transportation
Road closed sign with flooded area in the background

Public invited to share experiences on transportation resiliency in the region