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February 8, 2023 | Posted in Safety & Security
KC region celebrates 40 years of 911 service

On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2023, the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) will celebrate the 40th anniversary of 911 emergency phone service in the Kansas City region.  

February 2, 2023 | Posted in News
A Parade of Hearts sculpture sits near a sidewalk.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Jan. 24. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations. 

January 30, 2023 | Posted in News
Buck O'Neil Bridge Project map. Image courtesy of Missouri Department of Transportation

Carpooling, transit, biking among the options

January 25, 2023 | Posted in Environment
Go Green! Environmental Fair wins Green Event Award at 2022 SWMD Annual Luncheon

The district also hosted the Foundation for Regeneration co-founder Brian Weinberg to talk about green and economic regenerative efforts along the Blue River Valley industrial corridor.

January 24, 2023 | Posted in News
Passing of the gavel from Harold Johnson, Jr. to Carson Ross

The MARC Board of Directors has elected new leadership.

January 11, 2023 | Posted in Local Government
ADU banner

Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance examples are now available to view on our website.

January 9, 2023 | Posted in News
Parade of Hearts art on display in the MARC lobby

The MARC Budget and Work Plan guides agency activities and provides a clear picture of how revenues are allocated to achieve overarching policy goals.

January 5, 2023 | Posted in Environment
Lara Isch, Sustainability Manager for the City of Kansas City, Missouri, presenting her team's efforts in launching the city's Climate Protection and Resiliency Plan (CPRP)

On Dec. 9, regional leaders and advocates packed the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Conference Center in Kansas City, Missouri, to learn about and share climate resiliency success stories in the first in-person event of its kind since 2019.

January 3, 2023 | Posted in News
A photo of the Kansas City, Missouri, cityscape.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Dec. 20. 

December 28, 2022 | Posted in Local Government
Challenge the Map graphic

Participate in the FCC challenge opportunity to map the broadband gap