News

March 29, 2022 | Posted in News
Bond Bridge and Missouri River at dusk

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on March 22. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

March 25, 2022 | Posted in Early Learning
Parade of Hearts Robot Heart outside Children's Mercy

Regional early learning programs are getting a boost of love through the Parade of Hearts.

March 16, 2022 | Posted in Transportation
The Bond Bridge with the Connected KC 2050 logo

In our role as Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Greater Kansas City, MARC is soliciting project proposals for three Federal Highway Administration funding programs.

March 1, 2022 | Posted in Environment
Sunny blue sky with light clouds

March 1 is the beginning of ozone season. Know what to do to protect your health and reduce pollution in the event of an Ozone Alert. 

February 25, 2022 | Posted in News
City Market entry arch in late fall

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Feb. 22. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

February 11, 2022 | Posted in Early Learning
P4 Promoting Pediatric Primary Prevention Logo

The KidsCARE collaboration between Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Head Start and Swope Health Services was among 20 winners of the Promoting Pediatric Primary Prevention (P4) Challenge, a nationwide competition to increase pediatric vaccination rates and well-child visits.

February 8, 2022 | Posted in Environment
EPA Food Recovery Challenge 2021 Regional Award

The EPA Region 7 has recognized the MARC Solid Waste Management District for its notable achievements and innovations in the EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge.

February 4, 2022 | Posted in Health
Artistic enlargement of COVID-19 virus

Kansas City region elected leaders are encouraging residents to continue taking steps proven to slow the spread of COVID-19 to help protect themselves, their families and communities.

January 27, 2022 | Posted in News
KC Scout statue overlooking downtown Kansas City during the late autumn

It was great to see everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Jan. 25. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

January 24, 2022 | Posted in Aging
Excelsior Springs Communities for All Ages Award Recipients

MARC honors Excelsior Springs, Mo., Grain Valley, Mo. and Merriam, Kan. for becoming more age friendly.