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MARC News Releases

May 2013

Grant Funds Available for Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Projects • 5/22/13
HHW collection event coming to Pleasant Hill on May 18 • 5/06/13
9-1-1 funding bill passes Missouri house • 5/01/13

April 2013

Greater Kansas City Regional Trails & Bikeways map is now available • 4/30/13
Recycling is on the upswing across the metro • 4/23/13
Mayors honored for bringing Google Fiber to KC • 4/16/13
Open house to present North Oak Corridor transit options • 4/11/13
Region to celebrate 30 years of 9-1-1 • 4/10/13
Regional Public Health News Release: Area health departments test emergency preparedness • 4/10/13
HHW collection event coming to Blue Springs on April 20 • 4/08/13
Guadalupe Center's greenhouse project to provide fresh produce, education to Westside seniors • 4/04/13
National Public Health Week emphasizes return on investment: “Save Lives, Save Money” • 4/01/13
Ozone season begins today • 4/01/13

March 2013

Group seeks to create a “Community for All Ages” • 3/26/13
Sustainable schools meetup to focus on benefits of composting • 3/22/13
Got old paint? MARC SWMD announces 2013 household hazardous waste collection schedule • 3/19/13
KC DIGITAL DRIVE: Hacking the Gigabit City to spur development of applications to run on gigabit Internet • 3/15/13
MARC soliciting proposals from community for projects to improve water quality in the region • 3/13/13
Congressmen to experience KC bike trails firsthand • 3/06/13
Proposed house bill would allow local decisions for funding 9-1-1 in Missouri • 3/06/13

February 2013

MARC announces new public affairs director • 2/19/13
Area mayors honored by Smart Growth America • 2/12/13

January 2013

Registry Event will count Kansas City’s homeless • 1/30/13
Marg e Vogt elected MARC Board Chair • 1/22/13
Beyond The Bulb says, “Money could be leaking down your drain.” • 1/10/13
Smart Lights — A Bright Idea? • 1/02/13

December 2012

“Treecycle” your holiday tree • 12/17/12

November 2012

Open house to present potential public transit options for major Jackson County corridors • 11/23/12
Step up your recycling game on America Recycles Day • 11/14/12
Go “Cold Turkey” with the Great American Smokeout on November 15 • 11/13/12
Developing a more sustainable U.S. 40 corridor • 11/13/12
Taking on homelessness in Greater Kansas City • 11/9/12
Media Advisory: New data will help evaluate economic feasibility of and demand for sustainable development in Greater Kansas City • 11/7/12
Online tool “MindMixer” increases opportunity for community engagement in KC • 11/5/12
Groundbreaking for Bancroft School renovation scheduled for Nov. 3 • 11/2/12
KC Digital Drive will lead region’s agenda for a connected and innovative digital community • 11/2/12
Media Advisory: Manheim Park community to break ground on affordable, green housing and community complex • 11/1/12

October 2012

‘Disaster and Preparedness’ video series wins global and nationa l awards • 10/31/12
MEDIA ADVISORY: data will help evaluate economic feasibility of and demand for sustainable development in Greater Kansas City • 10/31/12
Region receives grant to help make the Kansas City region an “age-friendly community” • 10/30/12
Learn how students can grow with a school garden • 10/29/12
Five-year-old who dialed 9-1-1, saving mother’s life, to be recognized • 10/25/12
MARC approves $81.7 million in federal funds for transportation and air quality projects • 10/24/12
Recycling: Make your voice heard through survey • 10/24/12
Five-year-old who dialed 9-1-1, saving mother’s life, to be recognized • 10/22/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Platte Woods October 27 • 10/22/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Platte Woods October 27 • 10/15/12
Green Commute Challenge participants reduced driving and pollution during summer months • 10/5/12
Seven local sustainable success stories to be honored Nov. 30 • 10/5/12
October is Resident Rights Month • 10/4/12
Public meeting on October 9 to discuss options for Brush Creek near Bruce R. Watkins Drive • 10/3/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in La Benite Park, Sugar Creek, October 6 • 10/2/12
Area schools join others across the globe for International Walk to School Day • 10/1/12

September 2012

Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in La Benite Park, Sugar Creek, October 6 • 9/26/12

Distracted driving wrecks more than cars

Green Impact Zone offers Essential Employability Skills training • 9/11/12
Beyond The Bulb asks: “How much is your utility bill?” • 9/06/12
September is National Preparedness Month • 9/04/12

August 2012

Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Harrisonville September 8 • 8/30/12
Ozone Alert issued for Thursday, Aug. 30 • 8/28/12
Ozone Alert issued for Wednesday, Aug. 29 • 8/28/12
Ozone Alert issued for Tuesday, Aug. 28 • 8/27/12
Developing a more sustainable U.S. 40 corridor • 8/23/12
Ozone Alert issued for Thursday, Aug. 23 • 8/22/12
Ozone Alert issued for Wednesday, Aug. 22 • 8/21/12
Boot camp will help communities launch successful campaigns to help the homeless • 8/17/12
Ongoing pertussis outbreak demonstrates importance of immunizations • 8/13/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Platte County on August 18 • 8/9/12
Ozone Alert issued for Tuesday, Aug. 7 • 8/6/12
MARC hires project manager to support Homelessness Task Force • 8/6/12
Ozone Alert issued for Saturday, Aug. 4 • 8/3/12
Ozone Alert issued for Friday, Aug. 3 • 8/2/12
MARC launches Beyond The Bulb website • 8/1/12

July 2012

Ozone Alert issued for Wednesday, Aug. 1 • 7/31/12
Ozone Alert issued for Tuesday, July 31 • 7/30/12
Ozone Alert issued for Saturday, July 28 • 7/27/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Belton on August 4 • 7/26/12
Point in Time Count of homeless to be conducted Wednesday, July 25 • 7/23/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Richmond on July 28 • 7/23/12
Ozone Alert issued for Saturday, July 21 • 7/20/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Richmond on July 28 • 7/16/12
Ozone Alert issued for Friday, July 13 • 7/12/12
Ozone Alert issued for Thursday, July 12 • 7/11/12
Register now for Green Commute Challenge • 7/9/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Richmond on July 28 • 7/9/12
Ozone Alert issued for Saturday, July 7 • 7/6/12
Open Houses Scheduled To Discuss Future Mass Transit Options in Jackson County • 7/05/12
Imagine KC explores how to live sustainably • 7/05/12

June 2012

Ozone Alert issued for Friday, June 29 • 6/28/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event at Metro North Mall June 30 • 6/26/12
New emergency alert system can deliver warnings directly to cell phones • 6/14/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event at Metro North Mall June 30 • 6/12/12
MARC to partner with KC4 Aging in Community • 6/12/12
First Ozone Alert of the season issued for Saturday, June 9 • 6/08/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Grain Valley on June 16 • 6/05/12
Greater Kansas City residents invited to hit the trails on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 2 • 6/01/12

May 2012

Grant funds available for waste reduction, reuse and recycling projects • 5/23/12
Kansas City and Gladstone will host household hazardous waste at special event in Gladstone May 19 • 5/14/12
Get in gear for Greater Kansas City Bike Week, May 14-18 • 5/11/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Gladstone May 19 • 5/08/12
“Meet Me at the Bridge” celebrates new Troost Bridge over Brush Creek • 5/01/12
Kauffman to host 15th Annual Quality Celebration • 5/01/12

April 2012

Air Quality Awareness Week is April 30 - May 4 • 4/30/12
Combat rising gas prices by carpooling • 4/30/12
Meet Quinton, the air quality bird • 4/30/12
Meet me at the bridge • 4/30/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Excelsior Springs May 5 • 4/23/12
Health professionals: Vaccinations save lives • 4/20/12
Open houses to review potential public transit options in Jackson County April 24–26 • 4/19/12
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Blue Springs April 21 • 4/16/12
MoBroadbandNow to host town hall in Kansas City April 23 • 4/12/12
Region to celebrate its 9-1-1 personnel • 4/10/12
Destination Safe to fund noninfrastructure safety projects • 4/03/12
Learn to increase your home’s energy efficiency at free workshops • 4/02/12
National Public Health Week is April 2–6, 2012 • 4/02/12

March 2012

February 2012

Bancroft redevelopment project in Green Impact Zone gets green light • 2/21/12
Major developments in the Green Impact Zone to be announced today • 2/20/12
Six organizations in region to provide green jobs training • 2/8/12
Richmond joins regional Household Hazardous Waste Program • 2/7/12

January 2012

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to highlight blueprint for Missouri revitalization and job creation • 1/26/12
Start the new year with a new way of commuting • 1/11/12
Community Leadership Program teaches KCMO residents to lead and serve • 1/5/12

December 2011

“Treecycle” your holiday tree • 12/21/11
Ray County to hold public meetings on reducing risks from flooding • 12/12/11
Dept. of Energy awards regional team $450,000 to eliminate red tape and other barriers to solar power • 12/9/11

November 2011

Seven high-impact, local, sustainable success stories to be honored Dec. 2 • 11/28/11
HUD awards Kansas City metropolitan area 2011 Sustainable Communities grant • 11/21/11
Homelessness policy expert shared insights into reducing homelessness in Greater Kansas City • 11/18/11
Media Advisory: HUD Director of Field Policy to announce significant grant to region on Nov. 21 • 11/18/11
Imagine KC ties sustainable practices to economic health • 11/15/11
Homelessness policy expert shares insights into reducing homelessness in Greater Kansas City • 11/15/11
Parkville defeats Riverside in America Recycles Day showdown • 11/14/11
Riverside Mayor Kathy Rose recognized for leadership in waste reduction and recycling • 11/4/11

October 2011

More than 15 local public safety agencies plan to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Saturday, October 29 • 10/25/11
October is national Head Start Awareness Month • 10/24/11
Distinguished EMS career recognized with David A. Garcia award • 10/21/11
First nationwide test of Emergency Alert System scheduled for Nov. 9 • 10/20/11
Kansas City, Mo., to announce new financing incentives to help residents save energy, money • 10/19/11
Imagine KC explores efforts to protect natural resources • 10/11/11
Report calls for a new approach to ending homelessness • 10/3/11

September 2011

Area schools to join others across the globe for International Walk to School Day • 9/30/11
Public health departments in Jackson County awarded funds to help create healthier communities • 9/28/11
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Riverside, October 1 • 9/28/11
Region wins federal grant funds for Jobs Accelerator Project • 9/23/11
Open Houses Scheduled To Discuss Future Mass Transit Options in Jackson County • 9/22/11
Teacher Appreciation Day at the Kansas City Zoo Sept. 24 • 9/22/11
Mayors announce members of Bistate Innovation Team for Google project • 9/20/11
New movie "Contagion" illustrates importance of public health and response plans • 9/12/11
Green Commute Challenge changes minds about alternative commutes • 9/8/11
Downtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis to Recommend Route and Type of Transit for Starter Line • 9/8/11
Cryptosporidium infections preventable • 9/2/11
Ozone Alert issued for Friday, Sept. 2 • 9/2/11

August 2011

Ozone Alert issued for Wednesday, Aug. 31 • 8/30/11
Residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Pleasant Hill August 27 • 8/23/11
Imagine KC presents a plan to connect the region • 8/15/11
Ozone Alert issued for Tuesday, Aug. 2 • 8/1/11
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste • 8/1/11

July 2011

Ozone Alert issued for Saturday, July 23 • 7/22/11
Marlborough community solves stormwater problems by using green solutions • 7/20/11
Ozone Alert issued for Tuesday, July 19 • 7/18/11
Landing a job hinges on getting to the job — Green Impact Zone transportation fair July 16 • 7/13/11
Ozone Alert issued for Monday, July 11 • 7/10/11

June 2011

Imagine KC explores the benefits of healthy local food • 6/28/11
Green Commute Challenge registration is open for commuters • 6/21/11
Regional Workforce Summit • 6/17/11
Grant funds available for waste reduction, reuse and recycling projects • 6/16/11
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste at special event in Belton on Saturday, June 25 • 6/15/11
Lightning Safety Week, June 19–25 • 6/14/11
Brookings researcher to discuss changing trends in poverty and access to jobs via transit • 6/13/11
Kansas City Convoy of Hope to host second annual free outreach event • 6/9/11
Regional Leadership Awards to honor government and civic leaders • 6/6/11
First Ozone Alert of the season issued for Monday, June 6 • 6/5/11

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