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November 24, 2025 | Posted in News
Participants seated during the October 2025 MARC Board Meeting

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Oct. 28. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

November 24, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Frustrated decorator holds onto dead bulb from holiday light strand

Chances are pretty good that your non-working lights have a DIY fix. Check out some steps to help you keep unnecessary waste out of our landfills this holiday season.

November 20, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Instructor showcases water flowing through small channels in a diorama outdoors as children watch

The Water Quality Education Committee grant program provides funding to nonprofits, schools and community groups. These funds support the development of educational activities, events and projects that help improve local communities.

November 20, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Buck Bridge view with parking lot and highway

Help shape transportation policies in the region by joining a MARC transportation committee.

November 17, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Independence Ave aerial view looking west towards downtown Kansas City

Learn which bus rapid transit route was chosen for the corridor along with early station types. 

November 13, 2025 | Posted in Health
hispanic woman - chw success stories

A diabetes success story

November 13, 2025 | Posted in Health
African immigrant CHW Success Stories

A refugee single mother struggling to maintain a standard of living in a new country

November 13, 2025 | Posted in Health
Older Black Man - Success Stories

A client’s journey to stability and strength

November 12, 2025 | Posted in Local Government
Person writing on planner with a laptop and MARC water container

The updated site features more public sector opportunities across the metro. 

November 12, 2025 | Posted in Environment
Keynote speaker Josh Roundy addresses audience at stormwater conference

MARC hosted its biennial Kansas City Urban Stormwater Conference last month at Unity Village near Lee's Summit, Missouri. The event was followed this week by the release of the 2025 updates to a combined guidance and best practices manual.