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A new chapter for MARC
July 6, 2026 | Posted in News
Exterior photo of brown brick building

The MARC offices will move from 600 Broadway to 801 Pennsylvania.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's June Board meetings
June 30, 2026 | Posted in News
Head Start Director Kasey Lawson presents to the Board of Directors in June 2026.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on June 23. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.
 

MARC selects Geraldine Ide Gardner as next executive director
June 23, 2026 | Posted in News
Kansas City skyline overlooking I35

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Board of Directors has named a new leader to guide the organization’s next chapter of regional service and collaboration.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's May Board meetings
June 22, 2026 | Posted in News
Geoff Jolley, of LISC Greater Kansas City, speaks to the MARC Board about the Regional Housing Fund.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on May 26. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

WAY TO GO is helping Kansas City region residents save money and keep moving this summer
June 11, 2026 | Posted in News
A person holding a smart phone with the WAY TO GO trip planner on the screen.

WAY TO GO, a free commuter trip planner and carpool match program, is helping metro residents get where they need to go – whether that’s to work, grocery shopping or medical appointments.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's April Board meetings
May 12, 2026 | Posted in News
Bloch fountain surrounded by colorful tulips

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

Updates and outcomes from MARC's March Board meetings
April 7, 2026 | Posted in News
Cy Splichal, transportation planner, speaks to the MARC Board of Directors.

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

Updates and outcomes from MARC's February Board meetings
February 27, 2026 | Posted in News
Hassan Al-Rubaie, technical services director, presents to the MARC Board about 911 upgrades.

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

Updates and outcomes from MARC's January Board meetings
February 3, 2026 | Posted in News
The MARC Board of Directors met on Jan. 27, 2026.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Jan. 27. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

MARC Board of Directors elects new officers
February 3, 2026 | Posted in News
Mayor Pro Tem Beto Lopez, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, was elected MARC Board chair on Jan. 27, 2026.

The MARC Board of Directors has elected new leadership.