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Residents encouraged to adapt and take precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19
March 14, 2020 | Posted in News
Regional public health map and health department logo

With presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 identified in both Kansas and Missouri, local health departments are advising residents to take precautions to help slow its spread.

2020 work plan focuses on new business models, strong partnerships
January 13, 2020 | Posted in News
Kansas City skyline from a distance with green park in the foreground and a blue sky

In December, the MARC Board of Directors approved our 2020 Budget and Work Plan. The budget projects a stable financial outlook for the agency in 2020, ensuring that we can continue to operate effectively within our financial constraints as we help communities in Greater Kansas City address critical needs and priorities.

MARC receives Distinguished Budget Presentation award
October 28, 2019 | Posted in News
MARC Team members with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

MARC staff shared the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation award with board members at the October meeting of the MARC Board of Directors.

A look back at the 24th annual Regional Assembly
June 24, 2019 | Posted in News
MARC’s 2019 Regional Leadership Award recipients: Ron Shaffer, Chris Thompson, Maria Meyers, David Slater, Desiree Monize, MARC Board 1st Vice Chair Jimmy Odom and Executive Director David Warm.

Congratulations to the Regional Leadership Award recipients, who were celebrated at MARC's Regional Assembly.

Marge Vogt elected to lead National Association of Regional Councils
June 23, 2019 | Posted in News
Pictured above from left to right: Geof Benson, outgoing NARC president; Olathe Councilwoman Marge Vogt; and Cass County Commissioner Jimmy Odom, MARC Board First Vice Chair.

On June 12, Olathe Councilwoman Marge Vogt was elected to serve as president of the National Association of Regional Councils, a network of more than 250 regional councils across the country.