News

MARC Board adopts update to Connected KC 2050 transportation plan
July 8, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Kansas City aerial skyline from Penn Valley Park

The update was approved at the June 24 MARC Board of Directors meeting. 

Food rescue organizations stronger together under one roof
July 8, 2025 | Posted in Environment
The downtown office park where a shared warehouse space houses the headquarters for Kanbe's Markets, KC Can Compost, KC Food Hub and Urban Produce Push

The MARC Food Waste Advisory Committee toured several organizations helping to reduce food waste in the region.

Missouri Child Care Exchange will help families who need child care
July 7, 2025 | Posted in Early Learning
Happy children

MARC to start recruitment for interested employers.

Supporting command staff through equine therapy
July 2, 2025 | Posted in Safety & Security
A man pets a therapy horse in a stable

Command-level personnel from across the region participated in an equine-assisted therapy program. 

Be air aware this Fourth of July
July 2, 2025 | Posted in Environment
fireworks

It's easy to make clean, air-friendly choices when celebrating.
 

Share your input at a Re-Framing Trash and Recycling in the Kansas City Region open house
June 27, 2025 | Posted in Environment
A young person places plastic bottles in a recycling bin

The MARC Solid Waste Management District is hosting five open house events supporting public engagement for the upcoming Solid Waste Management Plan.

MARC 2024 Annual Review now available
June 24, 2025 | Posted in News
2024 Annual Review cover image with red blue and yellow half-circle graphics

The Mid-America Regional Council's 2024 Annual Review is now available.

First Ozone Action Alert of the season issued for Thursday, June 19
June 18, 2025 | Posted in Environment
clouds

SkyCast forecasts poor air quality tomorrow

Share your feedback on a transportation plan amendment
June 17, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
Road closed traffic sign on road

MARC has released a quarterly amendment to the Transportation Improvement Program.

Together in Service: MARC's 2025 Regional Assembly and Leadership Awards
June 16, 2025 | Posted in News
The Regional Leadership awards on the stage at the 2024 Regional Assembly

On Friday, June 13, MARC held its annual Regional Assembly and Leadership Awards at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.