News

Kansas and Missouri childhood vaccination rates lag behind the U.S.
July 22, 2024 | Posted in Health
A medical professional massaging a child's arm after a vaccination

Metro health departments are urging parents to get an early start on back-to-school vaccinations.

Forum kicks off plans to improve early learning, child care in Kansas City region
July 19, 2024 | Posted in Early Learning
Michelle Kang speaks during the Forum on Early Learning

Nearly 100 parents, teachers and community organizations recently gathered to discuss ways to improve the early learning and child care system in the Kansas City region during the Forum on Early Learning.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's June Board meetings
July 19, 2024 | Posted in News
Dana Knapp from ArtsKC speaks to the MARC Board of Directors in June 2024.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on June 25. 

Collaboration between law enforcement and behavioral health providers expands to improve crisis response
July 15, 2024 | Posted in Health
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A microregional initiative continues to improve crisis response for people with mental health needs and substance use disorders. 

MARC 2023 Annual Review now available
July 12, 2024 | Posted in News
Volunteers tend to plants at the Benton Community Garden in Kansas City, Missouri

The Mid-America Regional Council's 2023 Annual Review is now available to download or view as an interactive web page.

Recycling plastics just got easier
July 12, 2024 | Posted in Environment
A young person places plastic bottles in a recycling bin

Recycling is confusing, especially when it comes to plastics.

MARC Solid Waste Management District meets with community leaders to discuss circular economy
July 9, 2024 | Posted in Environment
Attendees of Rounding Up the Circular Economy event

Key community stakeholders recently gathered at Keystone CoLab in the east Crossroads to hear keynote speaker and biomimicry expert Margo Farnsworth discuss lessons from the natural world and how they can be applied to the region's "circular economy."

Join us for an Elected Officials Training and other upcoming classes!
July 5, 2024 | Posted in Local Government
Coaching for Improved Performance

Learn about the latest classes and events from MARC's Government Training Institute.

Share your voice through the Missouri Needs Assessment Survey
July 5, 2024 | Posted in Aging
older adults on park benth

MARC is helping spread the word about the State of Missouri's 2024 Needs Assessment Survey.

Hundreds attend region’s first 'Age of Celebration' health and resource fair
July 5, 2024 | Posted in Aging
age of celebration check in

About 400 older adults and caregivers attended a free block party highlighting resources for healthy aging and aging in place safely.