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KCGovJobs.org relaunches with new look, same mission to connect public sector talent
November 12, 2025 | Posted in Local Government
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The updated site features more public sector opportunities across the metro. 

Hundreds of stormwater professionals gather for stormwater conference and to discuss new APWA manual
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.

Double Up Food Bucks can help fill the SNAP gap
November 10, 2025 | Posted in Health
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The Double Up Food Bucks program can double the value of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for Missouri and Kansas SNAP shoppers.

Mental health collaboration works to raise awareness about 988 mobile crisis response
November 3, 2025 | Posted in Safety & Security
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New video highlights rapid, in-person support available for people experiencing a mental health crisis

Review and comment on the draft Climate Action Technical Report
October 23, 2025 | Posted in Environment
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Comments on the draft plan are due by Nov. 7.

Parkville receives Communities for All Ages Gold designation
October 22, 2025 | Posted in Aging
Parkville receives Communities for All Ages award Oct. 2025

Parkville received a Gold Level Communities for All Ages award Friday, Oct. 17, at the First Suburbs Coalition meeting in North Kansas City. 

Share input on transportation planning activities for 2026
October 21, 2025 | Posted in Transportation
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Curious what we're doing for 2026 when it comes to transportation? MARC has shared a draft of the 2026 Unified Planning Work Program.

MARC Head Start updates
October 16, 2025 | Posted in Early Learning
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MARC is sharing updates and information related to the impacts of the ongoing federal government shutdown on MARC Head Start sites. Please check back regularly for additional information.

MARC Head Start welcomes new direct service providers
October 13, 2025 | Posted in Early Learning
Guadalupe Centers at Thomas Roque MARC Head Start hosted an open house for families

Number of student spots available unchanged

Updates and outcomes from MARC's September Board meetings
October 10, 2025 | Posted in News
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Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Sept. 23. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.