Training & Events

Thursday, May 21, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Franklin P. Norman Community Center
200 N. Ash St.
Nevada, MO 64772

Program Description

We will explore how young children develop early engineering concepts through tinkering, making and hands-on problem-solving to create engaging, inclusive experiences that foster creativity, persistence and critical thinking.

Two Missouri clock hours will be given. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Ever thought about shopping for your groceries… by bicycle? Try it out on Saturday the 23rd at Brookside Farmers Market. Those who ride their bikes to the market will receive a $5 token to spend on one of the market vendors. Midwest Cyclery will also be there to show you different bike cargo solutions to effectively carry your groceries – especially helpful for when potato season rolls around.

Hybrid format: limited attendees in MARC’s Board Room with a remote option via Zoom.

Regular monthly meeting of the MARC CSC Board. Meetings may be canceled when there is no business scheduled. 

Meetings are typically held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, but may be adjusted to accommodate holidays. 

The Freight Economy Forum at MARC is a gathering of private and public stakeholders from the greater Kansas City area to discuss freight transportation, trade and logistics, and economic trends. Each meeting covers a variety of presentations and discussions, centered on strengthening the regional economy. 

Our next event, Integrating Freight Rail into Community Planning, will provide insights and strategies to integrate freight, particularly rail freight, into community planning.

The Homemade Explosives: Awareness, Recognition, and Response, Mobile course is designed to provide emergency first responders with the skills to recognize and respond to incidents involving Homemade Explosives (HME) through lectures and exercises.

Kansas City will host the World Cup in June 2026 with major activities being coordinated by the KC2026 host committee. MARC continues to support shared domain awareness in the region with timely information sharing, coordinated planning, and consistent engagement among partners.

The MARRS Management Council provides policy guidance and oversight of the radio system to ensure that a high quality, reliable system is available to the metropolitan area, meets the needs of emergency response agencies and is financed equitably.