News and updates from the Mid-America Regional Council
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The Kansas City Plogtober Cleanup is a great way to get outdoors and get some exercise while engaging in a socially responsible activity that beautifies the streamside trails in your community. The pandemic has taxed our wastewater systems and polluted our streams with unflushable tissues, wipes, gloves, masks and other personal protective equipment. If that […]
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The Green Commute Challenge is back! This year, RideshareKC’s award-winning Green Commute Challenge runs from Sept. 20 through Oct. 31, 2021. During the challenge, coworkers become teammates and compete against other companies and organizations to see who can log the most green commute trips. Participants log trips to earn points and are entered to win prizes and […]
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The events of Sept. 11, 2001, forever changed how communities prepare for and work to prevent intentional terrorist attacks and other emergencies. In response to the tragedy, local agencies committed to working together through the Regional Homeland Security Coordinating Committee to strengthen relationships and make investments. Through the committee, the Kansas City region engages a […]
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Pharmaceutical drug abuse poses countless problems for our country. Every 8 minutes, an American dies from an unintentional drug overdose. Seven out of 10 people who abuse prescription drugs get them from friends and family. Often, they find forgotten pills in a home medicine cabinet. The problem, sadly, finds its way to our youngest and […]
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The MARC 2020 Annual Review highlights the region’s accomplishments as we came together in new ways. The report features important milestones across seven ambitious goal areas, while looking ahead to what’s next. We want to acknowledge and celebrate the extraordinary work of servant leaders in our region in the past year. Thank you for your […]
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2021 MARC Annual Regional Assembly on June 11. Hundreds of people joined the event, which was virtual this year. The program celebrated regional accomplishments, recognized public health’s critical leadership role and showcased two original works of art. The event also included four Regional Leadership Awards. Each year, […]
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Calling all bike riders, walkers and rollers! Join us in celebrating Bike Month this May for our first-ever Bike Month Challenge. RideshareKC usually celebrates the warm weather with their award-winning Green Commute Challenge. But this spring, they’ll be doing things a little bit differently. You can win fun prizes all month long by logging any […]
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On Friday, April 16, Johnson County, Kansas, became the first county in our region to be recognized as a Community for All Ages. The award was given at the First Suburbs Coalition meeting and bestows a Bronze Level award to the county, which means county staff adopted a resolution to become a Community for All […]
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The 5th annual Age Positive: Ideas for an Age-Friendly Future conference will be held May 11-13, 2021. The conference provides a forum for participants to learn about innovative program ideas for working with older adults. As it was in 2020, the conference will be held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Age Positive conference is […]
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In a partnership with all Missouri Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) through the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, we have opened our Information and Referral phone line to assist older adults who have no internet access to register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The program will assist older adults in Cass, Clay, Jackson, […]
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