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Updates and outcomes from MARC’s April Board meetings

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on April 26. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations. Don’t forget, registration is now open for the MARC 2022 Regional Assembly and Leadership Awards. Join us as we celebrate 50 […]

by Kristin Johnson-Waggoner

Updates and outcomes from MARC’s March Board meetings

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on March 22. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations. The MARC Board heard a variety of updates, including reports on: COVID-19: Cases and hospitalizations continue to decline in the Kansas […]

by Kristin Johnson-Waggoner

Updates and outcomes from MARC’s February Board meetings

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Feb. 22. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations. The MARC Board heard a variety of updates, including reports on: Eviction prevention initiative: Exacerbated by the pandemic, the region has […]

by Joe Gauer

EPA recognizes Solid Waste Management District for promoting sustainable food management

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has recognized the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Solid Waste Management District for its notable achievements and innovations in the EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge in 2021. The MARC Solid Waste Management District’s outreach efforts addressing food waste include maintaining a food waste prevention webpage, as well as presentations […]

by Kristin Johnson-Waggoner

Nominations now open for the 2022 Regional Leadership Awards

Your help is needed to recognize the individuals, institutions and initiatives that have made outstanding contributions to the region. The Mid-America Regional Council is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Regional Leadership Awards, which will be presented at our annual Regional Assembly on Friday, June 10. The deadline for nominations is March 4. The recipients […]

by Kristin Johnson-Waggoner

Updates and outcomes from MARC’s January Board meetings

It was great to see everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Jan. 25. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations. The MARC Board heard a variety of updates, including reports on: 2022 Board officers: MARC Board officers are […]

by Kristin Johnson-Waggoner

Updates and outcomes from MARC’s December Board meetings

Thank you to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Dec. 21. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations. The MARC Board heard a variety of updates, including reports on: COVID-19 regional response: Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases […]

by Kristin Johnson-Waggoner

2021 Public Service Career Expo showcases rewarding jobs in local government

Over 4,000 young people from across the Kansas City region attended the first-ever virtual Public Service Career Expo in November. The free event showcased high-demand and dynamic career paths available in local government. More than 50 presenters from 10 different public sector areas participated. As part of the expo, students learned about the Agile Work […]

by Kristin Johnson-Waggoner

Updates and outcomes from MARC’s November Board meetings

Thank you to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Nov. 23. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations. The MARC Board heard a variety of updates, including reports on: Preparing for federal funding: MARC is involved in multiple […]

by Kristin Johnson-Waggoner

Updates and outcomes from MARC’s October Board meetings

Thank you to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Oct. 26. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations. The MARC Board heard a variety of updates, including reports on: COVID-19 impacts: Cases are trending down, but hospitals remain […]