News Articles

Reflecting on the region's progress in 2025
January 5, 2026 | Posted in News
Downtown Kansas City, Kansas aerial view of 7th Street and Minnesota Avenue

A look back at the work, milestones and changes that shaped the past year at MARC.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's December Board meetings
December 22, 2025 | Posted in News
Doug Norsby, MARC air quality senior planner, speaks to the MARC Board about the 2025 ozone season.

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Dec. 16. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's November Board meetings
December 8, 2025 | Posted in News
Ashley Z. Hand presents to the MARC Board of Directors on Nov. 25, 2025

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Nov. 25. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

MARC executive director announces retirement
November 25, 2025 | Posted in News
David Warm, MARC's executive director

At the November meeting of the MARC Board of Directors, David Warm announced he will be retiring as executive director in 2026. He has served in his role for 35 years. 

Updates and outcomes from MARC's October Board meetings
November 24, 2025 | Posted in News
Participants seated during the October 2025 MARC Board Meeting

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Oct. 28. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's September Board meetings
October 10, 2025 | Posted in News
The Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park, Kansas, features a colorful entrance.

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.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's August Board meetings
August 28, 2025 | Posted in News
August 2025 Board of Directors meeting attendees

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on Aug. 26. We’re sharing selected highlights from the meetings for your awareness and use in regional conversations.

Updates and outcomes from MARC's June Board meetings
July 16, 2025 | Posted in News
Downtown Kansas City and its reflection in the river

Thanks to everyone who joined the MARC Board of Directors and Budget and Personnel Committee meetings on June 24.

MARC 2024 Annual Review now available
June 24, 2025 | Posted in News
2024 Annual Review cover image with red blue and yellow half-circle graphics

The Mid-America Regional Council's 2024 Annual Review is now available.

Together in Service: MARC's 2025 Regional Assembly and Leadership Awards
June 16, 2025 | Posted in News
The Regional Leadership awards on the stage at the 2024 Regional Assembly

On Friday, June 13, MARC held its annual Regional Assembly and Leadership Awards at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.