MARC introduces Salary Survey tool with simpler interface — MARC member cities and counties are invited to submit their salary data by Sept. 30 for FREE access to reporting and comparisons among all participating communities before the nominal fee for this service is reinstated in 2027. Login to access features or request access.
Register for the 2026 Regional Assembly and Leadership Awards — MARC will host the 2026 Regional Leadership Awards on Aug. 14 at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, recognizing people, organizations and initiatives whose work advances collaboration, innovation and positive regional impact. Register.
University of Kansas seeks two additional intern hosts — The University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration is looking for two more part-time placements for its City and County Management program. Local governments interested in hosting an intern can contact Cari Ann Kreienhop.
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Donna Peyton named Jackson County chair — Peyton will be the next Jackson County legislature chair following her nomination by Legislator Anderson. Read more.
Independence opens nationwide search for police chief — Independence has launched a nationwide search for a police chief who is visible, accountable and engaged with their community. Learn about the position.
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Kansas City, Missouri, homicides down 20% in 2026 — Kansas City, Missouri, has seen a 20% decline in homicides this year compared with 2025, following new data-driven public safety strategies and focused deterrence introduced in 2024. Learn more about the improvements.
Overland Park closes Bluejacket pool — Overland Park has permanently closed Bluejacket pool, citing high maintenance costs. The city is recommending a plan to build a new pool in the southern region within the next decade and close Stonegate pool at the end of its useful life. Learn more about the plan.
Lee’s Summit advances $25 million road project — Lee’s Summit will widen Pryor Road to four lanes and add stormwater infrastructure and sidewalks. The project is anticipated to be complete by summer 2027. Read about the project.
Leawood completes LED streetlight conversion — Leawood has upgraded approximately 1,000 streetlights to LED lighting, improving visibility and reducing long-term energy and maintenance costs. Read more about the conversion.
Belton opens free community internet space — Belton IT business owner Cody Akins has opened a free internet and computer access space on Main Street. Akins plans to offer scam awareness classes and IT workshops. See more.
Mayor Christal Watson selected for Harvard leadership program — Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor Christal Watson has been selected for the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, a nine-month professional management program focused on local government strategies and advancing residents’ needs. Learn more about her accomplishment.
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MARC officially moves into new building — MARC will be fully moved into its new building mid-August. If you have any questions, complete the contact form.
MARC seeks air quality sensor hosts — MARC is seeking city governments and other public partners to host air quality sensors that will help track fine particulate matter across the Kansas City region. This project will help MARC understand why fine particulate matter levels have steadily increased in certain areas over the past few years. Join the MARC Air Quality Sensor Program.
MARC invites residents to help shape engagement on transportation work — MARC is conducting a short survey to learn how people stay informed about roads, traffic, safety, public transit, walking and biking and how they’d like to participate in future transportation planning. Please take the survey and share with your networks. The deadline to complete the survey is Aug. 24. Learn more about the survey.
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Missouri drivers to pay higher fines for passing school buses — Starting Aug. 28, the minimum fine for Missouri drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses will increase from $130 to at least $500. Each conviction will add five points to a driver's license, and repeat offenders will face steeper penalties. Learn more about the fines.
Keystone Pipeline to pay Kansas nearly $70 million for oil spill — Keystone Pipeline has agreed to pay Kansas nearly $70 million to settle claims from an oil spill, including $3 million for remediation projects, $40 million for cleanup work and $26.8 million in civil penalties. Read more about the proposed settlement.
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- Managers Roundtable — MARC offices, 801 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 400, Kansas City, Missouri
Aug. 20, 11:30 a.m. Register.
Topic: Recent state legislative sessions with a panel representing the Missouri Municipal League and the Kansas League of Municipalities.
- MARC Board of Directors — MARC offices, 801 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 400, Kansas City, Missouri
Aug. 25, 11:30 a.m.
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UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
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MARC Trainings
Partner-Hosted Trainings
- KUPMC Emerging Leaders Academy — Law Enforcement Resource Center, 16414 NE 116th St., Kearney, Missouri
Aug. 14–Dec. 18, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Register.
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