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Kansas Department of Insurance
TOPEKA – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced Monday, the Kansas Department of Insurance has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs).
Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $174,311.02 has been distributed among two local FRAs throughout Seward County.
“Firefighters put their lives on the line to keep us safe, and the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act acknowledges that by providing additional protections for firefighters and their loved ones,” said Commissioner Schmidt. “The act not only gives first responders needed safety nets, but it also allows local communities to provide their citizens with improved firefighting equipment and resources.”
Read more: Seward County firefighters receive more than $174,000 from Kansas Department of Insurance
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ROBERT PIERCE
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At its June 15 regular meeting, the Seward County Commission got a quarterly update on Southwest Medical Center, and CEO Amber Williams said the hospital seems to be trending in an upward direction.
Williams said SWMC is building its days of cash on hand or the number of days the hospital could run if operations ceased immediately. That number is up to 114 days, a figure Williams said is above most hospitals the size of Liberal’s.
“They’re usually running in the 30 to 45 days, so we continue to build on the days of operating cash,” she said. “One thing that is part of the cost reduction plan is through April 2026, we currently have a net income of $115,944.”
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ELLY GRIMM
• Leader & Times
Those looking for some good vacation ideas for this summer within the Sunflower State will soon have just that opportunity thanks to the Kansas Department of Tourism.
The Sunflower Program will start Thursday, July 9 and run through Sunday, Aug. 2. Tourism Deputy Director Jordan Roemerman said there is a lot to be excited for this summer.
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The Liberal City Commission will host a State of the City address at noon Wednesday, July 15 at the Randall Girls Scout Building at Light Park. The public is encouraged to attend the presentation and a free lunch will be provided.
Commissioners will introduce themselves to guests and staff will share details about the city’s financial position, special projects, and progress being made towards strategic goals. The meeting will be recorded and later published to the City of Liberal’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
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ELLY GRIMM
• Leader & Times
This year marks 250 years of U.S. independence, and many are looking to make the celebration big, including in Liberal.
To help commemorate the day, the 4th of July Committee is hosting a 4th of July Celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4 at Light Park. Activities will include a parade, vendors, live music, bouncy houses, the Little Miss Firecracker contest, performances by the Liberal Rec Dancers, and many other family-friendly activities.
Coordinator Claudia Garcia said planning has been going on for several months.
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