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Every year, the Kansas Department of Revenue audits a number of motor vehicle transactions in treasurers departments across the state.
“They come in at a percentage to see how we’re doing in the office,” Seward County Treasurer Mary Rose said. “We never know when those audits are going to happen. They just come and do them, and then they say, ‘We’re going to set up a meeting with you to talk about it.’”
In 2024, Rose’s department scored a 98 percent. In 2025, that score dropped to 94 percent, and for this year, the score was 93 percent.
Though the score has decreased since she came on as treasurer in 2023, Rose assured constituents there is no cause for alarm, as she knows part of the reason this year’s score was lower.
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Kansas Tourism has announced applications for the Attraction Development Grants program will open Aug. 17. The program is designed to provide funding support for the development of new tourism attractions or the enhancement of existing attractions that encourage travel to and throughout Kansas. A total of $1 million will be granted during this round. The deadline for applications is Oct. 16.
“Investing in tourism means investing in the future of our communities,” Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. “Through this grant program, communities can transform promising ideas into attractions that draw more visitors, support job growth, and generate new economic activity – all while improving quality of life and establishing Kansas as a top travel destination.”
Read more: Tourism Dept. announces $1 million available in Attraction Development Grants
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Southwest Medical Center
Southwest Medical Center (SWMC) has been selected as one of only 10 hospitals in Kansas to participate in the Kansas Anchor Hospital Advancement Program (AHAP), a statewide initiative designed to strengthen rural healthcare by expanding access to specialty services, advancing technology, and improving patient care.
The Anchor Hospital Advancement Program is part of the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a five-year initiative funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to improve healthcare access and outcomes across rural Kansas.
Read more: Southwest Medical Center selected as Kansas Anchor Hospital
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State agencies rarely host conferences in Southwest Kansas, but thanks to the work from a local leader and two other area leaders, one such conference will be taking place in September in the area.
Seward County Treasurer Mary Rose, who also currently serves as president of the Southwest Kansas County Treasurers Association (SWKCTA), recently announced a milestone for the region.
“After two years of heavy advocacy and successfully placing two Southwest Kansas county treasurers into association leadership, we have achieved a historic victory,” she said. “The Kansas County Treasurers Association (KCTA) will host its September meeting in Southwest Kansas in Dodge City.”
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A recall petition has been filed against Seward County Commissioner Todd Stanton and has been sent to Seward County Attorney Russel Hasenbank for review.
The petition, signed by Randall McVey, B. Kyle Hayes and Matt Lynn, alleges Stanton committed misconduct in office regarding the retirement benefits of former Seward County employee Greg Standard.
The petition alleges Stanton obtained a list identifying county employees enrolled in the KP&F retirement plan and contacted the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System directly and questioned Standard’s eligibility.
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