> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Harvey County Commission - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/harvey-county-commission-28/ - Published: 2026-10-07T12:46:11.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-07T12:46:11.000Z - Description: Week of October 7, 2026 - Author: Greg Loving - Tags: Newton, #summary # County approves $116,300 software overhaul for Register of Deeds # New property records system expected to generate county revenue # Local leaders caught off guard by Shield AI press release # Commissioners to tour newly operational Shield AI facility # Harvey County sees steady growth in third-quarter sales tax collections # Commissioners push for digital public access to interlocal agreements # Harvey County seeks applicants for vacant volunteer advisory boards # County looks to highlight Camp Hawk at regional Quad County meeting --- ### County approves $116,300 software overhaul for Register of Deeds HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — A $116,300 contract with an unnamed software vendor was unanimously approved Tuesday to overhaul the Register of Deeds document management system. According to a presentation during the meeting, the current records system failed to backload documents necessary for 40-year title searches, prompting the change. The new system will import all county property records dating back to original land patents and will utilize an independent server to protect against potential cyber threats. --- ### New property records system expected to generate county revenue HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — The newly approved document management system for the Harvey County Register of Deeds will be paid for through a dedicated technology fund and is expected to eventually pay for itself. Once all property records are digitized and uploaded, local and out-of-town title companies will be able to access the database online for a monthly fee. The system could become a self-sustaining revenue generator within five years, ensuring zero impact on the county's general taxpayer fund. --- ### Local leaders caught off guard by Shield AI press release HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — County officials expressed confusion Tuesday over a Sept. 30 corporate press release from Shield AI, noting local economic development leaders and city officials were not given advance notice of the announcement. Concerns were raised that the 9,800 American jobs and $78 billion in economic impact touted in the release might inadvertently combine figures for the company's Seattle-area operations with those planned for Harvey County. Local officials are currently working with Shield AI to verify the exact economic impact slated for the Newton facility. --- ### Commissioners to tour newly operational Shield AI facility HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Despite recent communication missteps regarding a corporate press release, Shield AI is officially up and running in Harvey County. A formal tour of the defense technology facility at the Newton City/County Airport is currently being scheduled for mid-to-late October. The county first committed to the company's lease in October 2025, and the active facility will now undergo standard local checks and balances as production scales up. --- ### Harvey County sees steady growth in third-quarter sales tax collections HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Harvey County's sales and compensating use tax collections grew steadily in the third quarter of 2026, according to a report from Assistant County Administrator/Finance Director Shannon Kingsley. The county's second-cent sales tax brought in roughly $1.7 million for the quarter, an increase of 3.23 percent over the same period last year, with September alone seeing a 7.11 percent bump. Compensating use tax collections alone were reported at $853,017 for the quarter, reflecting a $12,000 increase over the third quarter of 2025. --- ### Commissioners push for digital public access to interlocal agreements HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Prompted by discussions regarding the county's 2006 voter-approved second-cent sales tax, a request was made for staff to create a centralized digital location for interlocal agreements. Currently, these multi-agency government contracts are not easily accessible to the public. County Counselor Brad Jantz agreed to work with administration to compile the agreements and potentially host them on the county's online document system, similar to how local policies and resolutions are currently shared. --- ### Harvey County seeks applicants for vacant volunteer advisory boards HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Multiple vacancies across several volunteer advisory boards were announced during Tuesday's meeting, urging citizens to get involved in local governance. Openings currently exist on the RSVP Advisory Council, the South Central Kansas Economic Development District and the Harvey County Economic Development Council. Additionally, the Department on Aging has two openings, including one at-large position, and the Parks Advisory Board has one vacancy. --- ### County looks to highlight Camp Hawk at regional Quad County meeting HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Harvey County is slated to host the regional Quad County meeting on Monday, Dec. 14, and locations are currently being brainstormed to showcase recent local improvements. Proposed venues for the inter-county gathering include the county-owned Pine Street facility at 215 S. Pine St. in Newton and Camp Hawk. Particular interest was expressed in hosting the event at Camp Hawk, noting that the park's newly finished disc golf course would be an excellent feature to highlight to visiting officials. --- Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? 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