State Incentives
- Sales Tax Exemption
- Job Creation Tax Credit ($2,500 per new job created)
- Investment Tax Credit ($1,000/$100,000 if qualified)
Additional City Incentives:
City of Elkhart
- FREE Trash Pick-Up
- WAIVE Water, Sewer, & Sanitation Depts.
- FREE Six (6) Months ETCnet Internet
County Incentives
- $500 to business for paperwork
- FREE Geographic Information Services
- FREE Fax & Copy Services
- FREE Site Preparation (No Demolition)
- Cash contribution for parking up to but not exceeding $5,000.00 (Upon proof of payment)
- FREE C.P.R. Classes through County E.M.S.
City of Rolla
- FREE Trash Pick-Up
- WAIVE $50 City Utility Hook-Up Fee
- FREE Fax & Copy Services
Cimarron National Grasslands
- Bird Watching - Nationally recognized
- Fishing - Four Complete Fishing Locations
- Hunting - Wide Variety of Animals & Locations
- Point of Rocks Landmark - Used by those traveling the Sante Fe Trail
- Camping, Hiking, Biking, & Auto Tour Routes
- Picnic & Restroom Facilities
- Handicap Accessible fishing at Atwood Ponds
- Annual Fishing Derby, in connection with Kanasas' Free Fishing Weekend
Point Rock Golf Club
- Completely Restructured in 1998
- Newest of 9 New Golf Courses in Sw Kansas
- Money Saving Memberships Available
- Open to the Public
- Clubhouse Rental for small gatherings
Additional Attractions
- Morton County Historical Society Museum
- Cunningham-Baker Fun Run
- St. Jude Trail Ride
- Whistle Stop Park
- Tri-State Windmill - The Windmill marks the exact spot where the States of Kansas, Colorado & Oklahoma meet.
- Grassland Heritage Festival
2006 Annual Fishing Derby at The Cimmaron Recreation Area
Morton County Hospital
- State Of The Art Facilities
- X-Ray
- C.A.T. Scan
- Mammography
- Respiratory Care
- Physical Therapy
- Laboratory
- Intensive Care Unit
- Geropsychiatric Unit
Morton County EMS
- EMS services for Elkhart, Rolla, & Richfield
- Advanced Life Support Units
- Paramedics, Registered Nurses, EMT's, And First Responders on Staff
Morton County Fire Departments
- Departments in Elkhart, Rolla, & Richfield
- Rescue unit carries a variety of rescue equipment as well as the Jaws of Life
- Departments are equipped with Pumpers, Brush Units, and Tankers
Morton County Care Center
- State Of The Art Facilities
- Care with a Personal Touch
- "Home away from home"
- 20 Private, 18 Semi-Private Rooms
- Full Schedule of Activities
Morton County Medical Clinics
- We are very fortunate to have three modern and comfortable clinic facilities in our rural setting. Two are located in Morton County in the Elkhart and Rolla communities. The third clinic is located across the Oklahoma state line in the community of Keyes, Oklahoma.
Morton County Health Department
- Quality County Health Services & Immunization
- Physical Examinations
- Blood Sugar Testing
- Check their Website for other services
Elkhart Police Department
- 1025 Morton St., P.O. Box 1115
Elkhart, KS 67951-1115
EMERGENCIES DIAL 911
Business Phone: (620)697-2151
Fax: (620)697-2832
Rolla Police Department
- For assistance contact: Morton County Law Enforcement Center - (620)593-4155
EMERGENCIES DIAL 911
Police Dept Fax Number: (620) 593-4840
E-mail
Talented Scholastic & Athletic School Districts
- Quality Education
- Low Student/Teacher Ratio
- Outstanding Agriculture & Technology Programs
- Seward County Community College
Outreach Programs (Offered in Elkhart & Rolla) - Check Out Their Web sites!!!
- USD218 Elkhart Schools
(620) 697-2195 - USD217 Rolla Schools
(620) 593-4344 - Point Rock
Academy
(620) 697-1253
Point Rock Academy is a non-traditional high school that offers extended school hours and flexible scheduling for adults who would like to earn a high school diploma. - Seward County Community
College
& Vocational Training School
Liberal, KS 65 Miles Away - Oklahoma Panhandle State
University
Goodwell, Oklahoma 40 Miles Away
Elkhart
- Cunningham Park - This park is geared towards pre-teen and teen users with tennis courts, and a basketball court.
- City-Library Park - The park is geared towards toddlers and grade school children with its many slides and swings it often welcomes families looking to get out in the sun and fun.
- Coronado Park - It is a small multi-purpose park with swings, and other multi-age playground equipment areas.
- Swimming Pool Park - The Municipal Pool is located in this park and it offers visitors everything from Eating to areas where children may go and romp and play on many slides and ladders.
- Whistle Stop Park - It is a park that is run through donations and the work of the city staff. This is one of the largest parks in the city's system and is where many different members of the community go to stroll and work off some steam along its winding pathways.
- The Elkhart Recreation Program offers several recreational programs throughout the
year.
- Baseball ranging from T-ball to upper teens.
- Softball
- Adult Co-Ed Softball
- Football Popwarner and Above
- Football, Basketball and Baseball Camps.
- Adult Basketball
- Nights of Columbus Bingo
- Morton County Historical Society Museum
Swimming Pool Park
Rolla
- Municipal Swimming Pool - Free for USD 217 residents
- City Park that includes a tennis court, basketball court, picnic areas and restrooms.
- A Skating Rink - Open September - May and closed during summer months.
- Softball
- Baseball
Morton County
- Cimarron National Grassland
- 3 picnic areas (Middle Springs, Cimarron River Park, and Cimarron Recreation area.
- 4 groups of fishing ponds (Point Rock Ponds, Atwood Ponds, Mallard Pond and Wilburton Pond) which contain a variety of fish, the main species being Channel Catfish and Trout between fall and spring.
- Auto Tour Route with improved roads.
- Cimmaron Recreation area has a campground with 14 sites, water and rest rooms. It includes 4 fishing ponds, 3 open to the public and 1 saved for the Group Area which is available for rent.
- Several Hiking and off road trails.
- Annual Fishing Derby.
- Hunting of all kinds.
- Senior Citizen Centers in Elkhart, Rolla, and Richfield which provide a variety of activities for Seniors.
- Various Groups such as High Sports Boosters, Morton County Historical Society, V.F.W., V.F.W. Auxiliary, Nights of Columbus, Kiwanis, Boy Scouts, Senior Citizen Centers, Point Rock Riders, Sororities, 4-H, and Church Groups, just to name a few.
- Morton County Fair
Lodging
- Cimarron Bed & Breakfast
Email The Cimarron Bed & Breakfast
(580)696-4672
3.5 miles W of Elkhart, Kansas on
State Line Road They have a full size pool table, TV, VCR for movies, Wireless Internet and Hot Tub. - The Cottage Inn Bed & Breakfast
Email The Cottage Inn
(620)697-1010
129 S. Baca, Elkhart, KS 67950
The Cottage Inn features four beautifully decorated suites, two with private baths. All rooms have high speed wireless internet and cable television. Guests are welcome to relax in the den by the fireplace, make yourself comfortable in the living room or at home in the kitchen. Join us for a homemade continental breakfast in the dining room or sunroom looking over the courtyard. They also have a gift shop.
- El Rancho
Motel
Email the El Ranch Motel
El Rancho Motel
PO Box 1066
Hwy 56 East
Elkhart, KS 67950
Office: (620)697-2117
Fax: (620)697-2040
Features Newly Renovated Rooms
& Quality Suites
We have a wide range of accommodations including cable TV with HBO, Free Internet Access, some rooms include a refrigerator and a microwave. We also have a Honeymoon Suite with a King size bed and whirlpool tub. - Elkhart Motel
Email the Elkhart Motel
329 Morton St
P O Box 417
Elkhart, KS 67950
Phone: (620) 697-2168
Fax: (620) 697-4539
Clean Comfortable Rooms. Each room is equipped with a microwave and refrigerator, cable TV, phone system, and Free Internet Access.
Dining
- Big C's
(Dine in, Carry Out, & Delivery)
969 Hwy 56
Elkhart, KS 67950
Phone: (620) 697-4268
Fax: (620)697-2637
Reproduction of old time diner with Corvette inside.
Full menu.
Big C's is well known for their cherry limeades and friendly service. Their diner atmosphere is decorated Coca Cola style. They are located directly on Hwy 56 and serve a noon special each week day.
Features: Mexican cuisine, Variety cuisine, Accessible parking/accommodations.
Drive Through Window Available. - Dairy Kreem Drive-In
(Carry Out)
411 E. Colorado
Elkhart, KS 67950
Phone: (620) 697-4619
A wide variety of Sandwiches, Burgers, Mexican Food, Ice Cream & Much More!
Drive Through Window Available. -
Jim-N-I's Restaurant
(Dine in & Carry out)
634 Highway 56
Elkhart, KS 67950
Phone: (620) 697-9886
- Open 6am - 9pm 7 days a week
- Steaks, Mexican Food, Noon Buffet, Homemade Desserts
- Friday & Saturday Evening Specials such as: Prime Rib Smoked Chicken
- Breakfast Buffet on Saturday & Sunday
- Free Wireless Internet
- Pizza Hut
460 US Highway 56
Elkhart, KS 67950
Phone: (620) 697-4555
Drive Through Window Available.
Passport Fees
Effective March 8, 2005
Routine Service (Form DS-11)
Reciept Within 6 Weeks - - - - These Fees Are Non-Refundable
| Age | Passport Fee | Security Surcharge | Local Processing Fee | Total Fees |
| Age 16 and Over | $55 | $12 | $30 | $97 |
| Under Age 16 | $40 | $12 | $30 | $82 |
Routine Service (Form DS-82) - Passport Renewal
Receipt Within 6 weeks - - - - These Fees Are Non-Refundable
| Passport Renewal By Mail (Customer Submits) You may qualify to use this form |
Renewal Fee | Security Surcharge | Total Fees |
|
$55 | $12 | $67 |
EXPEDITED Service (form DS-11 or Ds-82)
Add $60 Per Application and 2-Way Overnight DeliveryExpedite fee does not include overnight delivery. Customer must arrange for overnight delivery to ensure receipt within 2 weeks. |
If international departure in less than 2 weeks, or passport is needed for foreign visas, application at a Regional Passport Agency may be advised. Appointment required.
Visit travel.state.gov for more passport information and pricing.
Costs are subject to change.
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