Harvey County News
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VISIT them at HOPEFEST during the Community Playday at Athletic Park, Newton on Saturday, April 27.
HopeFest is open 10AM - Noon...and it's FREE!
What a great time of the year. Warm, sunny days to be outside, great for fishing. Cool, comfortable evenings, perfect for a campfire. It’s a great time to be in your Harvey County Parks.
Camping is available at all 3 county parks. East Park and West Park have electrical camping pads for tents, RV’s and campers. Plus lots of room for primitive(rough) camping for tents or RV’s and campers. At Camp Hawk we currently only have tent primitive camping but will be adding a couple of electrical camping pads for tents, RV’s and campers in the near future.
All utilities are up and running at campsites and public restrooms/shower houses are open and ready for service.
All three parks have had the first of three fish stockings so the fish are starting to bite. There is never a charge to fish at Harvey County Parks but a valid Kansas fishing license is required for all out of state residents and Kansas residents age 16 to 74.
Hope to see you out there!
Just came home from Camp Hawk and it was beautiful. Could hear the turkeys at sunset. Only fish that we're biting were bluegill. Where can we find information on what the lakes and ponds are stocked with?
Camped overnight last Friday at HC East. Perfect temperature, full moon, and no wind until morning. Thanks for doing a great job!
Still some shirts left - still lunch hour left! Come to Norms Coffee Bar on Main, get a t-shirt and a walk in. The weather is beautiful! #NWLDKS #bcbskspathways #healthyharvey #healthyks
Our Planning, Zoning and Environmental office will have limited hours the rest of the week as the staff attends some departmental training. Here's what the schedule looks like:
Wednesday: Open until noon
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Open until noon
It only affects the Planning, Zoning and Environmental office. The rest of the county facilities are open regular hours the rest of the week.
The HMC Pharmacy opened today!!!!
The hours for the pharmacy are:
Mon-Wed-Fri 8 AM - 6 PM
Tues-Thurs 8 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 8 AM - 12 PM
HMC Pharmacy phone: 316-284-5151
Harvey County K-State Research and Extension
Aaron C. Swank, MPH - Nutrition & Family Finance Agent - wrote about complications associated with making healthy decisions while filtering through misinformation and mythology. Follow the link to read his article from the Newton Kansan. #KSRE #HealthMatters #HealthyKS
KOAM TV & FOX14 TV-TELEVISION CITY
Walgreens said Tuesday that it will require customers to be at least 21-years-old to purchase tobacco in any of its stores nationwide. That policy starts Sept. 1. #walgreensDid you say "vape?" Learn more...For our KPC April PreventionTalKS we had the opportunity interview Jordan Roberts about "All things Vaping"! She coordinates Resist, the youth-led tobacco prevention program that supports tobacco prevention initiatives throughout the state of Kansas. Click here to listen bit.ly/2WAazM5 #KsPrevention
Put it on your calendar for Saturday!Reducing drug use in the county takes a little help from everyone. An easy way to help is joining us in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event this Saturday. This past October, you all helped us collect 206 pounds of prescription drugs so they could be disposed of responsibly and safely - part of 457 TONS collected across the nation. Let's do it again.
We'll be in the Law Enforcement Center lobby, 120 E. Seventh St. in Newton, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. No questions asked, and it's completely free. Just bring it by and we'll do the rest to properly dispose of them. We just can't take liquids or needles. It's a small but crucial part you can play in keeping prescription drugs out of the wrong hands.
Congratulations to Health Ministries Clinic on the new addition!The HMC Pharmacy opened today!!!!
The hours for the pharmacy are:
Mon-Wed-Fri 8 AM - 6 PM
Tues-Thurs 8 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 8 AM - 12 PM
HMC Pharmacy phone: 316-284-5151
We've got a handful of positions available for jobseekers out there. We're hiring for a:
🗑 Solid Waste Director 🗑
💻 Summer Office Clerk 💻
☎️ Dispatcher ☎️
🚓 Sheriff Deputy 🚓
👮♀️ Detention Deputy 👮♂️
You can find out more about each position here: www.harveycounty.com/employment.html
How many times do you have to apply to get even an interview for the detention deputy?
This Saturday!Reducing drug use in the county takes a little help from everyone. An easy way to help is joining us in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event this Saturday. This past October, you all helped us collect 206 pounds of prescription drugs so they could be disposed of responsibly and safely - part of 457 TONS collected across the nation. Let's do it again.
We'll be in the Law Enforcement Center lobby, 120 E. Seventh St. in Newton, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. No questions asked, and it's completely free. Just bring it by and we'll do the rest to properly dispose of them. We just can't take liquids or needles. It's a small but crucial part you can play in keeping prescription drugs out of the wrong hands.
Did you know that cigarette butts are the most littered item on the planet? This #EarthDay, quit smoking for yourself and for the environment. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW for free help.
Earth Day is a perfect reminder that we have a bunch of B-E-A-UTIFUL parks all around Harvey County you can explore, and a chance for us to say 'thank you' to all of you doin' your part to keep 'em clean for us to enjoy.
Reducing drug use in the county takes a little help from everyone. An easy way to help is joining us in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event this Saturday. This past October, you all helped us collect 206 pounds of prescription drugs so they could be disposed of responsibly and safely - part of 457 TONS collected across the nation. Let's do it again.
We'll be in the Law Enforcement Center lobby, 120 E. Seventh St. in Newton, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. No questions asked, and it's completely free. Just bring it by and we'll do the rest to properly dispose of them. We just can't take liquids or needles. It's a small but crucial part you can play in keeping prescription drugs out of the wrong hands.
Happy Earth Day!
Check out some Harvey County facts from the CDC.
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Road and Bridge preps to begin 2019 pavement patching
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The Harvey County Road and Bridge Department will start its...
Tax foreclosure sale to be held March 28
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A special, single cause tax foreclosure sale will be held...
What we did in 2018
2019/01/7
Harvey County Administrator Anthony Swartzendruber presented a compilation of highlights...
County, City of Newton agree to renovations for Law Enforcement Center
2018/12/21
The Harvey County Commission and Newton City Commission agreed to...
Commission sets county staff holiday schedule for 2019
2018/12/4
The Harvey County Commission has approved 10-1/2 days of public...
Election board completes general election canvass
2018/11/13
Harvey County finished counting votes for the November general election...
Advanced voting for general election begins Oct. 23 in Harvey County
2018/10/22
Advanced voting for the November general election begins Tuesday, Oct...
Tax foreclosure sale scheduled for November
2018/10/12
A tax foreclosure sale will be held for several properties...
Commissioner signs local disaster declaration for flooding
2018/10/9
Harvey County Commission Chair Randy Hague signed a local disaster...
Welcome to Harvey County
Nearly 35,000 residents call Harvey County home. The county landscape pairs picturesque country living with vibrant downtown shopping centers. Harvey County serves the cities of Burrton, Halstead, Hesston, Newton, North Newton, Sedgwick, and Walton, as well as 15 townships.
Harvey County is home to a bustling airport and train service, innovative economic leaders, sprawling parks, and welcoming school districts. Food and entertainment opportunities abound, with even more amenities within a short driving distance to our friendly neighboring counties.
Events Schedule
Apr 27 Radio Control Park Grand Opening @ 9:00 AM |
Apr 28 Radio Control Park Grand Opening @ 9:00 AM |
Apr 29 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 4 Guide to Morel Mushrooms @ 12:00 AM |
May 6 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 10 Second Half Taxes Due @ 12:00 AM |
May 13 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 18 Great American Marshmallow Roast @ 12:00 AM |
May 20 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 27 Memorial Day - County Facilities Closed @ 12:00 AM |
May 28 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 3 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 10 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 14 Carpageddon Fishing Tournament @ 12:00 AM |
Jun 15 Carpageddon Fishing Tournament @ 12:00 AM |
Jun 16 Carpageddon Fishing Tournament @ 12:00 AM |
Jun 17 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 22 Horseback Scavenger Hunt @ 12:00 AM |
Jun 24 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jul 1 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
