Harvey County News
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Weather looks good...head on out with your bike for a ride!
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Timeline PhotosThere's no "bicycle culture" in the Netherlands, just like there's no "shoe culture" for people who walk where you live.
It's just another option you can use if it's more convenient (and it often is, due to properly designed road infrastructure).
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In observation of the Thanksgiving holiday Harvey County Parks office will be closed on Thursday November 25 and Friday November 26. We will resume regular office hours on Monday, November 29, 2021.
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
The Harvey County Courthouse will be closed Nov. 25-26 for the Thanksgiving holiday break. The Courthouse will reopen Nov. 29 at 8 a.m.
The next holiday closing is Christmas Eve (observed), Dec. 23, at noon.
Some exciting news many of you have been eagerly awaiting ...
The Harvey County Commission approved an improvement project for Hesston Road at its meeting today, with work anticipated to begin in the spring of next year. Hesston Road - or Old Highway 81 - is the most traveled road the County maintains.
The project was awarded to Pearson Construction for about $3.6 million, pending the engineer's review. That was the lowest of three bids, and came in below the engineer's estimate.
The project includes road resurfacing of Hesston Road from the Newton city limit to the Harvey County line at Northwest 108th Street. It also includes the addition of paved three-foot-wide shoulders. At 22 feet, Hesston Road is currently the narrowest pavement the County maintains. The improvements are expected to make for a safer road to travel and reduce maintenance needs in coming years.
With road improvements come temporary road closures. We'll have more specifics on that as the project gets closer to beginning, but the intent is to close the road in increments, and residents will have continued access to their properties.
The project will be financed through multiple funding sources. The Road and Bridge budget earmarked $2,005,000 for Hesston Road. Remaining costs will be paid through American Rescue Plan Act funding, the County's general fund reserves, and the issuance of bonds, if needed.Some exciting news many of you have been eagerly awaiting ...
The Harvey County Commission approved an improvement project for Hesston Road at its meeting today, with work anticipated to begin in the spring of next year. Hesston Road - or Old Highway 81 - is the most traveled road the County maintains.
The project was awarded to Pearson Construction for about $3.6 million, pending the engineer's review. That was the lowest of three bids, and came in below the engineer's estimate.
The project includes road resurfacing of Hesston Road from the Newton city limit to the Harvey County line at Northwest 108th Street. It also includes the addition of paved three-foot-wide shoulders. At 22 feet, Hesston Road is currently the narrowest pavement the County maintains. The improvements are expected to make for a safer road to travel and reduce maintenance needs in coming years.
With road improvements come temporary road closures. We'll have more specifics on that as the project gets closer to beginning, but the intent is to close the road in increments, and residents will have continued access to their properties.
The project will be financed through multiple funding sources. The Road and Bridge budget earmarked $2,005,000 for Hesston Road. Remaining costs will be paid through American Rescue Plan Act funding, the County's general fund reserves, and the issuance of bonds, if needed.
Here's another new(er) deputy we've yet to introduce here, though he's pretty familiar to this area. Austin Gronau is from Newton, graduated from Newton High School, and previously was an officer for the Newton Police Department.
After a stint with Hesston Fire/EMS, Austin followed his interest in law enforcement. With the encouragement of Levi Minkevitch, Austin applied with the NPD, where he was before joining the Sheriff's Office this past December.
Austin is married. He and his wife have two daughters. He enjoys talking about sports, including K-State, and is busy doing some home remodeling projects.
Austin grew up on a farm, and as a deputy, is making a concerted effort to get out into the agricultural areas of the county.
"I like going out and talking to farmers, and letting them know we're still out there for them," Gronau said. "I like really going out there and being a face in the community. That's really my goal, is just to humanize us and be there for them."Here's another new(er) deputy we've yet to introduce here, though he's pretty familiar to this area. Austin Gronau is from Newton, graduated from Newton High School, and previously was an officer for the Newton Police Department.
After a stint with Hesston Fire/EMS, Austin followed his interest in law enforcement. With the encouragement of Levi Minkevitch, Austin applied with the NPD, where he was before joining the Sheriff's Office this past December.
Austin is married. He and his wife have two daughters. He enjoys talking about sports, including K-State, and is busy doing some home remodeling projects.
Austin grew up on a farm, and as a deputy, is making a concerted effort to get out into the agricultural areas of the county.
"I like going out and talking to farmers, and letting them know we're still out there for them," Gronau said. "I like really going out there and being a face in the community. That's really my goal, is just to humanize us and be there for them."
The U.S. Fire Administration and Federal Emergency Management Agency has this really useful list of quick reminders for those cooking during the holidays:
🔥 Stand by your pan (if you leave the kitchen, turn the burners off)
🔥 Keep an eye on what you fry
🔥 Roll up your sleeves
🔥 Supervise children and pets
🔥 Watch what you're cooking
🔥 If there's an oven fire, keep the oven door closed and turn the oven off
🔥 Move things that can burn away from the stove
🔥 Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove to prevent getting bumped into by accident
🔥 Only use a turkey fryer outdoors
🔥 Check smoke alarms.
Home fires drastically increase this time of year. Be careful!
www.fema.gov/blog/10-ways-prevent-home-fires-thanksgivingThe U.S. Fire Administration and Federal Emergency Management Agency has this really useful list of quick reminders for those cooking during the holidays:
🔥 Stand by your pan (if you leave the kitchen, turn the burners off)
🔥 Keep an eye on what you fry
🔥 Roll up your sleeves
🔥 Supervise children and pets
🔥 Watch what you're cooking
🔥 If there's an oven fire, keep the oven door closed and turn the oven off
🔥 Move things that can burn away from the stove
🔥 Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove to prevent getting bumped into by accident
🔥 Only use a turkey fryer outdoors
🔥 Check smoke alarms.
Home fires drastically increase this time of year. Be careful!
www.fema.gov/blog/10-ways-prevent-home-fires-thanksgiving
North Newton may not have made it to the finals, but Kansas did - and won!WINNERS' VIDEO!
Last month, The Turner Diagonal project took home American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) America’s Transportation People’s Choice award. Check out this video which highlights the impact this project will have on Kansas and more than $30,000 dollars in matching scholarship funds, which will help students in the transportation industry.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2vsOe0kWUA
Here is the weekly update from the Harvey County Health Department regarding COVID-19 cases in Harvey County:
Cases
◾ Cases to date: 5,402 (120 new cases since Nov. 15)
◾ Recovered to date: 5,200 (84 recovered since Nov. 15)
◾ Known active cases: 112 (Up 36 since Nov. 15)
◾ Deaths to date: 90
◾ Current hospitalizations: 4
Testing
🔹 Two-week percent positivity: 9.5% (Up 2.7% since Nov. 15)
🔹 People tested to date: 22,564 (244 new people tested since Nov. 15)
🔹 Total PCR tests to date: 50,134 (683 new tests since Nov. 15)
Vaccinations
🔸 Residents vaccinated with at least one dose: 586.0 per 1,000 people
🔸 Residents 5+ vaccinated with at least one dose: 621.1 per 1,000 people
This past week, COVID-19 vaccine booster doses were approved to expand eligibility to anyone 18 and older that is six months past their completed Moderna or Pfizer vaccine series, or two months past their Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Your booster dose can be any of the three authorized vaccines, regardless of your previous completed series. The Health Department has Moderna available, while other local health providers have Pfizer and J&J. You can make an appointment with the Health Department by calling 316-283-1637, or find other providers at www.vaccines.gov.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment also updated its county vaccination rate graphs to reflect vaccines being available to people 5 and older. Harvey County has the sixth-best rate in the state for people 5 and older that have received at least one dose of vaccine. That's great to see!
Additional local statistics can be found at any time on our COVID-19 dashboard: www.harveycounty.com/covid19statsHere is the weekly update from the Harvey County Health Department regarding COVID-19 cases in Harvey County:
Cases
◾ Cases to date: 5,402 (120 new cases since Nov. 15)
◾ Recovered to date: 5,200 (84 recovered since Nov. 15)
◾ Known active cases: 112 (Up 36 since Nov. 15)
◾ Deaths to date: 90
◾ Current hospitalizations: 4
Testing
🔹 Two-week percent positivity: 9.5% (Up 2.7% since Nov. 15)
🔹 People tested to date: 22,564 (244 new people tested since Nov. 15)
🔹 Total PCR tests to date: 50,134 (683 new tests since Nov. 15)
Vaccinations
🔸 Residents vaccinated with at least one dose: 586.0 per 1,000 people
🔸 Residents 5+ vaccinated with at least one dose: 621.1 per 1,000 people
This past week, COVID-19 vaccine booster doses were approved to expand eligibility to anyone 18 and older that is six months past their completed Moderna or Pfizer vaccine series, or two months past their Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Your booster dose can be any of the three authorized vaccines, regardless of your previous completed series. The Health Department has Moderna available, while other local health providers have Pfizer and J&J. You can make an appointment with the Health Department by calling 316-283-1637, or find other providers at www.vaccines.gov.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment also updated its county vaccination rate graphs to reflect vaccines being available to people 5 and older. Harvey County has the sixth-best rate in the state for people 5 and older that have received at least one dose of vaccine. That's great to see!
Additional local statistics can be found at any time on our COVID-19 dashboard: www.harveycounty.com/covid19stats
Leaves are awesome for our compost operation at our Solid Waste facility (3205 SW 24th St. in Newton). Harvey County residents can bring them by and we'll be glad to take them, completely free! 🍂🍁
The Sheriff's Office will join the Kansas Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies from across the state Nov. 20-29 for the Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement campaign.
The campaign enforces all traffic laws, but puts additional emphasis on individuals not wearing or incorrectly wearing a seatbelt. It's also an opportunity for us to educate people on the importance of buckling up, because it saves lives. We hope people will travel safely during the holidays.
This campaign is supported through a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation.The Sheriff's Office will join the Kansas Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies from across the state Nov. 20-29 for the Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement campaign.
The campaign enforces all traffic laws, but puts additional emphasis on individuals not wearing or incorrectly wearing a seatbelt. It's also an opportunity for us to educate people on the importance of buckling up, because it saves lives. We hope people will travel safely during the holidays.
This campaign is supported through a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation.
That made for an interesting morning in communications... considering multiple agencies in 2 counties involved, it couldn't have gone much smoother! Great job everyone!!!
www.npr.org/2021/11/14/1054942590/solar-energy-colorado-garden-farm-land
This Colorado 'solar garden' is literally a farm under solar panels
This Colorado 'solar garden' is literally a farm under solar panels
The newly passed infrastructure bill could lead to a boom in solar production requiring a lot more land, including farmland. But research is showing solar panels might actually help grow some crops.Oof. Rough day for us. Congrats to Josh on the W, and thanks for having us be a part of this.
Time to get back in the training room. That trophy comes back to our side again in a year.Photos from Newton Schools's post
Local multi-time cup stacking champ Chad Gay getting some practice reps in before his showdown with Newton Police Department at Slate Creek Elementary today 💪
Chad Gay stacking cups
Chad Gay stacking cups
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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
Dec 7 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Dec 14 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Dec 20 First half taxes due @ 5:00 PM |
Dec 21 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Dec 23 |
Dec 24 |
Dec 28 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Dec 31 New Year's Day (observed, Courthouse closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Jan 4 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jan 11 Comprehensive Plan public meeting @ 5:00 PM |
Jan 12 Comprehensive Plan public meeting @ 5:00 PM |
Jan 13 Comprehensive Plan public meeting @ 5:00 PM |
Jan 17 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day @ 12:00 AM |
Feb 21 Presidents Day @ 12:00 AM |
