Harvey County News
It’s the Harvey County Free Fair! Come checkout all the booths - including ours!
#bcbskspathwaysPhotos from Healthy Harvey Coalition's post
Beautiful evening in Newton for the Harvey County Free Fair parade. Love seeing the communities celebrate each other! 👏
The Free Fair has events all throughout the weekend. Stop by and check it out!Photos from Harvey County's post
We love reporting for duty to serve our communities each day, but parade days are PROBABLYYYYYY our favorite day to come to work!
Good seeing everybody at the Harvey County Free Fair parade!Photos from Harvey County Sheriff's Office's post
Sharing an update on the lake at Harvey County East Park, but unfortunately, still no change in status. The lake remains under a harmful algal bloom WARNING. Swimming, skiing, jet skiing and wading are still not allowed at East Park until further notice. Boating is allowed only at no-wake speeds.
We'll continue to monitor the water, and if there is any change in status, we will post it here and on our website.
Please practice these recommendations if you visit East Park:
◾ Avoid all contact with the water
◾ Do no let people or pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water
◾ Swimming is not allowed
◾ Skiing, jet skiing and wading are not allowed
◾ Boating is allowed at no-wake speeds only
◾ If fish are caught for consumption, clean well with potable water and eat only the fillet portion.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has three categories for harmful algal blooms: watch, warning and hazard. East Park remains in a warning.
This only affects the water at East Park. West Park and Camp Hawk are not under any advisories, and remain open to all activities.
More info on harmful algal blooms: www.kdheks.gov/algae-illness/index.htm
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
Harmful Algal Blooms,public health,lake,Algal Bloom,blue-green algae,BGA,zones,Milford Reservoir,Harmful Algal BloomWe're recommending face masks be worn in all indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, due to COVID-19. Our recommendation follows in line with the guidance presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this week.
The recommendation includes encouraging staff and students to wear a face mask inside educational facilities.
"This is a recommendation, not a requirement, but we need to emphasize the urgency of sound public health precautions," said Harvey County Health Department Director Lynnette Redington. "Our duty is to provide public health tools and education. Wearing a face mask around others and getting a COVID-19 vaccination are two significantly effective measures against COVID-19."
The recommendation is made in consultation with Dr. Doyle Detweiler, public health officer for Harvey County.
CDC data cites Harvey County as having substantial community transmission of COVID-19 as of July 26. That data can be found here: covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
More local data on COVID-19 can be found at www.harveycounty.com/covid19stats
To find a local health provider and the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, visit www.vaccines.gov.
COVID Data Tracker
CDC’s home for COVID-19 data. Visualizations, graphs, and data in one easy-to-use website.Farm & Food Council is seeking ways to grow our food base in Harvey County AND the access to it!
Next meeting is Monday, August 2, 4:00PM at 215 S. Pine Street, 2nd floor.
If you have questions about the council, give Lorrie a call at 316-283-1637.
The Harvey County Health Department is recommending face masks be worn in all indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status, due to COVID-19. The Health Department's recommendation follows in line with the guidance presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this week.
The recommendation includes encouraging staff and students to wear a face mask inside educational facilities.
"This is a recommendation, not a requirement, but we need to emphasize the urgency of sound public health precautions," said Harvey County Health Department Director Lynnette Redington. "Our duty is to provide public health tools and education. Wearing a face mask around others and getting a COVID-19 vaccination are two significantly effective measures against COVID-19."
The recommendation is made in consultation with Dr. Doyle Detweiler, public health officer for Harvey County.
CDC data cites Harvey County as having substantial community transmission of COVID-19 as of July 26. That data can be found here: covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#county-view
More local data on COVID-19 can be found at www.harveycounty.com/covid19stats
To find a local health provider and the availability of COVID-19 vaccines, visit www.vaccines.gov.
COVID Data Tracker
CDC’s home for COVID-19 data. Visualizations, graphs, and data in one easy-to-use website.More great coverage of the walk on Tuesday!
Does it eat: crowd forages ahead learning about edible plants
Does it eat: crowd forages ahead learning about edible plants
By Adam Strunk Amanda Mayflower gave some simple advice for novice foragers. "Don't eat berries if you don't know them," she said to a small crowd Tuesday morning. "That goes for mushrooms, too." The Healthy Harvey Coalition, Peace Connections and the Newton Farm and Art Market had invitedAre you looking for some friendly veggies? Riverpark produce has a lot for you to choose from. You can find them at the HV CO farmers market on Saturdays from 8am to 11am, the Moundridge Market on Tuesday afternoons or everyday at their self serve road stand on Riverpark road, 1.5miles south of Dutch ave.Photos from Harvey County Food & Farm Council's post
Interested in more of these kinds of events - let us know! It was a good time!
www.thekansan.com/story/news/2021/07/28/foraging-walk-shows-medicinal-food-options-sand-creek-tra...
'Foraging Walk' heads down Sand Creek Trail
'Foraging Walk' heads down Sand Creek Trail
NKA 0729 Smith at NationalsOne hundred years of excellent service to the citizens of Hesston and Harvey County.Photos from Hesston Fire/EMS's post
Interested in being a childcare provider?
Attend the childcare orientation class via Zoom on August 5, 2021, starting at 3:00pm. Reserve your spot by calling 620-694-2900. Ask for Michelle or Jeanette.
Cost is $20 for the class. This class is offered for adults only please.”
People who are pregnant, trying to conceive, or may want to be pregnant in the future can receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
There is currently no evidence that COVID-19 vaccination causes any problems with pregnancy. In addition, there is no evidence that female or male fertility problems are a side effect of any vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines.
More questions about fertility and the COVID-19 vaccines? Have a conversation with your healthcare provider or ask an expert at MotherToBaby (Spanish and English): mothertobaby.org/ask-an-expert/
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Parents/Guardians of HIGH SCHOOLERS ages 16-18, it's time for their meningococcal vaccination - or Meningitis.
Contact us for an appointment 316-283-1637 or schedule with your teen's provider now!
www.kdheks.gov/immunize/download/2021-2022_School_Requirement_K-12.pdfParents/Guardians of HIGH SCHOOLERS ages 16-18, it's time for their meningococcal vaccination - or Meningitis.
Contact us for an appointment 316-283-1637 or schedule with your teen's provider now!
www.kdheks.gov/immunize/download/2021-2022_School_Requirement_K-12.pdf
COVID-19 vaccines are free and readily available through health providers across Harvey County. Here at the Health Department, we have the two-dose Moderna vaccine available to everyone 18 and older.
To find a local provider with the vaccine of your choice, visit www.vaccines.gov.
Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you
Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you
Vaccines.gov helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.Several hot days in the forecast coming up. If you do need to be outside, take frequent breaks and stay hydrated. Better yet, stay indoors and check out the Olympics.
One of the local K-9 units here in Harvey County getting some attention. Logan is also one of our former deputies. Glad to see him and Edy doing well in Halstead!The team of the week is Officer Logan Miller and K9 Edy of the Halstead Police Department. Officer Miller has been with the Halstead Police Department for 2 years and is a new K9 handler. K9 Edy is a two-year-old Belgian Malinois from the Czech Republic. He was brought to the United States by BlueStreak K9 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Edy is a single purpose K9 certified in narcotics detection. Edy has been a valuable addition to the City of Halstead. Edy’s personality has been a big hit in the community, and he enjoys meeting new people.
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Here is the latest weekly update from the Harvey County Health Department regarding COVID-19 in Harvey County:
Cases
◾ Cases to date: 3,767 (25 new cases since July 19)
◾ Recovered to date: 3,671 (15 recovered since July 19)
◾ Known active cases: 26 (Up 10 since July 19)
◾ Deaths to date: 70
◾ Current hospitalizations: 2
Testing
🔹 Two-week percent positivity: 4.37% (Up 0.77% since July 19)
🔹 People tested to date: 16,823 (133 new people since July 19)
🔹 Total PCR tests to date: 34,795 (382 new tests since July 19)
Vaccinations
🔸 Residents vaccinated with one dose: 480.1 per 1,000 people
🔸 Residents 12+ vaccinated with one dose: 566.7 per 1,000 people
We continue to inch upward in our COVID-19 vaccinations. Every vaccination helps. More than 2.6 million doses of vaccine have been administered in Kansas, part of 342 million administered across the United States.
The two-dose Pfizer vaccine has received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for people 12 and older, while the two-dose Moderna and one-dose Johnson & Johnson are available to everyone 18 and older. If you want to read a little more about each vaccine, here's the fact sheet for each one:
Pfizer: www.fda.gov/media/144414/download
Moderna: www.modernatx.com/covid19vaccine-eua/eua-fact-sheet-recipients.pdf
Johnson & Johnson: www.fda.gov/media/146305/download
To find a local provider with the vaccine of your preference, visit www.vaccines.gov.
Additional local statistics can be found at any time on our COVID-19 dashboard: www.harveycounty.com/covid19stats
Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you
Find COVID-19 vaccine locations near you
Vaccines.gov helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.We've had a great turnout so far for people signing up to receive Everbridge emergency alert notifications. If you haven't signed up yet, here's a reminder. It's completely free. Having a dedicated way to receive information in an emergency is critical to protecting you and your loved ones.
You can find out more about Everbridge, or sign up for service, at www.harveycounty.com/everbridgeWe've had a great turnout so far for people signing up to receive Everbridge emergency alert notifications. If you haven't signed up yet, here's a reminder. It's completely free. Having a dedicated way to receive information in an emergency is critical to protecting you and your loved ones.
You can find out more about Everbridge, or sign up for service, at www.harveycounty.com/everbridge
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Everbridge emergency alerts now available in Harvey County
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Firework regulations in Harvey County for 2021
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Commission to hold department budget hearings in June
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County commission removes local health orders
2021/03/23
(Updated March 23, 2021)The Harvey County Commission voted unanimously to...
Road and Bridge beginning 2021 asphalt patching
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County commission updates mass gathering limits
2021/02/9
(Feb. 9, 2021)The Harvey County Commission has loosened the requirements...
Appraiser's Office publishes 2021 market study analysis
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The Harvey County Appraiser's Office has published the findings of...
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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
Aug 2 Food and Farm Council Meeting @ 4:00 PM |
Aug 3 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 4 Healthy Harvey Coalition meeting @ 12:00 PM |
Aug 9 Parks Advisory Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
Aug 10 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 17 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 24 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 31 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 6 Labor Day (County facilities closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 7 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 13 Food and Farm Council Meeting @ 4:00 PM |
Sep 14 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 21 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 28 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 5 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 6 Healthy Harvey Coalition meeting @ 12:00 PM |
Oct 11 |
Oct 12 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 19 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 26 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
