Harvey County News
Harvey County Health Department
Let's be positive today... What is something you LIKE about being in Harvey County (inlcude any of its towns)?Let's be positive today...
What is something you LIKE about being in Harvey County (inlcude any of its towns)?
It's National Take a Hike Day! Our parks have several miles of trails you can explore today and every day. We'd love to have you come visit us!
It's National Take a Hike Day! Our parks have several miles of trails you can explore today and every day. We'd love to have you come visit us!
Trail maps are provided on the brochures. There should be some at the main information kiosks at each park. They are also downloadable from the Harveycounty.com website under the Parks Department. We are sorry to hear some of you have had issues with others not following the leash law. We appreciate your cooperation keeping your pets safe and secure. We will continue to do our best to educate those that aren't following the rules and regulations.
Enjoy walking the trails at West Park. Protected from the wind on windy days.
We go just about every day!
Please remind everyone to keep their dogs leashed. My leashed dog was run up on by 2 dogs running loose with joggers
Is there anywhere to get trail maps?
The health benefits are almost immediate when you stop smoking. Say NO tobacco! ðŸš
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan.
Let the Great American Smokeout event on November 21 be your day to start your journey toward a smoke-free life.
Learn more at cancer.org/smokeout or call 1-800-227-2345.
Prepare before the next winter storm...
Create an emergency car kit.
www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/beforestorm/preparehome.html#Hits
The Maternal Child Health program here really appreciates the Women's Community Foundation's investment in our new teen mom mentoring program!
Partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas, Heartland Pregnancy Center and Newton High School we will have healthier moms and babies!
Congrats to all the other recipients!We were surrounded by great company last night as we received a grant from the Women’s Community Foundation to support NMC’s Healthy Lifestyle Campus.
Thank you to Linda Hwa Davis, the award presenters, and both the members and contributors to the WCF for helping to improve health in our community through Newton Medical Center and all of these other grant recipients. You truly make a difference in our community!
Grant recipients pictured:
Kim Staley from Mirror Inc. for the Life of a Railer program
Jennifer Rose from Peace Connections for their summer enrichment activity programs
Erika Cameraon @HarveyCountyKSHealth for the teen mother mentoring program collaborative
Lisa Capps and EmberHope for Opportunity Academy
Jill Gatz @NMKSO for their winter symphony season, educational outreach, and solo competition
Todd Tangeman and Newton Medical Center for Phase Two of the Healthy Lifestyles Campus
Erik Schrag @prairieviewinc for safety enhancements
Russ Buller and Hesston Emergency Services for their Stryker Power Load System
Trina Morgan and Kansas Children's Service League for their intensive home resource service
Betty Lanzrath and Grand Central for their senior wellness center
Tamie Larez @ Newton Meals on Wheels for senior meal deliveries
James Wilson @ New Hope Shelter for their residents assistance programs
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) impact lifelong health and are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness and substance use in adulthood. CDC reports 61% of adults have experienced at least one ACE, and 1 in 6 adults have experienced four or more. Learn more about the link between ACEs and 14 negative outcomes, as well as prevention strategies in the new #VitalSigns report: bit.ly/VitalSignsACEs
Harvey County Radio Control Club is doing a great job developing the airfield and crawler course, providing new outdoor entertainment opportunities. But they aren't stopping there. Check out what else they are doing for our community! Hats off to all the members!HCRCC members delivered 166.5 pounds of food to the Salvation Army Harvey County today. This will be used solely within Harvey County to serve those in need.
Thank you to everyone who came out to the fun-fly and social crawl on 11/9/2019. You made this donation possible.
Harvey County Food and Farm Producer Questionnaire
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This form is designed to collect information from producers in and around Harvey County, KS in an effort to create a producer directory. Please complete this as completely as possible, so we can make residents, businesses and visitors of Harvey County aware of all you have to offer. If there are any...Here are the official results of the general election after 95 provisional ballots were canvassed this afternoon. Harvey County finished with a 29 percent voter turnout. Thank you to everyone that took the opportunity to vote in your local election!
results.enr.clarityelections.com
County commissioners gathered this afternoon to canvass and certify the general election. There were 95 provisional ballots canvassed. Of those, 81 were counted.
If you're wondering what is a provisional ballot, a couple examples could be voters that had changed their name since registering (those eight ballots were counted) or voters that were not registered in the county (those 11 ballots were not counted).
You can find the final results of the election here: results.enr.clarityelections.com/KS/Harvey/98749/web/#/summary
Consider joining us this Saturday -As we work to raise awareness about youth runaways and homelessness by screening the documentary #LostInAmerica - Meet Daviana www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVZQT98_LpU. #NRPM #KsPrevention
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
#InTheNews Cherie Sage, director of Safe Kids Kansas, discusses the dangers of carbon monoxide this time of year.
A great way to give back during the holidays!
Harvey County Sheriff's Office
First Responders Holiday Helpers is back! This is one of our favorite ways to help do our part to give back to our communities, but we also can't do it without the support we get from you each year.
Holiday Helpers is where we ask for financial donations that we in turn use to provide food items for those in need during the holiday season. In December, our staff will work with Dillons to box up and deliver staple foods such as cereal, canned veggies and much more to hundreds of families right here in Harvey County.
If you can contribute this holiday season, please bring cash or check to the Sheriff's Office. Checks can be made to First Responders Holiday Helpers. Your generosity makes this program go. We appreciate it so much.
First Responders Holiday Helpers is back! This is one of our favorite ways to help do our part to give back to our communities, but we also can't do it without the support we get from you each year.
Holiday Helpers is where we ask for financial donations that we in turn use to provide food items for those in need during the holiday season. In December, our staff will work with Dillons to box up and deliver staple foods such as cereal, canned veggies and much more to hundreds of families right here in Harvey County.
If you can contribute this holiday season, please bring cash or check to the Sheriff's Office. Checks can be made to First Responders Holiday Helpers. Your generosity makes this program go. We appreciate it so much.
The decision to vaccinate your child can be complex and difficult. Talk to your health care provider if you have concerns about the safety and side effects of vaccines. Find additional information from the CDC: bit.ly/34Jn0ch #VaccinesPreventDiseases #VaccinesSaveLives #VaccinesCauseAdults
ASTHO (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials)
Immunize Kansas Coalition
This is a long article, but if it you want to learn more about why, and how, they are so dangerous for youth, it’s worth the time to read it all.
Board finishes canvass for 2019 general election
2019/11/14
Harvey County completed its canvass for the 2019 general election...
County to hold tax foreclosure sale in December
2019/11/12
Harvey County will hold a tax foreclosure sale for specified...
Improvements for River Park, Halstead roads begin Aug. 27
2019/08/23
Harvey County will begin a hot-mix asphalt program Aug. 27...
Commission adopts 2020 budget
2019/08/13
Harvey County's 2020 fiscal year budget was adopted Aug. 13...
Road work will limit travel on South West Road in August
2019/08/1
A road improvement project will limit a short stretch of...
County's 2020 recommended budget presents slight decrease
2019/07/23
The recommended budget presented by the Harvey County Commission for the...
Firework regulations for cities in Harvey County for 2019
2019/06/25
Cities in Harvey County set their own schedules and conditions...
Commission approves moving its meetings from Mondays to Tuesdays
2019/06/10
The Harvey County Commission approved a resolution at its June...
Commission sets schedule for 2020 budget hearings
2019/05/26
The Harvey County Commission will hold its 2020 budget hearings...
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
Nov 19 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 26 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 28 Thanksgiving - County Facilities Closed @ 12:00 AM |
Nov 29 |
Dec 3 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Dec 10 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Dec 17 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Dec 20 First-Half Taxes Due @ 12:00 AM |
Dec 25 Christmas - County Facilities Closed @ 12:00 AM |
