Harvey County News
Kind of a bummer to bring up on such a nice day, buuuuut school is gonna start back up again soon. So here's a reminder to book an appointment for your kiddo's immunizations at the Harvey County Health Department. If you've got a list of vaccinations your child already has, bring that with you. If you aren't sure what immunizations your child needs, here's a resource to help: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/child-adolescent-shell.html
Experts say cigarette butts — not plastic straws — are largest human-caused pollutant
cbsnews.com
Plastic straws are losing popularity but cigarette butts are the real environmental problemWe've got a handful of job openings available right now. If you're looking for something new, check these out:
☎️ Customer Service Rep (Emergency Communications) ☎️
🏥 Customer Service Rep (Health) 🏥
🚐 Driver 🚐
🛠 Custodian/Building Maintenance 🛠
👮♀️ Detention Deputy 👮♂️
You can find out more about each position here: www.harveycounty.com/employment.html
Presenting Newton Medical Center with a check to help with new walking paths on campus. #bcbskspathways #walkrollharvey #ksre Aaron C. Swank, MPH
Gonna be ☀️ HOT ☀️ again today. If you're gonna be outside, drink lots of water 💧, remember the sunscreen 🕶 and find some shade 🌳 and take breaks from the heat.Excessive heat will once again overspread the region this afternoon and early evening. Heat index values are expected to be in the 105 to 110 degree range. Be sure to limit outdoor activity this afternoon and early evening and drink plenty of water!
Hey Hesston folks! Come to the shelter at King Park on Monday, July 22 at 6:30 PM to share your ideas for a biking and walking plan for Hesston! #bcbskspathways #healthyks #walkrollharvey
Got our first look at the new rescue vehicle today. Quite impressive and should be a valuable addition to rescue capabilities not only barricaded subjects but also floods and blizzards and other life saving situations.
Harvey County Sheriff's Office
This week, our Harvey County Emergency Response Team received its BearCat armored rescue vehicle. We want everyone to be familiar with it inside-and-out from the start so you can learn how it's a life-saving tool for our communities and our first responders.
We hope this is a piece of equipment we never need to use. However, we know there are recent incidents where we could have used an armored rescue vehicle. Ultimately, we want our first responders to feel safe while we strive for peaceful resolutions. Previously, our ERT was using a refurbished ambulance. The BearCat provides much more safety and capability.
To help everyone learn more about the BearCat, we had some of our ERT members talk about the purchase and what the BearCat could be used for.
A look inside the Emergency Response Team's new armored rescue vehicle.
Harvey County Sheriff's Office
This week, our Harvey County Emergency Response Team received its BearCat armored rescue vehicle. We want everyone to be familiar with it inside-and-out from the start so you can learn how it's a life-saving tool for our communities and our first responders.
We hope this is a piece of equipment we never need to use. However, we know there are recent incidents where we could have used an armored rescue vehicle. Ultimately, we want our first responders to feel safe while we strive for peaceful resolutions. Previously, our ERT was using a refurbished ambulance. The BearCat provides much more safety and capability.
To help everyone learn more about the BearCat, we had some of our ERT members talk about the purchase and what the BearCat could be used for.
This week, our Harvey County Emergency Response Team received its BearCat armored rescue vehicle. We want everyone to be familiar with it inside-and-out from the start so you can learn how it's a life-saving tool for our communities and our first responders.
We hope this is a piece of equipment we never need to use. However, we know there are recent incidents where we could have used an armored rescue vehicle. Ultimately, we want our first responders to feel safe while we strive for peaceful resolutions. Previously, our ERT was using a refurbished ambulance. The BearCat provides much more safety and capability.
To help everyone learn more about the BearCat, we had some of our ERT members talk about the purchase and what the BearCat could be used for.
What was the cost of this vehicle?
This is excellent! I am already thankful for the potential lives it will save of both citizens and our first responders! God bless all who serve and protect! <3
What an amazing piece of equipment that will increase the ability to save lives and keep our first responders and ERT Team safe! Thank You! #backtheblue
Thank you for keeping us safe.
Thank you for keeping our communities safe
Very nice addition.
Thabk you all, this is awsome!!!!
Tell your officers to turn on their sirens if they’re gonna go 50 down walnut, please
$$$$ Wasted tax dollars
What a waste of money in Harvey County doesn’t surprise me
Austin Agee
You need a armour truck? What for? To kill Americans? Just get a tank..
Thank you for keeping Newton safe...
Come on out and see us!It's National Park and Recreation Month, so we hope you'll add a visit to Harvey County Parks on your summer to-do list. Camp Hawk, East Park or West Park ... or maybe all three.
📸: Views at East Park today 🌻
It's National Park and Recreation Month, so we hope you'll add a visit to Harvey County Parks on your summer to-do list. Camp Hawk, East Park or West Park ... or maybe all three.
📸: Views at East Park today 🌻
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
NBC News highlights how Juul and other e-cigarettes are addicting kids, harming their health and wreaking havoc on their lives. Says one teen: “The moment I started using nicotine, it turned off my future goals completely.”WOW!
Recreational marijuana in Colorado: What the numbers say about health, safety and tax dollars
chicagotribune.com
Legal recreational marijuana in Colorado: What studies show has changedGood to know...and thanks!Ever had to stare longingly through your car window at the keys on the other side, unable to be reunited because you accidentally locked yourself out? It happens. It stinks.
Our deputies actually have tools to help get you out of this jam. Give us a call, and if our deputies have a few minutes to spare, we'll come unlock your car for free. Of course there may be calls of more priority, so you may have to wait or want to find another option, but we're happy to help out if we can.
Job Opportunity - thru June 2020
Food & Farm Council Coordinator
Apply through www.hrepartners.com/jobdetails.aspx?id=33408
Open until July 17.
hrepartners.com
Get some steps in AND visit some Newton history!We finally have more copies of one of our most popular publications! If you're looking for a summer activity that mixes exercise, history and a trip downtown, pick up a copy of the Downtown Newton Historic Walking Tour. Follow the history of each address along Main Street and learn about the community. It's also great indoor reading for history buffs, too! Pick up your copy at City Hall, Anderson's Book & Office Supply, Back Alley Pizza, Bethel College, North Newton, KS, Newton Area Chamber of Commerce, Newton Public Library, and Norm's Coffee Bar.
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...
May flooding prompts new disaster declaration from Westfall
2019/05/22
Harvey County Commission Chair Chip Westfall signed a local emergency...
Westfall signs disaster proclamation for May flooding
2019/05/8
Harvey County Commission Chair Chip Westfall signed a local emergency...
Commission appoints Lowery as county appraiser
2019/04/29
The Harvey County Commission has appointed Michele Lowery as Harvey...
Road and Bridge preps to begin 2019 pavement patching
2019/03/18
The Harvey County Road and Bridge Department will start its...
Tax foreclosure sale to be held March 28
2019/03/14
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...
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
Jul 23 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jul 30 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 6 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 13 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 17 Birding by Ear / Butterfly Walk @ 12:00 AM |
Aug 20 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 27 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 31 Water War @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 2 Labor Day - County Facilities Closed @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 3 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 10 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 14 Owl Prowl / Holey Moley @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 17 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 24 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 28 Family Nature Scavenger Hunt @ 12:00 AM |
Oct 1 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 8 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 15 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
