Harvey County News
Sweet! Way to go, Skip! 👏🥳We are extremely proud of Skip Cowan for being honored as one of Emerge: Harvey County's 4 Under 40 award recipients. Skip is the Health Department's and Harvey County Emergency Management's community services coordinator.
Skip has been with Harvey County for 12 years. He is a vital part of our emergency preparedness and response efforts. At the Health Department, he leads our disease investigations. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped distribute personal protective equipment to health providers and first responders, as well as organized and facilitated COVID-19 vaccine distributions. He is also involved in several local organizations and is an avid volunteer.
Skip has proven many times over to be an invaluable asset to our organization and our communities. Your personality and tireless work ethic encourage and improve our team every day. We think this recognition is well deserved. Congratulations, and thank you for your dedication to public service!
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Definitely well deserved. Skip is an integral part of our EM team!We are extremely proud of Skip Cowan for being honored as one of Emerge: Harvey County's 4 Under 40 award recipients. Skip is the Health Department's and Harvey County Emergency Management's community services coordinator.
Skip has been with Harvey County for 12 years. He is a vital part of our emergency preparedness and response efforts. At the Health Department, he leads our disease investigations. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped distribute personal protective equipment to health providers and first responders, as well as organized and facilitated COVID-19 vaccine distributions. He is also involved in several local organizations and is an avid volunteer.
Skip has proven many times over to be an invaluable asset to our organization and our communities. Your personality and tireless work ethic encourage and improve our team every day. We think this recognition is well deserved. Congratulations, and thank you for your dedication to public service!
We are extremely proud of Skip Cowan for being honored as one of Emerge: Harvey County's 4 Under 40 award recipients. Skip is the Health Department's and Harvey County Emergency Management's community services coordinator.
Skip has been with Harvey County for 12 years. He is a vital part of our emergency preparedness and response efforts. At the Health Department, he leads our disease investigations. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped distribute personal protective equipment to health providers and first responders, as well as organized and facilitated COVID-19 vaccine distributions. He is also involved in several local organizations and is an avid volunteer.
Skip has proven many times over to be an invaluable asset to our organization and our communities. Your personality and tireless work ethic encourage and improve our team every day. We think this recognition is well deserved. Congratulations, and thank you for your dedication to public service!We are extremely proud of Skip Cowan for being honored as one of Emerge: Harvey County's 4 Under 40 award recipients. Skip is the Health Department's and Harvey County Emergency Management's community services coordinator.
Skip has been with Harvey County for 12 years. He is a vital part of our emergency preparedness and response efforts. At the Health Department, he leads our disease investigations. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped distribute personal protective equipment to health providers and first responders, as well as organized and facilitated COVID-19 vaccine distributions. He is also involved in several local organizations and is an avid volunteer.
Skip has proven many times over to be an invaluable asset to our organization and our communities. Your personality and tireless work ethic encourage and improve our team every day. We think this recognition is well deserved. Congratulations, and thank you for your dedication to public service!
My Life, My Quit is a program to help Kansas teens ages 13 to 17 quit tobacco and nicotine, including the use of vaping products. This program is 100% free and confidential.
Teens can call or text 855-891-9989 to chat with a coach.
Tonight by our community garden, come attend the Old Settlers movie on the lawn! Concession stand will be available!!!!
Some toasty weather is still lingering around this summer, especially this coming weekend. Here's a reminder to check in on family and neighbors. Extreme heat can be especially difficult for older adults.
The Harvey County Department on Aging can help provide information for older adults. We can also be a resource for caregivers, such as education on how specific illnesses or medications may interact with heat stress. You can call the Department on Aging at 316-284-6880.Some toasty weather is still lingering around this summer, especially this coming weekend. Here's a reminder to check in on family and neighbors. Extreme heat can be especially difficult for older adults.
The Harvey County Department on Aging can help provide information for older adults. We can also be a resource for caregivers, such as education on how specific illnesses or medications may interact with heat stress. You can call the Department on Aging at 316-284-6880.
We partnered this week with USD 373 Administration, Newton High School, Newton Fire/EMS, the Newton Police Department and the Harvey County Sheriff's Office to practice a response to an active killer incident at NHS. While our sincerest hope is to never need to utilize this training, we work to ensure we can seamlessly partner together if there were an active threat. Keeping students, staff and our communities safe is our combined top priority. We appreciate all of the agencies for their participation in the exercise.Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
Did you know that within 20 minutes after quitting smoking, your heart rate and blood pressure drop? This is just one of the many health benefits of quitting smoking for good!
The Kansas Tobacco Quitline is free and available 24/7 for all Kansans. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (784-8669) to learn more about how to quit smoking.
☀️ Just a few pics of some summer vibes around Harvey County 🌻Photos from Harvey County's post
Congrats, Andy and Doug!🎊🎉𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒❗🎉🎊
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝐻𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑖𝑠 𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑨𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑳𝒐𝒘𝒆 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑫𝒐𝒖𝒈 𝑯𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒎𝒂𝒏.
Our office is mailing revenue neutral rate information to taxpayers this week. You may receive a document similar to what we included here. New Kansas statute requires any taxing jurisdiction that exceeds its revenue neutral rate from the previous year to provide notification of its public budget hearing. This is not a bill, and no action needs to be taken. It is simply informational. The document includes notes explaining information in the notice.
You can find a summary of all hearings for taxing entities in Harvey County, sign up for future notifications by email, or read more about revenue neutral rates, here: www.hvcoksvote.gov/rnr-infoPhotos from Harvey County KS - Elections's post
Welp, it's Aug. 10 and *checks calendar* school starts for some Harvey County kids this week? It's an exciting/nerve-racking/memorable/hopefully fun time of year. Lots of kids are getting familiar with their back-to-school routines. Parents and teachers, too.
So here's our reminder for drivers to be extra attentive the next few weeks. Pay attention for kids using crosswalks and on sidewalks. Bring it down a notch in school zones. Be ready to stop if a school bus has its stop arm extended.
We're thankful for all of our local educators for all of their work prepping to welcome returning students. Keep up the great work. We hope everyone has an awesome school year!Welp, it's Aug. 10 and *checks calendar* school starts for some Harvey County kids this week? It's an exciting/nerve-racking/memorable/hopefully fun time of year. Lots of kids are getting familiar with their back-to-school routines. Parents and teachers, too.
So here's our reminder for drivers to be extra attentive the next few weeks. Pay attention for kids using crosswalks and on sidewalks. Bring it down a notch in school zones. Be ready to stop if a school bus has its stop arm extended.
We're thankful for all of our local educators for all of their work prepping to welcome returning students. Keep up the great work. We hope everyone has an awesome school year!
Do you use vaping or tobacco products including e-cigarettes?
It's probably costing you more than you realize. You can save more than $50 a month by quitting vaping products, cigarettes, or other forms of tobacco. That's $600 a year!
Visit KSquit.org to learn how to get started on your smoke-free journey to protect your health and your wallet!Do you use vaping or tobacco products including e-cigarettes?
It's probably costing you more than you realize. You can save more than $50 a month by quitting vaping products, cigarettes, or other forms of tobacco. That's $600 a year!
Visit KSquit.org to learn how to get started on your smoke-free journey to protect your health and your wallet!
🗳 The 2022 primary election results for our county were certified today.
🗓 Election Day for the general election is Nov. 8.
Election Night Reporting
The Harvey County Board of Canvassers met today to complete the vote canvass for the 2022 primary election. The official, certified results can be found here: results.enr.clarityelections.com/KS/Harvey/115395/web.285569/#/summary
There were 12,551 ballots cast in this election out of 23,514 registered Harvey County voters, which equates to a 53.4 percent voter turnout. Thank you to everyone that voted in this election, and to all of our staff and poll workers for helping facilitate the election!
The canvass board reviewed 304 provisional and seven challenged ballots, of which 184 total ballots were counted. Examples of provisional ballots can be name changes or voters that moved but hadn't yet updated their voter registration. Challenged ballots are advanced ballots that were returned without a signature. We attempt to contact the voter to have them correct the deficiency before the vote canvass, and will include the ones that do.
The canvass board was comprised of Harvey County Commissioners Randy Hague, Don Schroeder and George "Chip" Westfall.
Election Day for the general election is Nov. 8. Information on the general election can be found here: www.hvcoksvote.gov/2022-upcoming-elections
Election Night Reporting
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Photos from The Porch Pantry - Newton's postPhotos from The Porch Pantry - Newton's post
Hesston USD 460 will hold a special election Aug. 30 for a bond issue. The voter registration deadline for this specific election is Aug. 9.
The sole poll site for Election Day on this bond issue will be Kingdom Life Church, 505 S. Ridge Rd. in Hesston. The polling place will be open Aug. 30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Alternatively, registered voters can request an advance by mail ballot. Additionally, early in-person voting for this election will be held at the Harvey County Courthouse beginning Aug. 16 and continuing through Aug. 29 at noon.
Voters can register to vote, as well as verify or update their voter registration, at: www.ksvotes.org/
A sample ballot of the bond election question can be found here: www.hvcoksvote.gov/_files/ugd/4d48e8_234d8296977b4313bdd8640fbe82db41.pdf
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Cowan receives 4 Under 40 honor
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Election board certifies 2022 primary results
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Kingsley brings financial background to County
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Road and Bridge 2022 patching program underway
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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 16 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 23 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 30 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 5 Labor Day (Courthouse closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 6 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 12 Food and Farm Council Meeting @ 4:00 PM |
Sep 13 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 20 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 27 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 3 Food and Farm Council meeting @ 4:00 PM |
Oct 4 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 5 Healthy Harvey Coalition Meeting @ 12:00 PM |
Oct 10 Employee in-service (Courthouse closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Oct 11 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 18 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 25 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 1 County Commission meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 7 Food and Farm Council meeting @ 4:00 PM |
Nov 8 Primary Election @ 7:00 AM |
Nov 11 Veterans Day (Courthouse closed) @ 12:00 AM |
