Harvey County News
September is Baby Safety Month, a good reminder that the Harvey County Health Department has several programs available to assist parents with ensuring a safe and healthy environment for their child. Here's a few services we offer:
🧸 We have certified car seat technicians on staff to check that a car seat is properly installed at no cost. We also have convertible and high-back booster seats available based on income guidelines (while supplies last).
🧸 We can keep your child updated on recommended immunizations. You can find the recommended schedule for children here: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/by-age/index.html
🧸 We can guide you through resources available to you through the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program, as well as breastfeeding support programs.
The HCHD has even more to offer, and can also help connect you with many wonderful partner organizations throughout Harvey County. Give the HCHD a call at 316-283-1637.September is Baby Safety Month, a good reminder that the Harvey County Health Department has several programs available to assist parents with ensuring a safe and healthy environment for their child. Here's a few services we offer:
🧸 We have certified car seat technicians on staff to check that a car seat is properly installed at no cost. We also have convertible and high-back booster seats available based on income guidelines (while supplies last).
🧸 We can keep your child updated on recommended immunizations. You can find the recommended schedule for children here: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/by-age/index.html
🧸 We can guide you through resources available to you through the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program, as well as breastfeeding support programs.
The HCHD has even more to offer, and can also help connect you with many wonderful partner organizations throughout Harvey County. Give the HCHD a call at 316-283-1637.
Time to be sure your kit for emergencies is ready...and do you need more than one? Head to ready.gov/kit for information.
#KSPrepared #KSLocalHealth
🐝 Lots of buzz about this comfy weather this week. It's bee-autiful right now!🐝 Lots of buzz about this comfy weather this week. It's bee-autiful right now!
Check out some work of our Chronic Disease Risk Reduction program has done with the Healthy Harvey Coalition and Newton High School Honor Society.
#KSLocalHealth
Tobacco Free Parks in Newton, KS
Tobacco Free Parks in Newton, KS
Harvey County has selected Brad Jantz as its next county counselor. The county commission approved an agreement with Jantz at the commission's Sept. 24 meeting. Jantz fills the role previously held by Greg Nye, who served in that capacity for 18 years. We appreciate Nye's distinguished career helping our community.
The county counselor provides legal advice and expertise for a wide range of topics, including contracts, policy and regulations. Jantz carries nearly four decades of experience representing local governments.
Jantz serves as attorney for the cities of Burrton, Halstead and Sedgwick, among others, and as the counselor for Marion County since 2018. He has also served as a judge for various municipalities, and as a member of the Harvey County Indigent Defense Panel.
Jantz earned his juris doctor from the University of Kansas in 1985, where he also received a master's degree in business administration.Harvey County has selected Brad Jantz as its next county counselor. The county commission approved an agreement with Jantz at the commission's Sept. 24 meeting. Jantz fills the role previously held by Greg Nye, who served in that capacity for 18 years. We appreciate Nye's distinguished career helping our community.
The county counselor provides legal advice and expertise for a wide range of topics, including contracts, policy and regulations. Jantz carries nearly four decades of experience representing local governments.
Jantz serves as attorney for the cities of Burrton, Halstead and Sedgwick, among others, and as the counselor for Marion County since 2018. He has also served as a judge for various municipalities, and as a member of the Harvey County Indigent Defense Panel.
Jantz earned his juris doctor from the University of Kansas in 1985, where he also received a master's degree in business administration.
We now have COVID vaccine available.
Call for an appointment.
316-283-1637 x 2
Limited supply.
Since it FINALLY feels like fall, we have to have chili!😍 🍁🍁🍁
Join us this and every Wednesday for a great meal! And it’s FREE! 💛🖤
Though we won’t be at the United Way Chili Cook-off this Saturday, 9/28, we encourage you to attend! Consider Wednesday’s meal preparation for your taste buds!🌶️
So while making those family plans for an emergency evacuation, have you considered what you will do with the four legged members of the family? The Harvey County Health Department has a great resource idea for you.
Prepare Your Pets for Disasters | Ready.gov
Prepare Your Pets for Disasters | Ready.gov
Learn how to make an emergency plan for your pets and how to build a pet emergency kit. Make a Plan Build a Kit Prepare Pets for Travel Tips for Large Animals Stay Informed Associated Content Your pets are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency p...This evening we celebrated two more graduates from the Harvey County Drug Court program. Mark and Josh are our seventh and eighth graduates to date!
Drug Court is a collaboration between the judicial system, healthcare, law enforcement and treatment providers to present participants a path to rehabilitation. Participants choose to be in the program, but are tasked with meeting rigorous criteria through a five-phase program, including routine treatment meetings and appearances before the Drug Court. There are no shortcuts given. Consistent effort, improvement and dedication are required.
Mark noted he long battled relapses before Drug Court. He is committing to short-, medium- and long-term goals he has established for himself. "Now I've reached the end of the Drug Court program. Was it worth it? Yeah. Big time," Mark said.
Josh mentioned he was skeptical of the program at first, but sees his early stubbornness as reason for others to believe. "I realized what's important to me since being sober, and plan to keep moving forward," Josh said. "If I can do it, anyone can do it - if you want it."
"You both have kind of a common thread about you. You both knew you needed changes in your lives," said Drug Court Coordinator Bryan Weiser. "Couldn't be more proud of you guys."
We're all extremely proud of the work these two put in the past several months to reach where they are today. Congratulations!Photos from Harvey County Government's post
Have you put TASTE of NEWTON on your calendar for Thursday, October 3? We'll be there as a block sponsor again, so stop by and say Hi!!
And, the FREE Bike Valet (where members of Walk&Roll Harvey will watch your bike for FREE while you have fun!) will be set up again.Have you put TASTE of NEWTON on your calendar for Thursday, October 3? We'll be there as a block sponsor again, so stop by and say Hi!!
And, the FREE Bike Valet (where members of Walk&Roll Harvey will watch your bike for FREE while you have fun!) will be set up again.
🔜 Loading up some autumn foliage. Welcome to the first day of fall! 🍂Photos from Harvey County Parks's post
🎉🎂 Today marks the 191st birthday of James Harvey, our county's namesake! Harvey was born Sept. 21, 1833. Harvey is known for being the fifth governor of Kansas and sporting an all-time legendary mustache.
Originally from Virginia, Harvey moved to Kansas in his 20s. He led a well respected life as a teacher, farmer, captain in the Union Army and a state representative for Kansas. His legacy lives on in our county's name! 🎂🎉
(Photo courtesy of kansasmemory.org, Kansas State Historical Society)🎉🎂 Today marks the 191st birthday of James Harvey, our county's namesake! Harvey was born Sept. 21, 1833. Harvey is known for being the fifth governor of Kansas and sporting an all-time legendary mustache.
Originally from Virginia, Harvey moved to Kansas in his 20s. He led a well respected life as a teacher, farmer, captain in the Union Army and a state representative for Kansas. His legacy lives on in our county's name! 🎂🎉
(Photo courtesy of kansasmemory.org, Kansas State Historical Society)
Thank you Harvey County D-FY for allowing us to share our goals to better equip our community in the fight against big tobacco! 💪🚭 Together, we create a healthier future for all!
#KSLocalHealth #kdhecdrrPhotos from Harvey County D-FY's post
As we approach the end of the week and continue to finalize the
"Make a Plan" component of the 12 Steps of Preparedness, We encourage you to customize your plans and supplies according to your individual daily living needs and responsibilities.
Please take the time to discuss your unique requirements and responsibilities, and consider how members of your inner circle can support one another through effective communication, childcare, business needs, pet care, or specific requirements such as operating medical equipment.
It is important to create a personal network that addresses the areas where you may need assistance. As you develop your plan, please consider the following factors: (see photo attached, all ideas are provided by www.ready.gov)As we approach the end of the week and continue to finalize the
"Make a Plan" component of the 12 Steps of Preparedness, We encourage you to customize your plans and supplies according to your individual daily living needs and responsibilities.
Please take the time to discuss your unique requirements and responsibilities, and consider how members of your inner circle can support one another through effective communication, childcare, business needs, pet care, or specific requirements such as operating medical equipment.
It is important to create a personal network that addresses the areas where you may need assistance. As you develop your plan, please consider the following factors: (see photo attached, all ideas are provided by www.ready.gov)
Attention Schools and non-profits... are you interested in honey production? Check this out.
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The Bee Grant program allows for schools and non-profit organizations to receive support for educational honey beehives, so students can observe bees up…As we progress through our 12 Steps of Preparedness, we are currently focused on the essential task of "Making a Plan". While this may seem overwhelming, breaking it down into manageable steps can simplify the process. We encourage you to develop a plan today.
It is crucial to consider that in the event of a disaster, your family may not be together. Therefore, understanding the types of potential disasters that could impact your area is vital. Additionally, outline how you will communicate with one another and reconnect if separated. So lets start with step one below and answer a few simple questions.As we progress through our 12 Steps of Preparedness, we are currently focused on the essential task of "Making a Plan". While this may seem overwhelming, breaking it down into manageable steps can simplify the process. We encourage you to develop a plan today.
It is crucial to consider that in the event of a disaster, your family may not be together. Therefore, understanding the types of potential disasters that could impact your area is vital. Additionally, outline how you will communicate with one another and reconnect if separated. So lets start with step one below and answer a few simple questions.
We've mentioned in the past that we're participating in a series of instructor-led discussions to promote leadership culture within our office. Recently, our team worked together to reimagine our mission statement.
Everyone on our team had the opportunity to help build and mold the standard to which we hold ourselves - sergeants, detention deputies, sheriff, everyone. We're proud of what our team developed. It's a succinct, achievable mission statement we'll strive to accomplish each day.
Our mission: To serve our community at the highest levels of integrity, safety, accountability and respect.We've mentioned in the past that we're participating in a series of instructor-led discussions to promote leadership culture within our office. Recently, our team worked together to reimagine our mission statement.
Everyone on our team had the opportunity to help build and mold the standard to which we hold ourselves - sergeants, detention deputies, sheriff, everyone. We're proud of what our team developed. It's a succinct, achievable mission statement we'll strive to accomplish each day.
Our mission: To serve our community at the highest levels of integrity, safety, accountability and respect.
Great day to take care of your voter registration - whether you're registering for the first time, or want to check or update your registration. The deadline to register to vote in the November general election is Oct. 15.Make sure you are registered to vote for November 5 General Election. Visit our elections webpage to register or update your voter registration.
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Just received word from the City of Newton that the Broadway St BNSF crossing repairs will be done next week, Monday Sept 23-Friday Sept 27.
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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
Oct 1 (Canceled) County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 8 (Canceled) County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 8 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
Oct 14 |
Oct 15 |
Oct 15 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 22 |
Oct 22 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 26 Drug Take Back Day @ 10:00 AM |
Oct 29 |
Oct 29 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 4 Early In-Person Voting Ends @ 12:00 PM |
Nov 5 Election Day for General Election @ 7:00 AM |
Nov 5 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 11 Veterans Day (county facilities closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Nov 12 General Election Canvass @ 8:30 AM |
Nov 12 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 12 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting @ 6:30 PM |
Nov 18 Parks Advisory Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
Nov 19 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Events Calendar
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