Harvey County News
Harvey County Farmers Market
Tomorrow we will have honey from Emma Creek Honey and Sand Prairie Honey. Also look for Watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes from S & V Produce. Unruh Farms will have a variety of produce as well as jams & jellies, Whole chickens or peices to choose from
86 Farm LLC will have fresh beef with a choice of cuts, summer sausage and beef jerky. River Park Produce will be there with tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, onions and more. Ekeland Acres LLC will also be there with a variety of produce and farm fresh eggs.
Don't forget the baked goods. That Old Man's Bakery will be there with fresh breads as well as sweet breads. Happy Hurd's Homestyle Eats & Treats will be selling beirocks. There are several different kinds including the traditional ones. Be sure to get one or a dozen.
If you need a mask, there are vendors that are selling them with several different designs. Be sure to get one while they last.
Due to the ordinance for wearing masks and the city making it a requirement, we ask that you wear a mask to the market. If you don't have one the Harvey County Farmer's Market can provide you one at no charge. Also, please follow the social distancing rule of 6 feet and no clustering. Thanks you for helping to prevent the spread of Covid-19. For those who are not able to wear a mask due to health conditions, you are exempt.
The Harvey County Farmer's Market appreciates all that you do to support the vendors. Have a wonderful day and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
The Harvey County Health Department has confirmed a cluster of COVID-19 cases at the Newton Presbyterian Manor retirement facility.
The cluster includes five staff members and one resident confirmed to have COVID-19. These individuals have been isolated.
Cases were identified through staff and resident testing conducted by Presbyterian Manor and the Health Department after an employee was confirmed to have COVID-19. There were 185 combined staff and residents tested.
Presbyterian Manor, in conjunction with the Health Department, will continue to monitor the health of staff and residents. The cluster will be considered active until there are 28 consecutive days - two incubation periods - without positive cases.
This is the second COVID-19 cluster identified in a long-term care facility in Harvey County. A previous COVID-19 cluster was confirmed at the Schowalter Villa retirement facility in Hesston as of July 16.
We have had 187 COVID-19 cases to date in the county, including 181 confirmed and six probable cases. There are 34 known active cases. Three individuals remain hospitalized.
This is a top notch facility with great residents and staff! Pray for the continued isolation of residents and extra work of the staff this causes. Everyone wants this to pass quickly. All need endurance!
Yes my sister works there and bow has to be tested for the second time. They don't have all their results back yet from the first test. So could be more positives yet to come.
Sending my love to Grandma Eunice. ❤🤗 Try hard everyone, lives depend on it.
Prayers to the staff and residents 🙏
Bryce Hansen
Hydroxychloroquine
Ever since we opened "Stage 2", our numbers have gone up😥. I'm absolutely panic stricken for the families with children who'll be returning to school. I know what a complete inconvenience it'd be to go back to "Stage1", but if we did, I truly believe our #'s would go down. IMO. I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend.☺️
Harvey CountyThe Harvey County Health Department has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Harvey County. The confirmed cases include:
▪️ A female in her 80s. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female in her 60s. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female in her 50s. Her source of exposure is unknown.
▪️ A female in her 30s. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female in her 20s. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female between 10-and-19 years old. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female between 10-and-19 years old. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female between 10-and-19 years old. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A male in his 40s. He is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A male in his 30s. This case is under investigation.
▪️ A male in his 20s. He is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A male under 10 years old. He is hospitalized. He is a close contact of a known active case.
The Health Department will regularly monitor the health of the individuals, as well as follow up on all close contacts.
We have had 187 COVID-19 cases to date, including 181 confirmed and six probable cases. There are 34 known active cases in Harvey County. Three individuals are hospitalized.
As of July 10, it was determined there was community spread of COVID-19 in Harvey County. That means there are individuals infected with COVID-19 in the area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.
Please do your part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Washing your hands frequently, practicing social distance and wearing a face mask can all help keep you, your loved ones and your community healthy.
Can you share the metrics used to move the dashboard arrows from green to yellow to red?
The Harvey County Health Department has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Harvey County. The confirmed cases include:
▪️ A female in her 80s. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female in her 60s. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female in her 50s. Her source of exposure is unknown.
▪️ A female in her 30s. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female in her 20s. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female between 10-and-19 years old. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female between 10-and-19 years old. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female between 10-and-19 years old. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A male in his 40s. He is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A male in his 30s. This case is under investigation.
▪️ A male in his 20s. He is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A male under 10 years old. He is hospitalized. He is a close contact of a known active case.
The Health Department will regularly monitor the health of the individuals, as well as follow up on all close contacts.
We have had 187 COVID-19 cases to date, including 181 confirmed and six probable cases. There are 34 known active cases in Harvey County. Three individuals are hospitalized.
As of July 10, it was determined there was community spread of COVID-19 in Harvey County. That means there are individuals infected with COVID-19 in the area, including some who are not sure how or where they became infected.
Please do your part to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Washing your hands frequently, practicing social distance and wearing a face mask can all help keep you, your loved ones and your community healthy.
🙏🙏🙏🙏 for all and hope the little boy in the hospital recovers quickly 💔😔
Are the mask freedom fighters still running around yelling about freedom or did they make the list yet? #wearit
Why don't we have any local doctors talking about treatments? There are treatments for respiratory illnesses. Our family has had experience with different pediatricians and their approach to respiratory illness. Early treatment is everything. If you or child is diagnosed with covid and your doctor says go home and take tylonel get a new doctor immediately!
An under 10 year old is hospitalized
So, having the county fair was a good idea....???
As of Thursday morning the dashboard shows these new cases but all other numbers seem to not yet include this update. Gets a little confusing.
Wish you would keep the link to the dashboard in these updates.
Newton medical is bankin
Follow up on close contacts not happening
The look ismm Go to harveycountycovid19dashboard
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The remodel of the Law Enforcement Center is still moving right along. We're getting closer and closer to the finished product. The entryway and lobby have been getting a lot of the focus the past few weeks, including improving the sidewalk, steps and ADA ramp. Here's a before and after pic of the progress outside.
It's looking good!
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Thank you to everyone that has voted in the primary election! As local results become available tonight, you'll be able to track them here: results.enr.clarityelections.com/KS/Harvey/104641/web.255599/#/summary
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“nutrition insecurity”
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Opinion: The US food system is killing Americans
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Akash Goel, Michel Nischan, Bill Frist and Tom Coliccio write that now, more than ever, it is critical to address nutrition insecurity in America head on. While food insecurity is about providing more food, nutrition insecurity is about providing the right food, so we and our children can build the....We've had 1,750 people vote in the primary election at poll sites across the county so far today (plus 611 more that did early in-person voting).
There's still time to vote today! Poll sites are open until 7 p.m.
It’s Election Day for the primary. Polls open across the county til 7 p.m.Poll sites are open across Harvey County for the primary election! Polling locations are open until 7 p.m. Come vote, get a sticker!
If you want to double-check your poll site before you go, you can do that here: hvco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=577d7647b65440d4991b0b3404af4412
Results will start to become available after poll sites close. Here's our local results page: results.enr.clarityelections.com/KS/Harvey/104641/web.255599/#/summary
That’s a pretty rad scar on that finger.
Poll sites are open across Harvey County for the primary election! Polling locations are open until 7 p.m. Come vote, get a sticker!
If you want to double-check your poll site before you go, you can do that here: hvco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=577d7647b65440d4991b0b3404af4412
Results will start to become available after poll sites close. Here's our local results page: results.enr.clarityelections.com/KS/Harvey/104641/web.255599/#/summary
The Harvey County Health Department has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 in Harvey County. The confirmed cases include:
▪️ A female in her 40s. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female in her 40s. She is a close contact in the family unit of a known active case.
▪️ A female in her 40s. This case is under investigation.
▪️ A female in her 30s. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A female in her 30s. She is a close contact in the family unit of a known active case.
▪️ A female between 10-and-19 years old. She is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A male in his 50s. He is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A male in his 40s. He is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A male in his 30s. He is a close contact in the family unit of a known active case.
▪️ A male in his 20s. He is a close contact of a known active case.
▪️ A male in his 20s. This case is under investigation.
▪️ A male in his 20s. His source of exposure is unknown.
The above individuals are in home isolation. The Health Department will regularly monitor the health of the individuals, as well as follow up on all close contacts.
We have had 175 COVID-19 cases to date, including 169 confirmed and six probable cases. There are 34 known active cases in our county. One individual remains hospitalized.
There have been 3,366 tests for COVID-19 conducted for Harvey County.
Here are the case statistics reported to date by counties adjacent to ours:
🔸 Sedgwick: 4,348 cases (1,466 recovered), 43 deaths
🔸 Reno: 225 cases (197 recovered), 1 death
🔸 Butler: 224 cases (150 recovered)
🔸 McPherson: 141 cases (122 recovered), 1 death
🔸 Marion: 53 cases (44 recovered), 1 death
The best defenses to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are to wash your hands frequently, practice social distance and wear a face mask when social distance can't be maintained. These preventative steps can help protect the health of you, your family and your community.
Farm & Food Council meets on Monday, August 3, 4:00PM.
Due to space limitations, contact the health department if you wish to participate by phone.
316-283-1637.
Early in-person voting for the primary election wrapped up at noon today. We had 611 people come in to vote early. Thanks to all of you that have already cast your ballot in this election.
Poll sites for the primary are open throughout the county Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
If you're unsure of your polling place, you can find it here: hvco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=577d7647b65440d4991b0b3404af4412
You can also find sample ballots for the primary here: www.hvcoksvote.com/upcoming-elections
Farm & Food Council meets on Monday, August 3, 4:00PM.
Due to space limitations, contact the health department if you wish to participate by phone.
316-283-1637.
To celebrate Kielice Holsey's one-year work anniversary, she's the lucky selection for this month's Know Your Deputy video. Kielice is a deputy for our Detention Center. After a few challenges in her youth, Kielice found an interest in helping others navigate through similar situations as a law enforcement officer.
Sheriff Chad Gay talks with Kielice about her pathway into law enforcement (1:42), how past challenges help her in her career now (3:07), and her hobbies - including art, family and Bible journaling (4:28).
Wish they wouldn’t have cut you off! Thank you for your courage in being transparent about your life and your faith! Much respect!
Love this story and love her she is such an awesome person with a big heart!!!
Love this...thank you for sharing!
I love this story ❤❤❤
Glove these segments! Thanks for sharing!
Interesting life story.
Sway HarveyCommunity Baby Shower
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Hey Mamas! This event is happening and nothing is stopping us this time around. Join us on Tuesday for a Zoom call to learn more about safe sleep, infant nutrition, and the impact of tobacco on littles.
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Anyone who joins and completes both the pre and post surveys are eligible to receive a ton of goodies including a free pack n play! You can pick up your gifts on Saturday morning in a drive thru format at the Health Department. If you can't make that time be sure to give us a call!
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Here is the link to join the Tuesday evening call: zoom.us/j/95536904620?pwd=UVFvNHg4Ukg5bWJrL2RsdTBralJwZz09
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Thank you for your patience! And thank you to everyone who has been apart of planning this event (all 3 times!)!
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#communitybabyshower #community #connection #safesleep #breastfeeding #tobaccocessation #pregnancy #postpartum #motherhood #newtonks #harveycounty #swayharvey
Share with your friends...remind them to wear masks.
Harvey County
We really appreciate everyone stepping up to help keep our communities safe as we reduce the spread of COVID-19. Wearing a face mask is an important piece to that, but it's a new one to most of us.
Several local medical professionals in Harvey County helped us provide more insight on face masks. They're going over the right way to put on or take off a face mask, how to properly take care of a face mask, and why face masks are so important right now.
A big thank you to all the local medical professionals and organizations that helped with this:
- Dr. Robyn Hartvickson, Axtell Clinic
- Dr. Timothy Wiens, Health Ministries Clinic, Inc.
- Dr. Alyssa Watkins, Cottonwood Pediatrics
- Dr. Brooke Dunlavy, Axtell Clinic
- Dr. Aron Fast, Partners in Family Care
- Dr. Jennifer Koontz, Newton Medical Center
And again, thank you to all of you doing your part to keep yourself, your loved ones and your community healthy.
County schedules tax foreclosure sale for August
2020/07/27
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Commission OKs moving forward with 2021 recommended budget
2020/07/20
The date for the public budget hearing on Harvey County's...
CARES Act funding for Harvey County
2020/07/20
Harvey County has received funding in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief...
Harvey County Commission approves local face mask order
2020/07/14
Face masks will be required throughout Harvey County beginning Wednesday...
Health Department identifies community spread of COVID-19
2020/07/10
The Harvey County Health Department, in consultation with Public Health...
County requiring face masks inside county facilities
2020/07/9
Harvey County will require face masks for employees and visitors...
County rescinds State face mask order, encourages wearing masks
2020/07/2
The Harvey County Commission voted at a special meeting Thursday...
Firework regulations for cities in Harvey County for 2020
2020/06/22
Cities in Harvey County each set their own schedules and...
Road projects begin in June on Ridge, Dutch, Northwest 12th
2020/06/19
A set of three road improvement projects are tentatively scheduled...
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 11 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 13 Primary Election Canvass @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 18 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Aug 25 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 1 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 7 Labor Day (Courthouse Closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Sep 8 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 15 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 22 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Sep 29 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 6 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 7 Healthy Harvey Coalition Meeting @ 12:00 PM |
Oct 13 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 20 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 27 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
