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Kansas Safe Routes to School
Kansas Safe Routes to School
Kansas Safe Routes to School provides resources and helps communities across Kansas create safe and fun opportunities for children and their families to walk, bike, and roll to and from school. Check out the links above to find out more about the program and get involved! What's new? Apply for Plann...With thunderstorms possible this weekend, outdoor activities in Harvey County could be impacted. So if you are making plans to attend the "Chili Cook Off" or "Blues, Brews and Barbecue", be sure to have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. Stay aware, stay safe !Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
Do you have a personal support network? It's people close to you that can help in an emergency. Watch this video for how to set it up and what your network needs to know.
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Share this with friends, so everyone will be prepared.
#KSPreparedA unique instructional video containing information specific to Older Americans and tips on how to prepare for emergency situations.
There is a new Safe Routes to School website for Kansas! Interested in making it safer for kids to walk and bike to school? Check out the website and give us a call, we can help you get started!
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Kansas Safe Routes to School
Kansas Safe Routes to School provides resources and helps communities across Kansas create safe and fun opportunities for children and their families to walk, bike, and roll to and from school. Check out the links above to find out more about the program and get involved! What's new? Apply for Plann...Doing a walk audit during the Walk Bike & Roll Kansas Summit in McPherson. #walkbikerollksDoing a walk audit during the Walk Bike & Roll Kansas Summit in McPherson. #walkbikerollks
🎉🎈 It's the big 1-9-0 for James Harvey! Our county's namesake was born Sept. 21, 1833. Notably, Harvey was the fifth governor of Kansas, and arguably sported the best Kansas governor mustache of all time (apologies to John St. John, yours was awesome, too).
Harvey led an accomplished life. He was born in Virginia, but moved to Kansas in his 20s. He was a teacher, farmer, captain in the Union Army, Kansas state representative - and lives on in our county name. 🎈🎉
(Photo courtesy of kansasmemory.org, Kansas State Historical Society)🎉🎈 It's the big 1-9-0 for James Harvey! Our county's namesake was born Sept. 21, 1833. Notably, Harvey was the fifth governor of Kansas, and arguably sported the best Kansas governor mustache of all time (apologies to John St. John, yours was awesome, too).
Harvey led an accomplished life. He was born in Virginia, but moved to Kansas in his 20s. He was a teacher, farmer, captain in the Union Army, Kansas state representative - and lives on in our county name. 🎈🎉
(Photo courtesy of kansasmemory.org, Kansas State Historical Society)
Does your cellphone often feel like your life-line ? Well, in an emergency situation it will be. Are you prepared to receive important alerts, know the correct numbers to contact besides 9-1-1. Today's challenge, get all your alerting devices ready and test them if possible.Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
This week a few of our dispatchers were able to get out of the center and head to Wichita, where they attended this years Kansas Chapter of APCO conference. They learned a lot of valuable tricks (or treats), networked with other communications centers and strengthened their commitment to the citizen's of Harvey County. Thank you to Kanas APCO, see you next year !Photos from Harvey County Communications's post
Thank you to all professionals that work with addiction.
We are trying to increase our numbers of local tobacco treatment specialists. If you are interested, please message us. Find more info here: www.kumc.edu/school-of-medicine/academics/departments/population-health/research/tobacco-control/...
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Call the #988Lifeline if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis. If a suicide attempt is in progress, or someone’s physical health or safety is involved, call 911. Call #PoisonHelp, 1-800-222-1222 if you suspect a poisoning.
In a truly heartwarming ceremony yesterday at the Harvey County Courthouse, Ninth Judicial District Chief Judge Marilyn Wilder swore in Elisabeth Wilder - her daughter - to allow Elisabeth to begin her career practicing law.
"My mom was a big inspiration for why I went to law school," Elisabeth said. "I feel very grateful for people like my mom who have broken barriers for not only me, but for other women, because they were some of the first people in their field to do what they did. It's a huge honor."
Elisabeth earned her bachelor's degree in social work from Eastern Mennonite University, then a master's degree from the University of Kansas. Elisabeth studied for the juris doctorate at Washburn University. She will practice general litigation at Martin Pringle Attorneys at Law in Wichita.
"It's just been fantastic to watch her sort of chart her own course," Marilyn said. "It's been great to watch her just flourish in this. I can't wait to see what she has ahead of her."
Good luck, Elisabeth, and congrats to the whole Wilder family!Photos from Harvey County Government's post
Don't forget water when preparing for disasters and emergencies! Plan on having at least 1 gallon of water per person (or pet) per day to drink. Also make sure that you have enough for cooking and cleaning as well.Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
This Saturday, before you head to Harvey County United Way's Chili Cook-off, come try Zumba with this AMAZING instructor! ✨ - starts at 9 AM at Carriage Factory Art Gallery.
Our office is investigating a homicide after a body was found at Harvey County East Park this past Sunday.
The victim of the incident is Tyler Lee Ford, 31, of Hutchinson. First and foremost, our condolences to Tyler's family and friends on the loss of a loved one.
Ford's body was found in the Sunset Ridge area of East Park, west of North East Lake Road and north of Northeast 12th Street. Ford's body was found by passersby Sunday afternoon.
Ford's body was found lying on a dried-out section of the lake bed. Much of the lake is without standing water due to drought conditions. Ford is believed to have died within the past week, and the body placed in the park within the past week. An autopsy determined Ford died of a gunshot wound.
The investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been made. If you have any information about this case, please contact us.
Planning before an incident is always the best actions for your loved ones, but what about after? Do you have a "go kit" for leaving, is your vehicle prepared for travel, do your loved ones know who is important to call? Here are just a few things to help get you ready.Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
Thanks so much to everyone that stopped by Harvey County RSVP's 9/11 Day of Service project this past Saturday! Together, we helped gather 1,083 pounds of food donations.
Also a big thank you to both Dillons locations in Newton for hosting our service project. The donated items will be taken locally to The Salvation Army to benefit those in need in our communities.
RSVP is a local volunteer network for people 55 and older that utilize their skills and expertise in the community. If volunteering through RSVP is something you'd like to consider, please call 316-284-6881 for more info.
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#911DayofService #UnitedWeServe #AmeriCorpsThanks so much to everyone that stopped by Harvey County RSVP's 9/11 Day of Service project this past Saturday! Together, we helped gather 1,083 pounds of food donations.
Also a big thank you to both Dillons locations in Newton for hosting our service project. The donated items will be taken locally to The Salvation Army to benefit those in need in our communities.
RSVP is a local volunteer network for people 55 and older that utilize their skills and expertise in the community. If volunteering through RSVP is something you'd like to consider, please call 316-284-6881 for more info.
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The city/school general election is just around the corner. Several key voter dates come up in October. Here's a handful to keep in mind:
🗳 Oct. 17: Voter registration deadline
🗳 Oct. 18: Advance-by-mail ballots begin to be mailed to those that have requested one
🗳 Oct. 24: Early in-person voting begins at the Harvey County Courthouse
🗳 Oct. 31: Last day to request an advance-by-mail ballot
🗳 Nov. 6: Early in-person voting ends at noon
🗳 Nov. 7: Poll sites are open across the county for Election Day
If you need to register to vote, or to check or update your registration, we can help here in the Clerk's Office at the Courthouse. You can also do it online: www.ksvotes.org/
You can find more info about this election on our website: www.hvcoksvote.gov/2023-election-information
2023 City-School General Election | HVcoKSvote
2023 City-School General Election | HVcoKSvote
Begins on Tuesday 2 weeks prior to each election day (October 24), 8 am to 5 pm Mon-Fri and 9 am to 2 pm on Saturday prior to election (November 4). As our dispatchers prepare to head back to Harvey County we would like to say a big "THANK YOU" to Ford County Emergency Communications for hosting this weeks exciting training class, "Incident Tactical Dispatch Course (INTD)"! See you again soon !Photos from Ford County Emergency Communications's post
Annually, Harvey County RSVP joins the nationwide 9/11 Day of Service project. The intent is to recognize the sacrifices made that day through civic volunteerism.
Harvey County RSVP will hold its 9/11 Day of Service this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dillons locations in Newton. Volunteers will be gathering food donations near the entryways. The donated items will be given to The Salvation Army in Harvey County, benefiting those in need locally. Our volunteers really enjoy this project - this is its eighth year!
Harvey County RSVP is a collective of volunteers 55 and older that use their expertise and experience to benefit their communities. RSVP is part of the AmeriCorps initiative. If you're interested in volunteering locally through RSVP, call 316-284-6881.
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#911DayofService #UnitedWeServe #AmeriCorpsAnnually, Harvey County RSVP joins the nationwide 9/11 Day of Service project. The intent is to recognize the sacrifices made that day through civic volunteerism.
Harvey County RSVP will hold its 9/11 Day of Service this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dillons locations in Newton. Volunteers will be gathering food donations near the entryways. The donated items will be given to The Salvation Army in Harvey County, benefiting those in need locally. Our volunteers really enjoy this project - this is its eighth year!
Harvey County RSVP is a collective of volunteers 55 and older that use their expertise and experience to benefit their communities. RSVP is part of the AmeriCorps initiative. If you're interested in volunteering locally through RSVP, call 316-284-6881.
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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
Sep 26 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 2 Food and Farm Council Meeting @ 4:00 PM |
Oct 3 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 3 |
Oct 4 Healthy Harvey Coalition Meeting @ 12:00 PM |
Oct 9 |
Oct 10 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 17 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 17 |
Oct 24 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Oct 28 Drug Take Back Day @ 10:00 AM |
Oct 31 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 6 Food and Farm Council Meeting @ 4:00 PM |
Nov 7 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 10 Veterans Day (county facilities closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Nov 14 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 14 |
Nov 21 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Nov 23 |
Nov 24 |
