Harvey County News
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Get Four Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests This Fall
Get Four Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests This Fall
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order an additional 4 free at-home tests beginning November 20. If you did not order tests this fall, you may place two orders for a total of 8 tests.
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Whitewater Fire will continue to respond to Fire and medical calls as first responders for Newton Fire/EMS in SE Harvey County, dispatched by Harvey County Communications.
Emergency Medical Services | Butler County, KS - Official Website
Emergency Medical Services | Butler County, KS - Official Website
Find information on EMS billing, department programs, station locations, educational opportunities, and public resources from Emergency Medical Service.CANTALOUPE OUTBREAK: Illnesses have increased rapidly and nearly doubled in the past week. More companies have recalled pre-cut cantaloupes.
Illnesses in this outbreak are severe. More than half of sick people have been hospitalized. Most of the sick people are adults 65 or older, or children 5 years or younger.
If you don’t know if recalled cantaloupes were used in pre-cut fruit products, the safest choice is to not eat them, especially if you’re at higher risk for severe Salmonella illness. Check more recall info here: www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sundsvall-11-23/index.html .
People who are more likely to get very sick from Salmonella include:
• Adults 65 or older
• Children under 5
• People with weakened immune systems
DID YOU KNOW? You can now purchase our Wilderness First Aid - Intensity Level II Training as a GIFT! Pre-register and pay for the course using the link below, then you will be provided a certificate you can print to give as a gift. The recipient will be able to choose the dates to attend that fit their schedule.
Purchase here: form.jotform.com/233236420771148
Thanks to the artist Mackenzie Sauerwein and some Newton High School National Honor Society students, the Food & Farm Council has a holiday card!
Watch for this next December with other giant holiday greeting cards at Newton's Military Park.Thanks to the artist Mackenzie Sauerwein and some Newton High School National Honor Society students, the Food & Farm Council has a holiday card!
Watch for this next December with other giant holiday greeting cards at Newton's Military Park.
Tonight's the Newton Parade of Lights!! Come out and spot the Harvey Walk & Roll entry. Take a pic and post here!!
👏 Job well done by everyone involved! 👏Photos from Harvey County Sheriff's Office's post
We had an awesome time packing up food boxes for the First Responders Holiday Helpers program this morning. We're humbled as always by the generosity you all show each year that makes this a success every time.
Our local first responders made the quick trek down to the Dillons Distribution Center in Goddard to fill boxes with canned vegetables, meal starters, baking supplies and other staple items that will be brought back to help families right here in Harvey County. We packaged 500 boxes of food, and in turn, we're taking two boxes each to 250 families throughout the county.
We're blessed to have a great partnership with Dillons to coordinate this day each year, and all our local first responders that help fundraise, box and deliver these goods. Most of all, we're thankful for our great community, which allows us to do this each year. The holidays are brighter for local families in need because of you.Photos from Harvey County Sheriff's Office's post
Demolishing donuts while making friends with some real cool kids? Sign us up! Thea and Addison joined us for breakfast this morning. Thea was the second of our winners for our coloring contest recognizing the work of first responders.
Thea had a lot to tell us this morning, and we were happy to listen. We were impressed to find out we were in the presence of a future astronaut. Thea plans to visit outer space. Particularly, she's interested in Saturn, Pluto and the moon, and is intrigued by Neil Armstrong's career. We think her dream is out of this world, and we're fully behind it (from afar, we'll stay here on the ground, thanks).
Sheriff Gay, Sergeant Motes, Deputy Wagner and Deputy Washabaugh all got the honor of meeting Thea and Addison this morning. After a delicious breakfast at Newton Donuts, we climbed into the Bearcat and made a quick drive around town - just enough time for Wagner to sweat through all the really smart, detailed questions Thea and Addison lobbed his way. Wagner did great and made it through like a champ.
We had to say goodbye to Thea and Addison, but they even left us with homemade cookies, so the good times continue all day! Cookies make for awesome snacks while out on patrol. We had a blast hangin' out with these kiddos. Thanks for the artwork, Thea. It is tremendous. Good luck in space!Photos from Harvey County Sheriff's Office's post
If you're pondering a distinctive holiday gift for friends or family, we'd love to help you book a few days in the Cabins at Camp Hawk. Or if you want to rent a few days for yourself, you're welcome to do that, too!
The Cabins are a unique getaway where you can have the whole park as your back yard. Enjoy the seasonal outdoors at your leisure, then head indoors to enjoy a personal living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
If you're interested in making a reservation for a cabin, call us at 316-283-5420. More info about the cabins: www.harveycounty.com/departments/parks/cabins-at-camp-hawk.htmlIf you're pondering a distinctive holiday gift for friends or family, we'd love to help you book a few days in the Cabins at Camp Hawk. Or if you want to rent a few days for yourself, you're welcome to do that, too!
The Cabins are a unique getaway where you can have the whole park as your back yard. Enjoy the seasonal outdoors at your leisure, then head indoors to enjoy a personal living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.
If you're interested in making a reservation for a cabin, call us at 316-283-5420. More info about the cabins: www.harveycounty.com/departments/parks/cabins-at-camp-hawk.html
At the Annual Harvey County Employee Christmas Dinner today, 4 HCC employees were recognized for years of service: Dispatcher Liz S (35 years), Director Don G (25 years), Shift Supervisor Monica L (20 years), and Dispatcher Colleen R (10 years). Just a testament to the dedication and longevity our staff has to our citizens and responders.
Harvey County government facilities are open today, but we'll be closed between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. so we can show our appreciation for our staff with our annual employee holiday luncheon. We appreciate this opportunity to bring our team together during the holiday season and show our gratitude for their work this past year.Harvey County government facilities are open today, but we'll be closed between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. so we can show our appreciation for our staff with our annual employee holiday luncheon. We appreciate this opportunity to bring our team together during the holiday season and show our gratitude for their work this past year.
This holiday season, be there for your loved ones who recently quit smoking. Your support can make all the difference! Direct them to CDC.gov/quit for free resources to help them stay strong on quit journey.
We're down to the final push for our First Responders Holiday Helpers drive - and we could use a little more help getting past the finish line! Newton Fire/EMS Deputy Chief Cory Lehman, Newton, KS Police Department Sgt. Kati Price and Harvey County Sheriff's Office Deputy Jonathon Washabaugh wanted to share their appreciation for everyone that has donated so far, and encourage you to help if you can.
Each year, we collect financial contributions that we use to provide boxes of food for those in need in Harvey County during the holidays. Local first responders pack up and deliver the boxes throughout our county, annually striving to help more than 200 families.
If you'd like to make a financial donation to this wonderful holiday initiative, you can bring it by or mail it to the Sheriff's Office or NPD at 120 E. Seventh St. in Newton. Checks can be made payable to First Responders Holiday Helpers. Your generosity means the world to us - we don't get to fulfill this project each year without your continued support.
First Responders Holiday Helpers
First Responders Holiday Helpers
Commission schedules public holidays for 2024
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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
Dec 12 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Dec 19 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Dec 20 First-half taxes due @ 5:00 PM |
Dec 25 |
Dec 26 |
Jan 1 New Year's Day (county facilities closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Jan 2 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jan 8 Food and Farm Council Meeting @ 4:00 PM |
Jan 9 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jan 15 |
Jan 16 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jan 23 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jan 30 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Feb 6 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Feb 13 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Feb 19 Presidents Day (county facilities closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Feb 20 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Feb 27 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Mar 5 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
