Harvey County News
Resurfacing will start soon on K-15 in Harvey County.
The Kansas Department of Transportation project – involving a chip seal – will be on K-15 from the south city limits of North Newton north to the Harvey/Marion county line. The length is 7.4 miles.
The work is expected to start around Monday, June 10, and be completed around Friday, June 21. During the work, traffic will be controlled by flaggers and a pilot car, and motorists should be prepared to stop and expect delays of up to 15 minutes. The map below shows the approximate project location, marked in red.
Circle C Paving and Construction, of Goddard, is the primary contractor for the $358,066 project. For updated information on this and other KDOT highway projects and road conditions across the state, go to www.kandrive.gov.
Pool season has opened...be safe on all levels!ICK! Don't swim or let your kids swim if they are sick with diarrhea. One person with diarrhea can contaminate the entire pool and make others sick for up to 3 weeks. Remind kids not to swallow pool or splash pad water. More tips for #HealthySwimming ➡️ bit.ly/4bP90Aw
Check it out! FREE Mental Health First Aid training... two dates to chose from.Photos from Harvey County Health Department's post
Check it out! June 4 and June 25 they'll be in Harvey County! Also, SNAP and Double Up Bucks accepted.🥬🍅The mobile food hub calendar is here! Get ready to meet us in your community. Fresh produce is coming to you.
#CommonGroundPG #mobilemartketfoodhub #localproduce #Kansasgrown #FarmtoYou
Beginning Tuesday, May 28th, the Newton Et Cetera Shop is offering a "Free Room" for individuals and families struggling to make ends meet.
Guidelines are:
1. Only take what you need. This is to ensure that all those in need have an opportunity.
2. NO RESELLERS!
3. Items will be specially marked and placed in their own room, and only those items will be offered free.
4. Items must be taken to the clerk so we can track the amount of items we are giving out.
The Newton Et Cetera Shop does this in an effort to provide for those in the community who truly need the assistance, to reduce recycling and waste in our landfills, and to be of service to our local communities.
We are three weeks away from SEAK and want to celebrate our church partners who are coordinating the activities and hosting this lunch program- free to anyone ages 1-18.
Thank you for serving our community!
Immanuel Baptist Church
Trinity Heights United Methodist Church
Shalom Mennonite Church
First Mennonite Church, Newton
New Creation Fellowship Church
It's the last Monday in May, which means it's time to wrap up our #maxmondaysinmay posts. K-9 Max and Deputy Hinton have an outstanding support system, so let's introduce you to a few of Max's crime-fighting friends.
First, there's K-9 Ziva, who works with Lt. Thompson on the Newton Police Department. Ziva is a narcotics K-9 who does article and evidence searches. She's a 6-year-old Belgian Malinois from Hungary. She's worked with Thompson for four years. Then there's K-9 Kilo, partnered with Officer Sontag on the NPD. Kilo is a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois from the Netherlands, and with Sontag for two years. Kilo is dual purpose, certified for narcotics detection and patrol work (like Max).
Ziva, Kilo and Max routinely train together, and help each other on calls as needed. Thompson, Sontag and Hinton also step up to take care of each other's dogs during vacations or other events. Max is happy to have the support, from his K-9 peers to everyone he gets to meet across the county, and most of all, his partner Deputy Hinton.
We appreciate you following along as we've gotten to share a little about K-9 Max's work and life for #maxmondaysinmay. Max is a tremendous asset to our team, and just a joyful big ol' pupper to see around the office. You can follow Max's everyday adventures at K-9 Max!Photos from Harvey County Sheriff's Office's post
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for northeastern Harvey County, including Hesston and Walton, through 9:45 p.m. Hail and wind are the main threats with this storm at this time.
Harvey County has been placed under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9:30 pm this evening.Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Harvey County through 9:30 p.m. Wind and hail are the primary threats with this storm at this time.
Severe Weather Outlook Through 8 PM: Storms are developing across portions of southwest KS into the TX Panhandle. These storms will move east and northeast over the next few hours. As they approach south central KS, they will become increasingly capable of strong tornadoes and very large hail.
The US National Weather Service Wichita Kansas has issued a Tornado Watch for Harvey County effective until 11:00pm this evening. Storms are expected to arrive in the county around 6:00pm and could bring baseball size hail, 75mph winds and the potential tornado. Please be weather aware and have multiple ways to receive any alerts throughout the evening hours.
Harvey County is included in a tornado watch through 11 p.m. Please stay aware of the weather conditions throughout the afternoon and evening.
Harvey County is once again in line for potentially severe storms this weekend. Beginning around 6pm tonight (Saturday) we could see heavy rains, 75mph winds, hail up to baseball size and a tornado can not be ruled out. The storms should remain west of I-135 and track east over the evening.
If you have outdoor plans for this holiday weekend, make sure you know where the nearest shelter is located and have a backup location just in case. If you are traveling make plans to stop during the storms and find a safe place to rest and refuel.
Be weather ready by listening to your NOAA weather radio, receiving alerts on your cellphone through Everbridge or your favorite TV/Radio media alerts.Photos from Harvey County Emergency Management's post
Get over to the Farmers Market - open till noon. 301 N Main Street behind Breadbasket.
🥬🍅The mobile food hub calendar is here! Get ready to meet us in your community. Fresh produce is coming to you.
#CommonGroundPG #mobilemartketfoodhub #localproduce #Kansasgrown #FarmtoYou
If you're visiting our parks over the holiday weekend, the bait shops at West Park and East Park will be open to help you stock up on supplies! Our bait shops have bait and tackle, snacks, drinks and other camping essentials.
Hours for the holiday weekend:
🐟 Friday, May 24: 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
🐟 Saturday, May 25: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
🐟 Sunday, May 26: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
🐟 Monday, May 27: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.If you're visiting our parks over the holiday weekend, the bait shops at West Park and East Park will be open to help you stock up on supplies! Our bait shops have bait and tackle, snacks, drinks and other camping essentials.
Hours for the holiday weekend:
🐟 Friday, May 24: 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
🐟 Saturday, May 25: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
🐟 Sunday, May 26: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
🐟 Monday, May 27: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The lake at East Park remains under a harmful algal bloom warning, which means a bloom is present or expected. The park is open, but swim beach areas are closed, and motorized boating is not allowed.
The warning only includes the lake at East Park. West Park and Camp Hawk are open to all regular activities.
Please follow these recommendations if you visit East Park:
▪️ Avoid all contact with lake water
▪️ Inhalation of spray or aerosols may be harmful
▪️ Do not let pets eat dried algae or drink contaminated water
▪️ Swimming, skiing, jet skiing and wading are not allowed
▪️ Motorized boating is not allowed
▪️ Canoeing, kayaking and fishing are allowed
▪️ If fish are caught for consumption, clean well with potable water and eat only the fillet portion.
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment uses three categories to classify harmful algal bloom notices: watch, warning and hazard. When there is a change in status, we will share that here and on our website.
For more info from the KDHE on harmful algal blooms: www.kdhe.ks.gov/777/Harmful-Algal-Blooms
Excited to be at the Networked for Change Conference in Wichita. #networkkansas #kseshipPhotos from Healthy Harvey Coalition's post
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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
May 28 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 28 Department Budget Hearings @ 11:00 AM |
May 29 Department Budget Hearings @ 9:00 AM |
May 30 Department Budget Hearings @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 3 Election Candidate Filing Deadline @ 12:00 PM |
Jun 3 |
Jun 4 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 4 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
Jun 5 Healthy Harvey Coalition Meeting @ 12:00 PM |
Jun 11 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 18 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jun 25 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jul 2 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jul 2 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
Jul 4 Independence Day (county facilities closed) @ 12:00 AM |
Jul 8 Parks Advisory Board Meeting @ 7:00 PM |
Jul 9 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jul 16 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jul 23 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Jul 30 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
Events Calendar
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