Harvey County News
Connect with us if you want to learn more about the WIC program. 316-283-1637 x 2 .Today on International Day of Families why not look for ways to get the whole family excited about eating healthier! 🥦🍎 Try these tips to improve your fruit and veggie game:
🔴 Get creative with presentation! Try fun shapes or arranging food in a rainbow 🌈
🟠 Involve the family in meal planning and grocery shopping. 🛒 Let everyone pick out their favorites!
🟡 Experiment with new recipes together. 🍽️ Turn mealtime into a tasty adventure!
🟢 Set a positive example by enjoying fruits and veggies yourself. 🌟 Your enthusiasm is contagious!
Let's make nutritious eating a family affair!
#HealthyStartsWithWIC #InternationalDayofFamilies
Photos from Harvey County Sheriff's Office's postPhotos from Harvey County Sheriff's Office's post
Harvey County Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony 2024Harvey County Sheriff's Office's cover photo
Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day, a time for us to pause and remember those that gave their lives protecting and serving our community. We held our local ceremony this morning. We appreciate the opportunity to gather among our peers to reflect on those we've lost, and to see the outstanding support we receive from our community. Thank you to all that attended.Photos from Harvey County Sheriff's Office's post
Severe storms have popped into the forecast for Harvey County this afternoon and into the overnight hours. Heavy rainfall, hail, winds up to 70 mph and a tornado are all possible once again. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive alerts especially during the overnight hours.
Unofficial results of the Halstead USD 440 special bond election have been posted on our website. Results remain unofficial until the election canvass is held. The canvass is May 21 at 9 a.m. at the Harvey County Courthouse: www.hvcoksvote.gov/usd440-bond-election-051424-results
Here's the link to find Halstead USD 440 special bond election results. Results will begin to be posted after the poll site has closed. The poll site remains open through 7 p.m.
Results will be unofficial. The election canvass will be held May 21 at 9 a.m. at the Harvey County Courthouse.
Results site:
USD 440 Bond Election - 5-14-24 | HVcoKSvote
USD 440 Bond Election - 5-14-24 | HVcoKSvote
Shall Unified School District No. 440, Harvey County, Kansas (Halstead-Bentley) (the “District”) be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $28,500,000 (the “Bonds”) to pay the costs to construct, furnish and equip: (a) additions, improvements and renovation...Important upcoming road closure and detour information.SE 14th Connector (colloquially known as Beer Can Alley) will be closed to all traffic between Logan and Spencer beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, as the contractor, Pearson Construction, begins work on the new SE 10th Street intersection.
The new intersection is being built as part of the Fox Ridge Phase 1 housing development. SE 14th Connector is expected to be closed for two weeks as Pearson builds the intersection subgrade and concrete. The street will then reopen until asphalt is placed later this summer, which will require a one- to two-day closure.
The detour route will be Spencer to First Street to Kansas to SE 14th.
It's Election Day for the Halstead USD 440 special bond election. The poll site for this election is the Halstead High School gym, 520 W. Sixth St. in Halstead. All Sedgwick County and Harvey County voters in the district will use this poll site. The site is open through 7 p.m.
For more info on this bond election, including a sample ballot, visit our website: www.hvcoksvote.gov/usd-440-bond-election-5-14-24It's Election Day for the Halstead USD 440 special bond election. The poll site for this election is the Halstead High School gym, 520 W. Sixth St. in Halstead. All Sedgwick County and Harvey County voters in the district will use this poll site. The site is open through 7 p.m.
For more info on this bond election, including a sample ballot, visit our website: www.hvcoksvote.gov/usd-440-bond-election-5-14-24
We want our Farmers Markets accessible to all!
Check eligibility and apply for SNAP here: cssp.kees.ks.gov/apspssp/sspNonMed.portal
We want our farmers market to be accessible to all!
Check eligibility and apply for SNAP here: cssp.kees.ks.gov/apspssp/sspNonMed.portal
Early in-person voting concluded today at noon for the Halstead USD 440 special bond election. We had 37 voters cast their ballot early at the Harvey County Courthouse.
Election Day for this bond election is Tuesday. The poll site is the Halstead High School gym, 520 W. Sixth St. in Halstead. All district voters from Sedgwick County and Harvey County will use the same poll site. The site will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information on this election, including a sample ballot to view, please visit our website:
USD 440 Bond Election - 5-14-2024 | HVcoKSvote
USD 440 Bond Election - 5-14-2024 | HVcoKSvote
Upcoming Elections | Registration & Voting | Levy Sheets | Townships | Elected Officials | Candidate Information | Election WorkerWeek two of #maxmondaysinmay, and K-9 Max felt all the love last week and wanted to look FRESH for this week's update.
Max lives at home with Deputy Skyler Hinton. They enjoy their downtime. Max loves the back yard, but always has an itch to be working and testing his skills. Max loves playing fetch, lounging around in nice weather and attacking sprinklers at any opportunity. Skyler does upkeep to ensure Max has a welcoming kennel. Max receives plenty of baths (not including the sprinkler attacks), brushing to keep his hair in check and routinely has his teeth cleaned.
Max is excellent at his job, but he needs and deserves plenty of time to rest and recuperate and win the war against sprinklers. Thanks for checking in for #maxmondaysinmay! You can follow his everyday adventures at K-9 Max.Week two of #MaxMondaysInMay, and K-9 Max felt all the love last week and wanted to look FRESH for this week's update.
Max lives at home with Deputy Skyler Hinton. They enjoy their downtime. Max loves the back yard, but always has an itch to be working and testing his skills. Max loves playing fetch, lounging around in nice weather and attacking sprinklers at any opportunity. Skyler does upkeep to ensure Max has a welcoming kennel. Max receives plenty of baths (not including the sprinkler attacks), brushing to keep his hair in check and routinely has his teeth cleaned.
Max is excellent at his job, but he needs and deserves plenty of time to rest and recuperate and win the war against sprinklers. Thanks for checking in for #MaxMondaysInMay! You can follow his everyday adventures at K-9 Max.
The Harvey County Department on Aging, Harvey County Interurban and Asbury Park Foundation are partnering to provide complimentary transportation opportunities May 20-24 to Newton residents 60 and older.
May is Older Americans Month. This transportation initiative was crafted to match the 2024 theme, Powered by Connection. The program is focused on benefiting older adults in Newton who struggle with transportation. The program will allow residents to pursue various ventures of their choosing to encourage social connections, such as shopping on Main Street, meeting friends, making a hair appointment or visiting the Newton Senior Center.
To make a reservation, call the Interurban office at 316-284-6802. Reservations require 24-hour notice, and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Interurban vehicles are wheelchair and scooter accessible. The offer is for non-medical trips only.
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This week is National Police Week, and Wednesday is Peace Officers Memorial Day. These two events are meant to recognize the service and responsibilities of law enforcement officers, and remember those that gave their lives in the line of duty. We are extremely proud of our deputies here at the sheriff's office. We're also blessed to have incredible support from the community.
Our Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony will be Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Law Enforcement Center, 120 E. Seventh St. in Newton. This ceremony dedicates time to reflect on and honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our community. The ceremony is open to the public. Please feel welcome to attend.This week is National Police Week, and Wednesday is Peace Officers Memorial Day. These two events are meant to recognize the service and responsibilities of law enforcement officers, and remember those that gave their lives in the line of duty. We are extremely proud of our deputies here at the sheriff's office. We're also blessed to have incredible support from the community.
Our Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony will be Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. in front of the Law Enforcement Center, 120 E. Seventh St. in Newton. This ceremony dedicates time to reflect on and honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our community. The ceremony is open to the public. Please feel welcome to attend.
Adding our congratulations to Russ as he wraps up a tremendous career. Thank you for everything you've done for Hesston and our entire county. Enjoy retirement, chief!After more than 45 years of service to the citizens of Harvey County and Hesston, Chief Russ Buller is retiring. His last day will be May 10th.
Russ was hired in 1979, on his 18th birthday by EMS Chief Dick Toews. He then joined the Fire Department in November of 1979 hired by Fire Chief Bud Bachman. He completed his EMT training in 1980. Russ hired on with Newton Ambulance department in 1981. Then in 1987 completed his Paramedic. In 1988 Russ gained his Fire Fighter 1 and 2. Newton Ambulance and Newton Fire department merged in 1997 to form Newton Fire/EMS. Russ furthered his fire education and gained his Fire Instructor 1 and EMS instructor in 2000. Russ was then promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2000. Russ worked closely with Captain Leroy Dyck taking an interest in electrical, radio and computer projects. Russ left Newton Fire/EMS in November of 2002.
While working for Newton Fire/EMS, Russ continued his work with Hesston Ambulance Department. A few years after his start he became the Administrative Assistant to both the EMS and Fire Chief. He assisted with EMS billing, inventory, vehicle and station maintenance. Russ says that over the next 17 years those duties prepared him for the EMS Chief’s position, when Dick Toews retired in November 1996. In 2005 Hesston Ambulance Department and Hesston Fire Department came together under one administration to create Hesston Emergency Services. During this transition Russ was named Director of Emergency Services. In 2016 the Ambulance and Fire departments merged to create Hesston Fire/EMS and Russ became Chief of Hesston Fire/EMS.
During his tenure with Hesston Fire/EMS he has been a part of 3 major additions to the station, including multiple remodeling projects. He has spec’d out and purchased 6 new ambulances and 8 new fire apparatus. Russ was the force behind the rebranding to Hesston Fire/EMS and making the switch to a yellow apparatus fleet. Russ has been part of tens of thousands of emergency responses, a few of the most notable would include the 1990 tornado, the 2005 ice storm and Kropf and Excel fires, the 2016 Excel shooting and Covid.
When looking back at his career Russ had this to say, “I have had the best job ever for the past 45 years!”
Thank you, Russ, for your many years of service.
Cards of congratulations may be mail to:
Hesston Fire/EMS
Russ Buller
115 E. Smith
Hesston, Ks 67062
A fun fact for those that travel Main Street in Newton: Twenty years ago today, this Caddo sugar maple made its debut near the sidewalk of the Harvey County Courthouse. The tree was ceremoniously planted as part of the Kansas Territorial Sesquicentennial Tree Planting Project.
Checking in with our friends at Harvey County K-State Research and Extension, the Caddo sugar maple comes from Caddo County, Okla. They make for ideal trees because their leaves are thicker and stronger than other maples, which helps keep the leaves from splitting and tearing in the Kansas winds.
Passersby may have enjoyed a brief reprieve of shade or glanced over at its picturesque fall colors. It's one of several trees planted across the state for the sesquicentennial project. You can find other locations and info about the project through the Kansas Historical Society: www.kshs.org/p/kansas-territorial-sesquicentennial-commission/14727A fun fact for those that travel Main Street in Newton: Twenty years ago today, this Caddo sugar maple made its debut near the sidewalk of the Harvey County Courthouse. The tree was ceremoniously planted as part of the Kansas Territorial Sesquicentennial Tree Planting Project.
Checking in with our friends at Harvey County K-State Research and Extension, the Caddo sugar maple comes from Caddo County, Okla. They make for ideal trees because their leaves are thicker and stronger than other maples, which helps keep the leaves from splitting and tearing in the Kansas winds.
Passersby may have enjoyed a brief reprieve of shade or glanced over at its picturesque fall colors. It's one of several trees planted across the state for the sesquicentennial project. You can find other locations and info about the project through the Kansas Historical Society: www.kshs.org/p/kansas-territorial-sesquicentennial-commission/14727
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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 21 County Commission Meeting @ 9:00 AM |
May 27 Memorial Day (county facilities closed) @ 12:00 AM |
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 |
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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 |
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