County secures $214,000 in state transportation funds

Southeast 60th bridge opens as officials address truck traffic

Contractor to provide free experimental road sealant

Health department hosts community 'data walk'

Halstead unveils new breastfeeding bench at Scout Park

Parks calendar approved, sponsorships urged for new rally

Developer abandons Rural Housing Incentive District proposal

County secures $214,000 in state transportation funds

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — The county authorized the administrator to sign a federal fund exchange agreement with the Kansas Department of Transportation, securing $214,037.82 for local road projects. The county is exchanging its federal funds at a 90 percent rate, which is standard for the program. Local public works staff noted that this year's allocation is unexpectedly $75,000 higher than the previous year, though the state did not provide a specific reason for the upward trend.

Southeast 60th bridge opens as officials address truck traffic

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Public works staff reported that the newly constructed bridge on Southeast 60th opened to traffic last Friday. The project, which cost approximately $700,000, was fully funded by the state, leaving the county with a final bill of only $3,000. Meanwhile, the county is looking into placing signage and contacting trucking companies to deter commercial trucks traveling to a manufacturing plant from using unequipped township roads as a shortcut from Highway 50.

Contractor to provide free experimental road sealant

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — During a roadwork update, staff announced that Vance Brothers, the contractor currently applying micro-seal to county roads, will apply a new, experimental road sealant to North Halstead Road and North Burmac Road at no cost to the county. The contractor is utilizing the Harvey County roads as a showcase for the new product, which promises to resist cracking far longer than standard treatments. The county estimates the free application holds a value of over $40,000.

Health department hosts community 'data walk'

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Instead of a traditional PowerPoint presentation, the Harvey County Health Department hosted a "Data Walk" to present the findings of its latest community health assessment Thursday at the Newton Public Library. Residents were able to review large banners displaying data on chronic disease, mental health, social and economic factors and access to prescriptions, before participating in a facilitated session to discuss local health solutions.

Halstead unveils new breastfeeding bench at Scout Park

HALSTEAD, Kan. — The Harvey County Health Department and the city of Halstead officially cut the ribbon on a new breastfeeding bench at Scout Park. Health department director Lynnette Redington reported that the bench, which features a specialized table area for diaper changes, was installed last Friday. The city also purchased a matching standard bench to accompany the installation. The area features new signage highlighting the breastfeeding bench and reminding visitors that the park is a tobacco-free zone.

Parks calendar approved, sponsorships urged for new rally

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — The county parks calendar of events was approved and will now be sent to the Kansas County Association Multiline Pool for liability review. The calendar features a "no-tech" family campout and a proposed "Rumble in the Park" family motorcycle rally. During the approval process, it was stressed that the event must remain family-friendly, and county parks staff were urged to seek corporate sponsorships to fund entertainment and prizes, rather than relying on taxpayer dollars for the new venture.

Developer abandons Rural Housing Incentive District proposal

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — A developer who was previously pursuing a Rural Housing Incentive District in the county has officially dropped the proposal. During the meeting, it was noted that the developer abandoned the project reportedly due to financial feasibility projections extending beyond the 25-year program's timeline. The update followed a discussion regarding recent feedback from constituents indicating that high property taxes are currently their primary concern, prompting a reiterated commitment from county leadership to finding cost-cutting solutions.

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