Mud volleyball coming to the fair
The Harvey County Fair will host a Mud Volleyball tournament Aug. 2, starting at 1 p.m. intermediately to the west of the Demolition Derby ring on West First Street, Newton.
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Old Settlers coming this weekend
The Old Settlers celebration in Halstead has taken place since 1887, the 2025 edition will be the 138th festival.
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Derby set for Aug. 10
The 2025 Harvey Count Fair Demolition Derby will take center stage at 6:30 p.m Aug. 10.
Aging department distributes $4K in market coupons
Despite a delay at the state level a program to distribute coupons to senior citizens for farmers market goods was able to distribute all booklets allocated to Harvey County.
Caring Hands kicks off ‘Clear the Shelters Week’
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Urban legend says the ‘Tonganoxie Split’ protects Kansas City from tornadoes. Is it real?
By Maya CederlundKansas News Service Rita Bennett remembers the day a twister ripped through Topeka, Kansas, like it was yesterday. Bennett, her mother, father and… Login to continue reading Login…
Historical presentation coming to Goessel
GOESSEL — The Cottonwood Crossing Chapter of the Santa Fe Trail Association will host a special presentation of Kansas Music History by Independent Researcher and Music Historian, Derrick Doty at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Goessel Community City Building, 101 S. Cedar, Goessel.
Osage sink hole creating problem for area ag producer
By Chad FreyNewton Kansan For more than a year Walton Township and Harvey County have struggled to find a solution to a sinkhole on North… Login to continue reading Login…
Library, Museum combine for ‘Star Party’
Newton Public Library and the Kauffman Museum will host a star party at 9 p.m. Aug. 15 at the museum, 2801 N. Main, North Newton.