Chad Frey

By Chad Frey Newton Kansan Stan Brodhagen’s grandfather was a supervisor on a build of one of Newton’s most iconic buildings, one that he signed… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

by Chad FreyNewton Kansan March 2 the public scurried out of the 1972 Newton Public Library building for the last time, the doors locked behind… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

TOPEKA — Secretary of State Scott Schwab said in-person advance voting would run through March 18 for Kansans interested in leaving their mark on the state’s Republican and Democratic presidential preference primaries.The frontrunner in the respective contests were President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, who were the preference of Kansans in 2020.

In earnest a race started this week, one that some members of the community have been waiting to watch for more than a decade.

As Harvey County contemplates renovations to the courthouse, the newly acquired Pine Street services building along with possible repairs to the detention center and the road and bridge department, the county is taking look at where current debt load stands for the county.

The past couple of years residential property assessments in Harvey County have been increasing, and heads have been turning as the values have increased, on average, 7 percent.This year evaluation notices promise to get a bit of attention again — as the average change to residential properties without improvements made are increasing and average of 11.29 percent.“We are having quite the year,” said Michele Lowery, county assessor “Values are going up.”That, however, does not automatically mean an increase in the final tax bill for property tax owners.“Just because there is [by example] a 9.52 percent increase in evaluation does not mean that their taxes are going to up 9.52 percent, because the mill levy could be lowered to offset some of that increase,” said commissioner Randy Hague on Feb.