News and Special Notices

WATER LINE REPLACEMENT The City of Kearney will be doing water line replacements in the area of 8th and 9th Street from Marguerite St to Prospect St and Grove Street from Washington St to Boude St. There may be some interruption of service at times but we will always attempt to notify residents in advance with door knockers. Please bear with us with the interruptions as we improve your water service in your area. Thanks for your cooperation.

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STREET LABOR POSITION The City of Kearney, Missouri is looking to fill a street labor position. Hours are Monday thru Friday with benefits. If interested you may pick up an application at City Hall or contact Donnie Smith at 365-1992.

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Transportation for COVID-19 Vaccinations

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Operation Safe // High-Throughput Vaccine Site

UPDATE: The Operation Safe Event will be conducted THIS Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Feb 4, 5 & 6), and then every OTHER week for the next 4 to 6 weeks as supplies are available.

Persons who have signed up with the Clay County Health Department should be vigilant about watching for an email--it has been reported these emails end up in spam folders.

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Clay Health Center Director, Gary Zaborac, announced the Cerner Experience Center located at 2951 Rock Creek Parkway has been identified as a high throughput vaccination site. This site is made possible by the partnerships of North Kansas City Hospital, Liberty Hospital, Clay County Public Health Center, Cerner Corporation, and the cities of Liberty, Gladstone, NKC, and others.

This morning, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued the attached press release.

Individuals who live or work in Clay County are encouraged to complete CCPHC's COVID-19 vaccination interest form at clayhealth.com/covidvaccine
Information provided through this form will allow the coalition to contact individuals when they are eligible to be vaccinated.
Interest form Link: https://hipaa.jotform.com/210138520201032

To learn who is currently eligible to receive a vaccine or when you may become eligible, visit CCPHC’s website.

Video press conference held at 1pm February 1, 2021
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Help for families struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic is available through a new program launched by Clay County, MO. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program can help families who rent their home get caught up on past due rent and utility bills. If you are eligible, make sure to fill out an interest form by clicking the button on our Rental Assistance Portal, which can be found here: claycountymo.gov/transparency/erap

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Information concerning Coronavirus containment measures:
CDC
State of Missouri
Clay County Public Health Center (CCPHC)

People who are at a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 should also review current advisories provided by the CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Additional information concerning the Coronavirus may be found on the Clay County Health Department's website.

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Harvestor's event has been set for Mack Porter Park on the 4th Thursday of each month. We are excited to announce another Senior Outreach Program! We are providing fresh produce for Seniors Only! No Qualifications! No sign ups! Drive out and see us at Mack Porter Park....we will load a box of fresh produce in your car brought to you by Kearney Enrichment Council and Harvesters. We need everyone to participate so that the program can continue and grow as more and more seniors in our community join in every 4th Thursday of the month. Tell all the seniors you know! Drive up with a friend...pick up a box for a friend/neighbor... If you are interested in volunteering, please email me and let me know. We need people to direct traffic and load the boxes in the cars as people drive thru..... Please see the attached flyer by clicking here.... FIREHOUSE Find Your Place

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Tobacco 21 Ordinance adopted

The City of Kearney has joined the Tobacco 21 movement with the adoption of the attached City Ordinance 1412-2019, making it unlawful for any person to sell, provide or distribute tobacco products, alternative nicotine products or vapor products to persons under twenty-one (21) years of age.
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2020 Water Quality Report Available Click here
Also known as the Consumer Confidence Report, this report enable water customers to make knowledgeable decisions about their health and their environment and provide consumers with the following information:

• Identifies sources of our drinking water.
• A brief summary of the susceptibility to contamination of the local drinking water source, based on the source water assessments.
• How to get a copy of the water system’s complete source water assessment;
• The level, or range of levels, of any contaminant found in local drinking water, as well as the federal health-based standard (maximum contaminant level) for comparison.
• The likely source of any contaminant in the local drinking water supply.
• Potential health effects of any contaminant detected in violation of health standards, and an accounting of the system’s actions to restore safe drinking water.
• The water system’s compliance with other drinking water-related rules.
• Educational information on nitrate, arsenic, or lead in areas where these contaminants are detected above 50 percent of federal standards.
• Phone numbers for additional sources of information.

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