NEWTON – The Harvey County Commission has approved the purchase of a downtown Newton property that will help the County address both short- and long-term space needs.

At its meeting Tuesday, commissioners voted to acquire the building at 109/111 E. Seventh St., located just south of the Harvey County Courthouse, for $100,000. The building most recently housed law offices.

In the immediate future, the property will serve as swing space for county departments as the Courthouse undergoes renovations. Departments could temporarily relocate to the Seventh Street site while upgrades are made to their existing offices.

Over the long term, the building offers additional flexibility for the County and the Ninth Judicial District as they plan for future space demands.

Closing on the property is expected in mid-September.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/8/1756258290065.jpeg" alt="109/111 East Seventh Street (Photo courtesy Harvey County)" />
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 </figure>MARC JACOBS Hutch Post&nbsp;NEWTON – The Harvey County Commission has approved the purchase of a downtown Newton property that will help the County address both short- and long-term space needs.At its meeting Tuesday, commissioners voted to acquire the building at 109/111 E. Seventh St., located just south of the Harvey County Courthouse, for $100,000. The building most recently housed law offices.In the immediate future, the property will serve as swing space for county departments as the Courthouse undergoes renovations. Departments could temporarily relocate to the Seventh Street site while upgrades are made to their existing offices.Over the long term, the building offers additional flexibility for the County and the Ninth Judicial District as they plan for future space demands.Closing on the property is expected in mid-September.

Harvey County Commission approves purchase of former law building