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Commissioners agree to drop Rodeo Arena rental fees to $150/day ($75 for up to 4 hrs)
During the Feb. 4, 2025, Ellis County Commission Meeting, following discussion with Ellis County Fair Board President Justin Scheck, Commissioners unanimously agreed to change the fee for Rodeo Arena Use to $200 per day, $75 for up to 4 hours.
Due to fire safety concerns, County Commission grants one-time tree disposal fee waiver
On Feb. 4, 2025, during the Public Forum of its meeting, the Ellis County Commission granted Mr.
K-State weed specialist shares tips on controlling early-emerging kochia
A Kansas State University weed specialist says farmers should be on the lookout for early-emergence of a troublesome weed that competes with farm crops for nutrients, water and light.
Kansas House bill strives to strip property interest from definition of university, college tenure
Legislation headed to a Kansas House committee Tuesday would redefine tenure at public higher education institutions to strike the concept that faculty members earning this academic status held a property interest tied to their employment.
Thurs Feb 13 City Commission Agenda includes R9 Updates
According to the Feb. 13, 2025, Hays City Commission Agenda, R9 Property Manager Chris Smith will provide an update on the R9 property development; R9 Project Manager John Braun will provide an update on the R9 wellfield and pipeline projects; and City Manager Toby Dougherty will provide a R9 regulatory update.
County Adm Bldg HVAC Re-Design wins AGC of KS Award of Honor
Glassman Corporation President/CEO Joe Glassman and Administrative Executive Danielle Lang presented the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Kansas Award of Honor for the Ellis County Administrative Building HVAC Re-Design to Ellis County Commissioners on Feb. 4, 2024.
Celebrating Helen Windholz: A Legacy of Compassion and Care at HaysMed
After an extraordinary 46-year career at HaysMed, Helen Windholz has retired, marking the end of an era of dedicated service in nursing, particularly in Hospice/Palliative Care. Helen's last day was celebrated on January 24th, surrounded by colleagues, friends, and the many lives she has impacted.
USD489 5 Year Outlook for Capital Outlay Projects Update
On Feb. 3, 2025, the USD489 Board of Education (BOE) devoted half its Regular Meeting, 38 of 78 Open Session minutes, to a review of the district’s 5 Year Outlook for Capital Outlay Projects.
Kansas Profile – Now That's Rural: Michelle Canny, Wholly Cow
How can a rural family add value to their beef cattle production? Holy cow, here’s an idea: What if they could market their grass-fed beef directly to consumers?