News Flash

Ellis County Welcomes State Leaders

State Representatives Barbara Wasinger (111th District) and Ken Rahjes (110th District) have invited statewide leaders to the community on February 22 for a tour. Please see attached press release from the Office of Representative Wasinger. 

Solid Waste Now Accepting Credit and Debit Cards

The Ellis County Solid Waste (Landfill) is now accepting Credit and Debit Cards. Other types of payments accepted are cash and in-state checks.

Public Invitation

2019 KCCEOA Scholarship Application

The Kansas County Clerks Election Officials Association has twelve $500 scholarships available to Kansas high school seniors and college freshmen and sophomores.  Please see application for requirements. The scholarships are for those st...

City of Hays

Hays is the county seat of Ellis County and the largest city in northwestern Kansas. It has the amenities you'd expect in a larger city but the charm and friendliness of a small town.

Plenty of cultural events keep residents and visitors busy year around a...

City of Ellis

Ellis is located 16 miles west of Hays on I-70. This historic Kansas Railroad town features museums, parks, several ball diamonds, outdoor basketball courts and a nine hole grass green golf course. Big Creek winds through the community which provides scen...

City of Victoria

Victoria, population 1214 as of the 2010 census, is 11 miles east of Hays on I-70. The town is know for having one of the 8 Wonders of Kansas, Basilica of St. Fidelis, commonly known as The Cathedral of the Plains. 

Victoria is the home of George ...

City of Schoenchen

The city of Schoenchen is located one-half mile west of U.S. Highway 183, and roughly 11 miles south of Hays. The town has a population of 206 as of 2016.  To find out more about this quiet small town check them out at German Capital of Kansas.

Other Communities

Take time to explore the small communities and sites in Ellis County.

Antonino

Catharine

Munjor

Pfeifer

Vincent

Walker