Ellis County, KS

Ellis County, KS Reflecting the past, embracing the future.

Congratulations to the talented students whose designs were chosen for the County Clerk's "I Voted" sticker contest! 🎉Yo...
04/07/2026

Congratulations to the talented students whose designs were chosen for the County Clerk's "I Voted" sticker contest! 🎉Your creativity and hard work have captured the spirit of civic engagement and community pride. We can't wait to see your designs proudly worn by voters throughout the county this upcoming election season! 🇺🇸🗳️

In January the contest was opened and shared with all Ellis County 6-12 grade students. A total of 60 entries were received and the designs were too good to pick a single winner. Congratulations to Katie Haddock, Colin Lee, and Mary Vajnar!

04/06/2026

It’s National Public Health Week 💙

So… what is public health?

It’s the things you don’t always see:
✔️ Safe drinking water
✔️ Vaccines that prevent illness
✔️ Support for moms, babies, and families
✔️ Health education
✔️ Preventing disease before it starts
Public health is the quiet work happening every day to keep our community safe, healthy, and supported. This week, we want to focus on what that looks like for our Ellis County Community.

🚧ROAD REPAIR PROJECT🚧📍Location: 1700 Block of Hyacinth Ave (between Catharine Rd & Feedlot Rd)✅ Project Start Date: Mond...
04/06/2026

🚧ROAD REPAIR PROJECT🚧

📍Location: 1700 Block of Hyacinth Ave (between Catharine Rd & Feedlot Rd)

✅ Project Start Date: Monday, April 6, 2026

🛑 Expected Completion: Monday, April 6, 2026

The Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge Division is announcing that a road repair project will be taking place in the 1700 block of Hyacinth Avenue, starting on Monday, April 6th. This area will be reduced to one-lane traffic. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the workday on Monday, April 6th.

Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge division at (785)-628-9455. Your cooperation during this project is appreciated.

🚧 ROAD RE-CONSTRUCTION🚧📍Location: 1000 Block of Toulon Ave (between Mount Pleasant Rd & Spring Hill Rd)✅ Project Start D...
04/06/2026

🚧 ROAD RE-CONSTRUCTION🚧
📍Location: 1000 Block of Toulon Ave (between Mount Pleasant Rd & Spring Hill Rd)

✅ Project Start Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

🛑 Expected Completion: Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge Division is announcing that a road re-construction project will be taking place in the 1000 block of Toulon Avenue starting on Thursday, April 2nd. This area will be open to regular traffic for the duration of the project. Please use caution while traveling. The expected completion date will be Thursday, April 16th, pending weather conditions.

Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge division at (785)-628-9455. Your cooperation during this project is appreciated.

Our offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd in observation of Good Friday. 🐇🌷🐣We wish everyone a wonderful Ea...
04/02/2026

Our offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd in observation of Good Friday. 🐇🌷🐣We wish everyone a wonderful Easter holiday spent with friends and family!

The landfill will be open on Friday, but closed on Saturday, April 4th in observance of the holiday. As always, our emergency services will continue to operate 24/7, 365 days a year. We extend our gratitude to them for their dedicated service to the community and for the time they sacrifice away from their loved ones.

🚧 CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT🚧 ROAD CLOSURE📍Location: 200 Block of Spring Hill Road (between 110th Ave & Ellis Ave)✅ Pro...
04/01/2026

🚧 CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT🚧 ROAD CLOSURE

📍Location: 200 Block of Spring Hill Road (between 110th Ave & Ellis Ave)

✅ Project Start Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

🛑 Expected Completion: Thursday, April 16, 2026

The Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge Division is announcing that a culvert replacement project will be taking place in the 200 block of Spring Hill Road, starting on Thursday, April 2nd. This area will be closed to all traffic for the duration of the project. Motorists traveling in the affected closure area should use alternate routes of travel until the project is complete. The project is expected to be completed by Thursday, April 16th, pending weather conditions.

Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge division at (785)-628-9455. Your cooperation during this project is appreciated.

📣 Starting April 1st, exceptions will be limited on failure to secure loads entering the Ellis County Landfill. 🔒 What Y...
03/31/2026

📣 Starting April 1st, exceptions will be limited on failure to secure loads entering the Ellis County Landfill.

🔒 What You Need to Know:
• All loads MUST cross the scale.
• All loads MUST be properly secured when arriving at the landfill to prevent spills. Use tarps, nets, straps, etc. to ensure everything stays in place!
• Unsecured loads will be subject to a penalty fee, an additional 50% of the normal tipping fees.

Let's work together to make Ellis County safe and free from debris! 🌍

Got questions? We're here to help!
📞Contact the Ellis County Landfill at (785) 628-9460 or visit our website for more details.

🚧 ROAD RE-CONSTRUCTION🚧 📍Location: 900 Block of Toulon Ave (between Munjor Rd & Mount Pleasant Rd)✅ Project Start Date: ...
03/30/2026

🚧 ROAD RE-CONSTRUCTION🚧

📍Location: 900 Block of Toulon Ave (between Munjor Rd & Mount Pleasant Rd)

✅ Project Start Date: Monday, March 30th

🛑 Expected Completion: Monday, April 13th

The Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge Division is announcing that a road re-construction project will be taking place in the 900 block of Toulon Avenue starting on Monday, March 30th. This area will be open to regular traffic for the duration of the project. Please use caution while travelling. The expected completion date will be Monday, April 13th, pending weather conditions.

Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge division at (785)-628-9455. Your cooperation during this project is appreciated.

Our offices will be closed on Friday, April 3rd in observation of Good Friday. 🐇🌷🐣We wish everyone a wonderful Easter ho...
03/23/2026

Our offices will be closed on Friday, April 3rd in observation of Good Friday. 🐇🌷🐣We wish everyone a wonderful Easter holiday spent with friends and family!

The landfill will be open on Friday, but closed on Saturday, April 4th in observance of the holiday. As always, our emergency services will continue to operate 24/7, 365 days a year. We extend our gratitude to them for their dedicated service to the community and for the time they sacrifice away from their loved ones.

Ellis County is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator at the Landfill. This position works a rotating two-week schedule tha...
03/17/2026

Ellis County is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator at the Landfill. This position works a rotating two-week schedule that provides built-in weekday flexibility and rotating 3.5 day weekends. For schedule specifics, check out our job board.

Don’t have a CDL yet? If you are eligible to obtain one, we will help train you while you work full-time. Start as an Equipment Operator with full benefits while preparing for your CDL test.

Why work for Ellis County?
• Excellent and affordable health insurance
• KPERS retirement + life insurance
• Additional employer paid life insurance and retirement savings options
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Longevity bonuses and more

If you enjoy operating equipment and want stable employment, come check us out!

Apply today: www.ellisco.net/jobs

Ellis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

03/12/2026

Are you looking for a heavy equipment job where you are home every night, weekend, and holiday + 3 day weekends during the summer?!

Ellis County Public Works is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to join a large road and bridge crew maintaining county roads and infrastructure.

Regular attendance is required and the cool season schedule is Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; and during the warmer months the schedule is Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.
Enjoy three-day weekends all summer long! 😎

CDL Opportunity
No CDL yet? If you are eligible to obtain one, we will train you on the job while you work full-time. Start as an Equipment Operator with full benefits while preparing for your CDL.

Benefits include
• Excellent and affordable health insurance
• KPERS retirement + life insurance
• Additional employer paid life insurance and retirement savings options
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Longevity bonuses + more!

If you enjoy working outdoors and operating heavy equipment, this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career in public service.

Apply today: www.ellisco.net/jobs

Ellis County is an equal opportunity employer.

🚧 ROCK OVERLAY PROJECT🚧 One-Lane Traffic📍Location: 2400 Block of Codell Ave (between St. John-St. Andrew Rd & Homestead ...
03/11/2026

🚧 ROCK OVERLAY PROJECT🚧 One-Lane Traffic

📍Location: 2400 Block of Codell Ave (between St. John-St. Andrew Rd & Homestead Rd)

✅ Project Start Date: Thursday, March 12th

🛑 Expected Completion: Thursday, March 26th

The Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge Division is announcing that a rock overlay project will be taking place in the 2400 block of Codell Avenue, starting on Thursday, March 12th. The area will be reduced to one-lane traffic for the duration of the project. The expected completion date will be Thursday, March 26th, pending weather conditions.

Please direct any questions to the Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge division at (785)-628-9455. Your cooperation during this project is appreciated.

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718 Main Street
Hays, KS
67601

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+17856289410

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