Jobs and water.
That’s what Ellis County commissioners believe are the two most important factors affecting business and population growth in the county.
“We’ve been constantly growing, sometimes small steps at a time,” said Dean Haselhorst, commission chairman. “We have a lot to offer here in Ellis County.
“Water supply is always a big thing in western Kansas. I know the city of Hays has been working to address that issue. But for us to attract industry, we need water. And for growth, we need water also.”
(Read more: Hays Post)