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	Friday, May 16, 2008- 10:50:40

Ellis County making strides It could have been something of a lackluster year in 2004 in Hays and Ellis County. But then the oil and agriculture sectors stepped forward and saved the day. Part of that is sheer speculation, but Kansas State University researcher David Darling is confident that's the case. Otherwise, he's at something of a loss to explain why Ellis County sales tax collections increased by 3.7 percent in fiscal year 2004 while statewide collections only increased by 2.7 percent. Retail Accomplishments abound for city 03/30/2005; 03:17:30 PM Planting solid seeds for the future an important ingredient for Hays 03/30/2005; 03:17:22 PM HMC tops county as top employer 03/30/2005; 03:17:13 PM Some storefronts open downtown 03/30/2005; 03:17:07 PM Hays sees sales tax increase 03/30/2005; 03:16:58 PM Development north of interstate booming in recent years 03/30/2005; 03:16:49 PM What's ahead for Hays, America 03/30/2005; 03:16:43 PM History of city takes many forms 03/30/2005; 03:16:34 PM Downtown revitalization showing life in Chestnut Street District 03/30/2005; 03:16:26 PM Local businesses finding their niche 03/30/2005; 03:16:19 PM Locations near interstate key to some businesses 03/30/2005; 03:16:10 PM Hays rebounding from loss of major employers 03/30/2005; 03:16:04 PM After much delay, Hays microbrewery scheduled to open doors to public in May 03/30/2005; 03:15:55 PM Ellis County making strides 03/30/2005; 03:15:46 PM Finding a new Home 03/30/2005; 03:15:40 PM Education Technology continues to creep its way into classrooms 03/30/2005; 03:17:54 PM Enrollment record falls again at Fort Hays 03/30/2005; 03:17:45 PM New FHSU housing under construction 03/30/2005; 03:17:37 PM Northwest Kansas needs Hays; Hays needs northwest Kansas 03/30/2005; 03:13:41 PM Hays has Hollywood ties of its own thanks to rich history 03/30/2005; 03:13:33 PM Water continues to be a hot topic for Hays City Commission 03/30/2005; 03:13:24 PM Ellis continues strides toward future 03/30/2005; 03:13:16 PM TMP-Marian plans for future 03/30/2005; 03:13:09 PM No-spin land use planning: convention, invention in Ellis County 03/30/2005; 03:13:00 PM Victoria schools offer large variety 03/30/2005; 03:12:53 PM Fort Hays' SBDC willing to help out 03/30/2005; 03:12:45 PM Community important part to success in Victoria school district 03/30/2005; 03:12:36 PM Funding a key concern for Hays USD 489 03/30/2005; 03:12:29 PM Saving money has Victoria making sacrifices 03/30/2005; 03:12:20 PM Several preschools exist in Hays, area 03/30/2005; 03:12:14 PM Ellis school officials happy with district accomplishments 03/30/2005; 03:12:06 PM Bible a key part of school 03/30/2005; 03:11:57 PM Private schools offer another option for parents, students 03/30/2005; 03:11:49 PM Fort Hays ‘progressing' in more ways than one 03/30/2005; 03:11:42 PM Tech college continues growth 03/30/2005; 03:11:34 PM Industry State of agriculture still uncertain 03/30/2005; 03:14:35 PM Hall Street undergoes construction 03/30/2005; 03:14:28 PM EnerSys, city work together for both sides' sake 03/30/2005; 03:14:19 PM Growth starts to pick up along Commerce Parkway 03/30/2005; 03:14:11 PM N.E.W. adds new feel to Hays community, businesses 03/30/2005; 03:14:05 PM Heart of America helping business develop 03/30/2005; 03:13:56 PM Oil still has its ups, downs 03/30/2005; 03:13:47 PM Holding the community together 03/30/2005; 03:09:11 PM KSU research center benefits cattle producers, beef eaters 03/30/2005; 03:09:02 PM New economic development policy aims to make life easier 03/30/2005; 03:08:55 PM Development north of I-70 reaching all-time high 03/30/2005; 03:08:46 PM ACCESS gets new ride home 03/30/2005; 03:08:40 PM Give them their space: Ellis County employees want more room to work with 03/30/2005; 03:08:31 PM Chamber of Commerce takes job seriously 03/30/2005; 03:08:23 PM Water issues still pooling in Hays 03/30/2005; 03:08:16 PM Medical HRC valuable to community 03/30/2005; 03:10:30 PM Traveling doctors common in northwest Kansas 03/30/2005; 03:10:22 PM Prescription drug costs on the rise 03/30/2005; 03:10:13 PM Exercise becoming common in Ellis County 03/30/2005; 03:10:07 PM Recruiting doctors key ingredient to HMC's success 03/30/2005; 03:09:58 PM Center at HMC offers several different options 03/30/2005; 03:09:51 PM New equipment is ready 03/30/2005; 03:09:42 PM HMC teaming up with hospitals in northwest Kansas 03/30/2005; 03:09:35 PM Healthy Hays gets its start 03/30/2005; 03:09:27 PM HMC unveils new wing 03/30/2005; 03:09:18 PM Tourism-Housing Hays CVB making a move 03/30/2005; 03:11:25 PM Civic clubs play important role 03/30/2005; 03:11:18 PM Hays Arts Council has much to offer 03/30/2005; 03:11:09 PM History rich in Ellis County 03/30/2005; 03:11:03 PM Museums fighting to win attendance battle 03/30/2005; 03:10:54 PM Houses popping up in town of Ellis 03/30/2005; 03:10:45 PM Agritourism growing in area 03/30/2005; 03:10:39 PM United Way spurred by support 03/30/2005; 03:08:08 PM Religious organizations active in county 03/30/2005; 03:07:59 PM Housing market gaining steam 03/30/2005; 03:07:52 PM City of Ellis moving toward the future 03/30/2005; 03:07:44 PM

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