Hays, Kansas is a city of about 17,000, located about midway between Kansas City and Denver on I-70. It is a regional center serving the cultural, health, educational, business, service, and transportation needs of much of western Kansas. Medical and educational facilities are superior. Manufacturing, medical, education, retail, farming, ranching, and oil comprise a large part of the local economy. One public elementary school was recently rated among the top 25 in the country by a national publication.
Local lakes are easily accessible.
The community is served by one daily newspaper . Please do NOT request letters of recommendation.