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Once in a Lifetime

Ponca City celebrates America's 250th birthday with a full season of events from June through July 2026, marking a milestone that won't come around again for another 50 years.

Read the StoryMay 26, 2026

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Ponca City's 5 Under 40 Awards: Nominations Open for Young Community Leaders

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33rd Annual Ponca City Herb Festival Begins Tomorrow at Cann Memorial Gardens

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Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for The Butcher & The Baker Country Market

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Leadership Ponca City Class 40 Now Accepting Nominations

#1 Bull Rider in the World Enters 101 Wild West Rodeo

PBR World Champion John Crimber, the sport's top-ranked bull rider, will compete at the 101 Wild West Rodeo in Ponca City June 12-14, marking a major draw for the historic 67-year-old event.

June 4, 2026

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Trout Funeral Home

Trout Funeral Home has served Ponca City families since 1936, operating continuously under founding principles of character, confidence, value and trust through multiple ownership transitions.

May 28, 2026

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A Corner of a Foreign Field

A Ponca City resident reflects on visiting the American cemetery at Normandy, where nearly 10,000 soldiers—including several Oklahomans—rest overlooking Omaha Beach.

May 28, 2026

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The Modern Food Paradox

Modern food may look healthy, but many processed and conventionally grown foods lack essential micronutrients—a "hidden hunger" affecting even those eating salads daily.

May 28, 2026

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National PTSD Awareness Month

June is National PTSD Awareness Month. Severe weather can trigger lasting psychological impacts and PTSD symptoms in Oklahomans who've experienced traumatic storms.

May 28, 2026

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Marland Roundup Club Preserves Western Heritage

The Marland Roundup Club preserves Western heritage by mentoring young riders and hosting equestrian events that develop foundational rodeo skills and build community.

May 28, 2026

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Real Encounters: Retirement

Mark Love retires from Cherokee Strip Credit Union after 23 years of IT service, leaving behind systems, processes, and institutional knowledge that only he understands.

May 28, 2026

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Fun for the Family: Ponca City Disc Golf

Ponca City's four-course disc golf circuit—headlined by the challenging Bois D'Arc course—has become a regional destination attracting professional players and weekend enthusiasts alike.

May 28, 2026

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From Herndon to Homecoming: Why College Traditions Endure

College traditions—from Naval Academy monument climbs to Iowa's hospital wave—create lasting identity and pride among students while strengthening bonds between campus and community.

May 26, 2026

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Aviation

Learn how to craft the Aviation cocktail, a classic gin drink that disappeared for decades before the craft cocktail movement revived it in the 2000s.

May 26, 2026

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Chamber Connection

The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce launches Red, White, and Rodeo, a June social media campaign offering weekly $100 gift card drawings and a $600 grand prize for shopping at local businesses.

May 26, 2026

The Podcast

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June 4, 2026

Ponca City Celebrates America's 250th Birthday

May 28, 2026

PCM+ Podcast: Which Golden Girl Would You Be In A Heist?

May 21, 2026

PCM+ Podcast: Herbs and Rodeo

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