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

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

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

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

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

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

Finding the Best Steaks in Ponca City

Ponca City has excellent local sources for quality steaks. Learn how to select the right cut by understanding muscle type, marbling, and fat content from local butchers and experts.

May 26, 2026

Children's Book Review: Serafina Makes Waves

Cat-hating Serafina is forced into swim lessons, but rescuing her stuffed bunny from the pool teaches her that water might not be so bad after all.

May 26, 2026

Local Ponca City Shops Turn Bridge Closure into Viral AI-Powered Meme Comeback Story

May 6, 2026

University STEM Camp: Where Kids Become Creators

May 5, 2026

Roots or Restlessness

May 4, 2026