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Veterans Day Parade: A 30 Year Ponca City Tradition

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Veterans Day Parade: A 30 Year Ponca City Tradition

Ponca City's 30th Annual Veterans Day Parade steps off Nov. 7 at 10:45 a.m. on Grand Avenue, featuring bands, flyovers and a free celebration at War Memorial Park.

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Building Connection and Maintaining Attachment

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Building Connection and Maintaining Attachment

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Death in the Tallgrass

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The French Illusion

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A Little Taste of Florida in Oklahoma

2026 Santa Buck Giveaway Is Bigger Than Ever

The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce has grown its annual Santa Buck Giveaway to $15,000 in prizes, kicking off Nov. 7 with drawings on Dec. 17.

November 1, 2026

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Stress-Free Holiday Meals with Chef Kinn

Chef Kinn Catering Co. owner Kinnidy McDonald offers customized holiday meals, letting Ponca City hosts enjoy celebrations instead of spending the day in the kitchen.

November 1, 2026

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15th Year for Christmas Market Oklahoma

First Lutheran Church hosts its 15th annual Christmas Market Oklahoma on Dec. 5, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., featuring 70+ vendors, a cookie walk, and German food.

November 1, 2026

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Shanky’s Christmas Cookie

Shanky's Whip, a black Irish whiskey liqueur with vanilla and caramel notes, stars in a holiday Sugar Cookie Martini recipe from a local bar owner.

November 1, 2026

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AI and Higher Ed

University Center instructors and partner schools like NOC are updating academic integrity policies and redesigning assignments to combat unauthorized AI use on exams and papers.

November 1, 2026

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Conference Call Bingo: A Modern Office Survival Skill

Tired of endless tech training calls? A local columnist proposes Conference Call Bingo to survive virtual meetings filled with jargon, glitches, and "you're going to love this feature.

November 1, 2026

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Thank You for Trusting Us With Your Care

INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital reflects on over a century of community care, thanking residents for their trust while highlighting the hospital's vital role in local health and economy.

November 1, 2026

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INTEGRIS Hospital Foundation: Money Back to Community

The INTEGRIS Health Ponca City Hospital Foundation, led by Shelley Arrott, will begin local fundraising in 2027 to invest donations directly into community health care needs.

November 1, 2026

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A Year of Listening

Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent reflects on a year of community listening sessions and strategic planning as enrollment has dropped 14% since 2021.

November 1, 2026

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Vote Like It Matters ... Because It Does

Local elections for city, school, and county offices shape daily life more than federal races do — and casting an informed vote matters more than casting any vote.

November 1, 2026

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Creating an Industrial Support System for Success

PCDA's ICAP and BRETs programs help Ponca City manufacturers offset certification costs and trade show expenses, strengthening local industry and expanding market reach.

November 1, 2026

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