Ponca City, Oklahoma
Ponca City Monthly

Hyperlocal · Independent · Est. 2020

November 2023

Everything published in November 2023.

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Business Spotlight·November 30, 2023

New Downtown AirBNB Harkens Ponca City History

  • Ponca City now has nearly fifty Airbnb locations for travelers seeking overnight accommodations.
  • B.S. Barnes founded Ponca City in 1893 during the Cherokee Strip Land Run near the Arkansas River.
  • Barnes famously moved his home to Cross to relocate the train station to Ponca City for its future.
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Community·November 25, 2023

Habitat Humanity Restore Finds New Home

  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore relocated to A&B Floors building north of high school.
  • New location offers improved air conditioning, lighting, and convenient access.
  • Store sells donated household items including appliances, furniture, and building materials.
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Community·November 24, 2023

Scott Rennick’s Sistine Chapel Rebuilding Oklahoma’s Wetlands

  • Scott Rennick fell in love with wetlands as a child and built his first at age 18.
  • Wetlands filter water, prevent flooding, support wildlife, and provide critical habitat for migratory birds.
  • Oklahoma has lost wetlands over 50 years due to climate change, urbanization, and agricultural development.
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Letter from the Editor·November 24, 2023

December Letter from the Editor

  • Editor reflects on spicy food differences with her husband to illustrate broader life lesson.
  • What brings pleasure to one person may cause pain to another, experienced differently by all.
  • During the holidays, extend grace and patience since everyone has unique sensitivities and experiences.
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Community·November 24, 2023

Cast Iron Company: Forging Culinary Excellence with Timeless Kitchen Essentials

  • Lisa Simmons opened Cast Iron Co., a kitchen boutique, downtown at 121 E. Grand Avenue in the historic Donahoe-Souligney building.
  • After moving back to Ponca City in 2019, Simmons sought flexible work and launched her business with encouragement from a friend in Stillwater.
  • The shop's historic tin ceiling attracted Simmons and Andrew, who extensively renovated the former office space themselves.
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