A LOOK Back: The First Outlook 

This was the very first Edmond Outlook issue, published in September 2005. The cover story featured the Blue Star Mothers of Edmond, sending “Freedom Boxes” to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The smiling faces—Boy Scouts, volunteers, community members—captured what our publishing team wanted this magazine to be: a celebration of Edmond’s people, stories, and heart. Back then, we didn’t know the journey ahead—thousands of stories, hundreds of covers, and 20 years of connecting neighbors. Looking back, this cover reminds us why we started: to share the everyday heroes among us and highlight Edmond’s community spirit.