A LOOK Back: Blue Hippo
Former Edmond Mayor Dan O’Neil poses with Happy the Hippo during his mayoral campaign in 2007. The Blue Hippo has been popular with locals and Route 66 travelers since 1991 when Bud Fisher placed the hippo on South Broadway in front of his glass business. In the 1990s, Happy was “hippo-napped” several times as a…
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HEW Fitness
HEW Fitness Ironstone is bringing a results-focused approach to functional fitness to Edmond, backed by a mission that has guided the company since its founding in 2008. HEW, which stands for Hard Exercise Works, was created by Matthew Hunt and Randall Greer with a straightforward purpose: helping people become stronger, faster, and more confident through…
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Be Well Acupuncture
When patients arrive at Be Well Acupuncture in Edmond, many have already exhausted their options. They have tried medications, procedures, and therapies without lasting relief. For Dr. Toni Twitty, a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and founder and lead clinician of Be Well Acupuncture, that experience is deeply personal and central to the clinic’s…
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A LOOK Back: Champions on the Rise
Tom Cravens, Bill Self and Jay Davis celebrate during a 1981 basketball game, capturing a moment of pure energy and camaraderie. Self attended Edmond Memorial High School, where he was named Oklahoma High School Basketball Player of the Year. He went on to play at Oklahoma State before building a coaching career that led him…
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Deckworks Construction
Deckworks Construction has been shaping outdoor living spaces across the region since its founding in 1997, bringing nearly three decades of hands-on expertise to homeowners throughout the Oklahoma City metro. Owner Brent Swift, who has led the company for 28 years, built the business on a foundation of integrity, durability, and thoughtful design, with a…
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Happyland Ranch Meat Co.
Happyland Ranch Meat Co. is a family-driven business built on faith, tradition, and a commitment to providing high-quality, farm-to-table food. Owned and operated by Dennis and Tammy Whitaker alongside their son Derek and his wife Emily, the company reflects a shared vision to bring healthier meat options to Oklahoma communities. The Whitakers first opened D…
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A LOOK Back: Edmond Iris Club
Members of the Edmond Iris and Garden Society pose with their blooms in 1936. Founded in 1925, the club has helped shape Edmond’s landscapes for a century, with members gathering monthly to share knowledge and cultivate a lasting love of gardening. After celebrating its 100th anniversary last year, the society continues to preserve and celebrate…
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Legacy Painting, Inc.
“Legacy Painting, Inc. has been around since 1999—you know, the usual story: founded, built on hard work, yada yada yada,” owner, Kevin Calmes, says with a laugh. “The truth is, a profitable business is great,” he says, “but the greatest thing you can do is serve people. If you do that, you end up with…
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Citizens Bank of Edmond
For 125 years, Citizens Bank of Edmond has anchored the corner of First and Broadway with a mission to use local dollars to fund local dreams, serving the community with integrity and innovation. “As we celebrate this milestone anniversary, we also celebrate the communities we serve and the generations of families that have entrusted us…
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41st Annual Mayor’s Essay Contest
For more than four decades, the Mayor’s Essay Contest has given Edmond’s youngest residents a voice — and a chance to reflect on what makes their community special. Now in its 41st year, the annual contest continues to inspire creativity, kindness, and civic pride among local elementary students. “I am thrilled to invite all our…
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ArtLOOK: Little Free Art Gallery
The concept is simple: take a piece of art, leave a piece of art. The Edmond Little Free Art Gallery is a tiny, 16-by-37-inch house of art tucked along a public sidewalk between the Edmond Fine Arts Institute and The Patriarch in Downtown Edmond. Created in 2021 through a partnership between the Edmond Fine Arts…
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