A LOOK Back: Edmond’s First Cemetery
Established in 1895, Gracelawn Cemetery was Edmond’s first cemetery. The City purchased 20 acres of land north of town for $500 from L.M. Rannabarger for use as a cemetery. Originally known as Fair Lawn Cemetery until around 1903, the cemetery has expanded, but a portion of the original cemetery is laid out in a wagon…
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Kupiec East Edmond YMCA
For generations, the YMCA has been a place where Edmond residents come together to grow stronger, build relationships and find a sense of community. While the programs and facilities have evolved, that purpose remains at the heart of the organization. Founded in Oklahoma City in 1889, the YMCA is rooted in Christian principles and the…
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Grand Casino Hotel & Resort
Grand Casino Hotel & Resort is celebrating 20 years of growth, entertainment and community connection in 2026. Originally opened as FireLake Grand Casino in October 2006, the property began as a 125,000-square-foot gaming facility. Over the past two decades, it has developed into a regional destination offering gaming, lodging, dining, entertainment, meeting and event space,…
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A LOOK Back: Edmond’s First Newspaper
Pioneer newspaperman Milton “Kicking Bird” Reynolds published the first issue of the Edmond Sun on July 18, 1889 – less than three months after the Land Run. Originally published weekly on Thursdays, the four-page paper was printed on a manual printing press. Over time, the newspaper expanded pages and later merged with The Edmond Booster…
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NP 2 GO
NP2Go began in September 2019 with a suitcase, a small Honda, and a simple idea: healthcare could be more convenient, personal, and accessible. Founder and CEO Kara De La Pena, APRN-CNP, saw patients visiting emergency rooms for needs such as migraine treatment, fluids, and food poisoning, so began asking whether some of that care could…
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SOS Pools
For Zach Teague, taking care of a swimming pool is about more than keeping the water clear. Oklahoma’s wind, hard water and temperature swings can all take a toll, making regular maintenance and proper seasonal care important parts of protecting a pool. Zach’s experience in the pool business goes back to high school, when he…
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A New Way to Shop for Engagement Rings and Diamonds in Oklahoma City
Shopping for an engagement ring should be exciting. But for many couples, the process can quickly become overwhelming. Natural or lab-grown? Which diamond shape? How much does clarity really matter? Is a larger carat weight always better? Should you choose a finished ring or design something custom? Diamond Consulate, a new appointment-only fine jewelry showroom…
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A LOOK Back: Edmond’s First Swimming Pool
Edmond’s first swimming pool was located on the campus of what was then the Central State Normal School (now UCO) behind Old North. Built by the manual training class at the Campus School, the concrete and stone pool was immediately a popular attraction when it was constructed in 1915. The pool also had a large…
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Kind Birdie
Kind Birdie was founded in June 2025 with a mission to help high-capacity Christian women find biblical rest in the middle of busy, demanding lives. For founder and CEO Dana Byers, the business represents the culmination of more than 25 years of experience serving others as a pastor, nonprofit leader, missionary, certified leadership coach, wife,…
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
For more than 135 years, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church has been a place of faith, fellowship, and service in Edmond. The parish traces its roots to June 24, 1889, when its first church, a one-room building with a bell tower, was completed at First Street and Boulevard. As Edmond grew, the parish expanded…
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A LOOK Back: Statue of Liberty
Edmond area Boy Scouts and city officials commemorate Edmond’s replica Statue of Liberty at 2nd Street and Boulevard on February 10, 1951. As part of the Boy Scouts of America’s 40th anniversary celebration, scouts nationwide raised funds to purchase replica Statues of Liberty for their communities. The campaign, themed “Strengthen the Arm of Liberty,” resulted…
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