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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Cedar Forest Fence LLC
For nearly three decades, Cedar Forest Fence LLC has been a trusted name in Edmond, known for craftsmanship, honesty, and a commitment to doing one thing – and doing it exceptionally well. Founded in 1995 by Warren E. Christy, Cedar Forest Fence was born out of a desire to take control of the future and…
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Nelson Landscaping
For homeowners who want landscapes that are as beautiful as they are functional, Nelson Landscaping has become a trusted partner in transforming outdoor spaces. Founded in 1995, the Oklahoma City–based company has grown from a one-man operation into a highly respected landscape design-and-build firm — while staying grounded in quality workmanship and integrity. Built on…
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LOOK Back: Realty TV
Edmondites and newlyweds Rodney and Ruth Steward were married on national television on the “Bride and Groom Show” in 1953. The ceremony was performed at the CBS studio in New York City live on air. The couple also received a complimentary honeymoon to the Laurentian Mountains in Canada. They are pictured here before boarding the…
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