2020 – Page 2 – Ponca City Now

30 DAYS LEFT TO BE COUNTED IN THE 2020 CENSUS

Tuesday, September 1 by Lyman James

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 – Now is the time to be counted in the 2020 Census! Data collection will end on September 30, and the U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging everyone in Oklahoma to respond between now and the deadline of September 30.Currently, the State of Oklahoma has a 79.3 percent total response rate, which... Read More.

Deadline To Respond To 2020 U.S. Census Nearly One Month Away

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

Ponca City’s response rate is at 64.5 percent – way to go Ponca City, keep it up! Ponca City’s final response rate in 2010 was 68.5 percent – come on Ponca City, let’s pass that! If you would like to see Ponca City’s response rate at any time, go to: https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.htmlYou can still... Read More.

Walnut Valley Festival Announces Winners for 2020 NewSong Showcase

Tuesday, August 25 by Lyman James

Winfield, Kansas--Organizers of the 2020 virtual Walnut Valley Festival, or WVF 48.5, have announced the winners of the 2020 NewSong Showcase.The NewSong Showcase gives aspiring songwriters a chance to submit their work for review by a professional songwriter/artist, and features ten categories, including songs about Winfield, Children, Religion/Spirit, Feelin’ Blue, Instrumental, Sweet Memories, Love... Read More.

All ribbon cuttings and chamber events with large groups cancelled for remainder of 2020

Friday, August 21 by Lyman James

Due to the Pandemic, the Ponca City Chamber announced that all ribbon cuttings for the rest of 2020 are going to be cancelled. This is including the one originally scheduled for today at 4 p.m. for Central Fare.The chamber feels they should not be promoting groups coming together. However, the chamber does have an... Read More.

No Fair for Kay County in 2020

Wednesday, August 12 by Lyman James

The Kay County Fair Board met on Tuesday afternoon and rejected the City of Blackwell's revisions to the planned 2020 Kay County Free Fair.At the meeting, the Fair Board voted to cancel the 2020 fair all together. due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The idea proposed at first was to have the fair, but scaled... Read More.

Po-Hi Announces Second Distribution Date for 2020 Cat Tale Yearbook

Monday, August 10 by Lyman James

Ponca City High School is offering a second opportunity for students to pick-up their Cat Tale Yearbooks “The Future is Clear.” The Yearbook will be released in a “Drive Thru Distribution” event on Saturday, August 15, from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Students and parents are asked to enter the teachers’ parking lot on 5th Street... Read More.

Future of 2020 Kay County Free Fair discussed at Blackwell City Council Meeting

Friday, August 7 by Lyman James

During the Blackwell City Council meeting which was held Thursday night, one of the topics discussed was the future for the 2020 Kay County Free Fair that's scheduled for the second week of September with a reduction to only livestock and 12 food vendors.According to the Blackwell Journal-Tribune, Fair Board President Jake Kahle presented... Read More.

2020 Osage County Free Fair cancelled

Thursday, July 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City News is reporting that members of the Osage County Fair Board and the Osage County Commissioners have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Osage County Free Fair.The fair was canceled due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, and the decision was approved by the commissioners. When asking schools if they... Read More.

Ponca City’s 2020 Census response rate at 63%

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

You can still respond online to the 2020 Census even if you did not receive a letter or paper questionnaire. Go to my2020census.gov and select the link that says, "If you do not have a Census ID, click here." It is located below the Census ID login field.At this time, Ponca City’s response... Read More.

Tribal gaming compacts renewed at start of 2020

Wednesday, July 29 by Lyman James

Native American tribal leaders and Governor Kevin Stitt have been wrangling for months over the renewal of tribal gaming compacts, but now a federal court has issued a ruling on the matter.The state now receives about $140 million from the tribes total annual take of $4.5 billion. The state wanted a new deal, while... Read More.