Programs – Ponca City Now

Senate Republican Co-Chair Applauds Innovation Expansion Program’s Role in Creating Nearly 1,000 Jobs Statewide

Thursday, May 8 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Republican leaders are applauding the success of the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP), which recently supported nearly $88 million in private investment and helped create 971 new jobs across the state.The program, administered by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in partnership with the Oklahoma Finance Authorities, provides targeted incentives to help existing Oklahoma... Read More.

Trump Administration Gives Schools a Deadline to End DEI Programs or Risk Losing Federal Money

Thursday, February 20 by Beverly Cantrell

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “ wokeness.”In a memo Friday, the Education Department gave an ultimatum to stop using “racial preferences” as a... Read More.

Cowley College Shows Continued Support To Area 4-H Youth Programs

Tuesday, August 2 by Lyman James

Showing their support for the rural community and agriculture in the county, Cowley College purchased a market steer during Monday night’s Cowley County Fair 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Auction held at the Winfield Fairgrounds.The 1,210-pound reserve division champion was presented by Madison McGee, who will be a junior at Ark City High School, according to... Read More.

Youth sports and programs eligible for youth scholarships at Ponca City RecPlex

Thursday, April 22 by Lyman James

Youth sports or youth programs are eligible for youth scholarships at the RecPlex. No funds will go to monthly memberships for youth or adults. The participant shall pay $15.00 for any youth sport or program if appropriate Proof of Need has be presented and funds are available.Applicants are required to provide in person the... Read More.

NOC Process Technology and Engineering Technology Programs

Thursday, March 11 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College has a number of different programs that can help students achieve their goals in working in a variety of Oklahoma Industries. Courses taken at NOC can help individuals learn about a variety of career paths and gain skills needed by local employers. NOC works with a variety of local industries and... Read More.

Osage Nation campus and all departments and programs temporarily closed

Wednesday, June 3 by Lyman James

Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear of the Osage Nation has given an executive order to close the Osage Nation campus and all departments and programs Wednesday, June 3, to contain the possible spread of the COVID-19 virus.According to Osage News, Standing Bear said he is meeting with his top staff in the morning to... Read More.

Leadership Blackwell And Ponca City Programs Visit Oklahoma State Capitol

Thursday, March 7 by Lyman James

The Leadership Programs for both Blackwell and Ponca City had quite the week as they have gotten to visit the State Capitol in Oklahoma City. Leadership Blackwell also had the opportunity to meet Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt as pictured below. During the visit on Tuesday, Leadership Blackwell Coordinator Lea Ann Bechtel presented Governor Stitt with a Barn... Read More.