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Irish in America

There are many stories behind how various groups arrived in Oklahoma. And the tale of the arrival and success of the Irish in Oklahoma is...

Working Towards Walkability 

A century ago, pedestrians and the occasional horse-drawn conveyance ruled the streets. Therefore, the largest metropolitan areas in Oklahoma were laid out accordingly – to...

Keeping Oklahoma Healthy

Understanding the roles of various entities within state government can be confusing. But for many Oklahomans who find themselves in need, the Oklahoma Health Care...

Keeping Connections Alive

Maintaining Connections Leads to Early Detections  If there is anything consistent in life, it’s change – and getting older might be the best example of...

A Pre-Statehood Passion

Libraries are a vital part of a community – a belief our state recognized from the beginning. Even before statehood, in 1890, the first legislative...

Innovation and Inventions

Whether you credit the unique history of the state; the sorts of people who have always been drawn to this region; or just happenstance, the...

Digging Up the Past

The history of Oklahoma often gets obscured by the fact that many don’t think back past preliminary European contact. But there was a rich history...

Rife with Ritual

As the winter season gets into full swing, most people have some variation of traditions they look forward to – regardless of what holidays they...

A Blooming Business

Flower farms have been blooming all over Oklahoma. And, much like the delightful products they grow, they come in a rainbow of varieties: Some allow...

Shining Light on the ODC

Navigating all the responsibilities of life can be difficult enough for anyone, but for people with disabilities, the challenges can be exacerbated by a lack...