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Commission OKs $450K expo roof repair
Another portion of city property hit by the tornado a couple years ago is on the verge of being repaired.
Commission OKs Atoka Casing Extension bid for Highway 9 Widening
Recently, Shawnee City Commissioners approved a bid offer made by Timco Blasting & Coatings, Inc. for approximately $329K to complete the Atoka Casing Extension associated with Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) Highway 9 Widening Project.
Shawnee names new assistant principal for SHS
Shawnee Public Schools announces the hiring of Tara Cook as the new Assistant Principal at Shawnee High School.
Rosters set for the 33rd International Finals Youth Rodeo
SHAWNEE, Okla. – Ahead of the 2025 International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR), the organization has announced the full roster for the six-day event, featuring more than 1,000 entries from 35 states and provinces.
Things to Do: Area Fourth of July, holiday events
SHAWNEE-AREA PUBLIC FIREWORKS DISPLAYS
Housing study approved by Shawnee City Commission
A housing study will soon be underway for the area, now that an agreement has been OK’d between the Shawnee City Commission and Marvin Planning Consultants (MPC).
Ceremony celebrates opening of new FireLake Casino
The casino includes about 500 slot machines with interactive displays, integrated mobile apps, personalized loyalty systems and improved security. The casino has a small kitchen and bar and the popular ice cream machine.
Countdown to rodeo: IFYR to partner with Montana Silversmiths
SHAWNEE – The highly anticipated 2025 International Finals Youth Rodeo (IFYR) returns to Shawnee from July 6–11, 2025, bringing together youth rodeo’s stars and toughest competitors for six days of elite youth rodeo action.
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