FROM THE CITY OF STILLWATER:

Please join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the new Stillwater Regional Airport Terminal.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 10 a.m. 2026 W Airport Road, Stillwater, OK
Please share the invitation with others and consider tagging Stillwater Regional Airport on Facebook and Instagram.

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FROM THE CITY OF STILLWATER:

The City of Stillwater remains committed to completing the Strickland Park Ballfields renovation as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, the synthetic turf has been delayed due to international shipping disruptions. The manufacturer has advised that the shipment is currently unable to transit the area, and there is no estimated timeline for when shipping will resume.

As a result, the fields may not be completed in time for the fall baseball and softball season. We know this is disappointing, especially for the Stillwater Area Softball Association (SASA), athletes, coaches, volunteers, and families.

We greatly appreciate the dedication of Carolyn Walstad and the entire SASA team, who continue to work diligently to schedule more than 70 fall teams. For details regarding events, go to: https://www.stillwaterareasports.com/.

Construction continues to move forward with the installation of lighting, fencing, and concrete improvements so the project will be ready for turf installation as soon as the materials arrive.

These renovations are part of the $1.8 million Strickland Park Ballfields Improvement Project, recommended by the Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC) and approved by the Stillwater Economic Development Authority (SEDA) in March 2026. The project is funded through the Visitor Sales Tax and is designed to enhance the experience for local athletes while strengthening Stillwater's ability to host regional tournaments for years to come.

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For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save lives.

Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage. All blood types are needed, but the situation is especially dire for type O blood as the Red Cross is now limiting distributions of these blood products to hospitals. The supply of type O positive blood has now dropped below a one-day supply.

Help end this crisis and stabilize the blood supply. Book an appointment to give blood now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). As a thank-you, all who come to give by July 31 will receive a Fandango Movie Ticket by email (up to $15 ticket price and fees). See RedCrossBlood.org/July.

Additionally, those who come to give through August 31, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email. For details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/August.

Despite thousands of people who have stepped up to help end the emergency blood shortage since it was declared earlier this month, donations are still not keeping pace with hospital demand, and the situation has escalated. Extreme heat, poor air quality and widespread foodborne illnesses continue to contribute to lower donor turnout this summer.

The City of Stillwater has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for the 44th consecutive year.

The City has earned this honor every year since 1981, based on the quality of its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The current award recognizes the report for Fiscal Year 2025, which ended June 30, 2025.

Assistant City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Christy Cluck said the recognition reflects the Finance Department’s longstanding commitment to excellence.

The GFOA Certificate of Achievement program was established in 1945 to encourage state and local governments to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles when preparing financial reports. The award recognizes organizations that demonstrate “the spirit of transparency and full disclosure” by producing clear, accessible reports.

According to GFOA, the award is not an evaluation of a government’s financial health but of how effectively financial information is communicated to users of the report. Entries are judged by an impartial panel of GFOA staff and finance professionals from other states.

City Manager Brady Moore said the recognition also benefits the community directly.

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Oklahoma State University’s historic comprehensive fundraising campaign, The Code Calls, has reached a major milestone. The university announced it surpassed $1 billion committed toward its $2 billion goal, signaling powerful momentum and broad-based support from the Cowboy family.

Reaching the halfway point reflects alumni, friends and partners’ deep commitment to the university and their belief in OSU’s ability to transform lives through education, research and service, said OSU President Jim Hess.

Built on the Cowboy Code, The Code Calls campaign celebrates tradition while charting an ambitious vision for the future of the largest university system in Oklahoma. The Code Calls places student success at its core and will create life-changing scholarship opportunities for students, drive groundbreaking research and elevate OSU academics and athletics to new heights.

Through donor-funded, renewable scholarships and targeted student experience initiatives, the campaign will expand access to higher education, ensuring talented students have access to the resources they need to earn a degree with career-ready skills. A signature example of this vision is the Horizon Scholars program, launched to create a premier leadership and scholarship experience that connects students with mentors, resources and a strong community from day one.
Following a record-setting year for fundraising during Dr. Hess’ first year as president, OSU Foundation President Blaire Atkinson said crossing the $1 billion mark is an extraordinary moment for OSU and for everyone who has answered the call to invest in its future.

Gifts to the campaign are already making a meaningful impact — expanding scholarships for students, strengthening academic and research excellence, and extending OSU’s land‑grant mission to communities across Oklahoma and around the world.

Atkinson said the campaign reflects the generosity and commitment of donors whose support continues to create opportunities across OSU.

To learn more and to support The Code Calls fundraising campaign, visit osugiving.com.

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BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN CREATES LIFE-CHANGING MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES IN STILLWATER

In 2025, we served a record-breaking 175 match relationships in Stillwater! The increase in volunteer commitment is driven by community awareness and partnerships with community leaders, local businesses, Stillwater Public Schools, and other civic organizations.
As we continue to accelerate our remarkable progress into 2026, we are seeking an increase in funding to keep up with the pace of our efforts.

Stillwater Area Director, Sarah Kline, says: “I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every sponsor, donor, and community member who made our Emerald Gala successful. Because of your generosity, we reached our gala fundraising goal...but our work doesn’t stop there. Our mentoring program requires a substantial investment to ensure safety, match longevity, and meaningful outcomes. Without an increase in financial support, we risk slowing or limiting our ability to serve the growing list of youth on our waitlist. We must also reach our Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraising campaign goal. Your support through our grassroots Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraising campaign means we can continue growing instead of scaling back. We’re excited to celebrate what we’ve accomplished together, and we look forward to creating strong outcomes for children in Stillwater.”

To participate in our Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraising campaign, register your five-person Bowl For Kids’ Sake fundraising team at bfksstillwater.org. Whether you choose to fundraise through a bake sale, a fitness challenge, or on social media, all roads lead to the lanes, where everyone comes together at the end of the campaign for a night of bowling, prizes, and celebration on August 27 at The Hub.

For questions about sponsorship opportunities, contact Sarah Kline at sarah.kline@bbbsok.org or 405.624.9922. To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma, go to bigoklahoma.org.###

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The City of Stillwater’s July Tax Apportionment Report reflects May 2026 transactions that were reported to the Oklahoma Tax Commission in June 2026 and apportioned to the City in July.

In comparison to July 2025, the City saw increases in General Sales Tax, Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) Sales Tax, Use Tax, and Transportation Sales Tax collections. For more details, see the attached PDF report.

Go to https://stillwaterok.gov/financialcenter for more information about the City of Stillwater budget, taxes, and monthly reports for sales, use, and visitor taxes.

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