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Spring has sprung

Is it really spring if bees and dandelions are back? This photo by Ken Collins proves that those yellow "plants" coming up in Ada yards means that spring is here. And, those flying insects simply add to the fun.

Famous 111-year-old Ada resident gets a facelift

Photos by Ken Collins

There's a famous 111-year-old Ada resident getting a facelift this week. It's the building housing the Ada Herald and Body Works in the 200 block of North Main Street.

The building is also known by residents who look into the sky and see "IOOF 427 1905."

The means that the top floor of the building was one the lodge all for the Ada Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a once popular society at the turn of an earlier century.

Nothing like a warm day in April - Ken Collins photo essay

Nothing like a warm day in April. Ken Collins has captured many views of spring from the past seven days. Here's a look at spring in Ada from the viewpoint of his camera lens.

Face in a Simon Street tree?

Ken Collins, Icon photographer, asks Icon viewers a question:

Is there really a face in this tree along Simon Street, or do I have an over-active imagination?

We think he's on to something.

Why the excitement?

Why the excitement?

Because Natalie is done with Summer Reading planning, and the Ada Public Library is ready for the fun to begin. (Photo from library Facebook)

Review: "How to Succeed"met with standing ovation

Theatre Review by Monty Siekerman

The conclusion of ONU's production of the musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" met with a standing ovation Friday night and some whoops and hollers from students, all showing appreciation for another successful production at the Freed Center.

This musical is humorous and uplifting. Everyone left the Freed Center not so worried about personal problems or world events.

"How To"  continues the tradition of excellence in drama and musicals creatively-produced by the students and faculty in the departments of theatre arts and music.

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