In A Chronicle of Ponca City Mayors: 1873-2007 Kathy Adams wrote an individual biography of each person who has served as mayor in Ponca City since 1893. Each cameo includes a photograph of the mayor and reviews not only what happened in the community during that mayor's term, but also highlights their personal, business, and civic activities. Each section also contains a feature called "Centennial Countdown", which was a series of historic events in Ponca City that was published in the The News during 2007. "In presenting each of Ponca City's mayors in this book, I have actually identified how our city has been governed collectively for over 100 years," says Adams. "The people who chose to run for office, be it the mayor or the commissioners' seats, were all volunteers. They were not politicians, at least, not intentionally. Nor were they power mongers, hungry for the almighty dollar. Ponca City's elected officials were civic volunteers who gave their time, their intellect, and their opinions to help keep their local government strong and pointed in the right direction. "They were elected to a non-paying, and sometimes thankless, position, because, as citizens, they wanted Ponca City to continue as a very special community, drawing the greatest businesses and industries, and keeping the city distinctive and exceptional. "Each mayor faced challenges with a unique approach, and each enjoyed having influence and power, whether through closed-door meetings or outrageous boldness." The history of Ponca City has captured Kathy's interest and her passion, and now she loves sharing that passion. Adams and John Brooks Walton co-authored two books, Historic Homes of Ponca City in 2004, and More Historic Homes of Ponca City in 2005. The Mayors of Ponca City is Adams first venture, and adventure, as an author on her own.