Jewell Shockley Celebrates 101 Years of Life
Longtime Holden resident Jewell Shockley has seen a lot of things in her 101 years of living on this earth – both good and bad. She’s experienced joyous times and also devastating heartache, yet she continues to go about the business of living in her quiet, unassuming way and Holden residents are blessed to be…
Read MoreFrankie Hancock Went To Her Heavenly Home
By Dana Kephart Holden’s beloved “Nurse Frankie” has gone to her reward after 98 full years of loving and caring for her family, friends and neighbors. Frances Lorene Hancock, lifelong Holden resident, passed away peacefully with her family around her, on Wednesday, May 10, at Holden Manor Care Center. Frankie was born September 12,…
Read MoreIrish Feast Draws Huge Crowd
Dana Kephart Image Contributing Writer The 17th Annual Irish Feast at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church was a rousing success! Organizers report there were approximately 250 people who attended to enjoy the traditional Irish fare, the popular silent and live auctions, and everyone’s favorite, the St. Patrick’s raffles. For a couple of hours, it was…
Read MoreHow Much Do You Know About St. Patrick’s Day?
By Dana Kephart Contributor St. Patrick’s Day dominates the month of March, with green beer, interesting legends, and little-known facts. Since we will celebrate the fun holiday tomorrow, we thought you might want to learn a few things about St. Patrick’s Day. There are some things about the holiday that falls on March 17 that…
Read MoreTime To “Spring Forward”
By Dana Kephart Contributor This Sunday, March 12, we will again observe Daylight Saving Time (DST), at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward before going to bed Saturday night. Although we will “lose” an hour of sleep that morning, most folks welcome the change because it means an extra hour of daylight…
Read MoreHolden Observes ‘Dale Strate Day’
Dana Kephart Contributing Writer This year, 2023, marks the sixth year that the Holden community will come together to observe a special day on February 4, honoring the life and legacy of Dale Strate, hometown son and longtime local businessman. Dale was called home on January 27, 2017 and was laid to rest on February…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Holds Marian Procession; Rosary Explained
On Sunday, October 30, parishioners of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church held a Marian Procession through the streets of the Holden community, after Sunday Mass. The procession was in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Mother of Jesus, during the Month of the Rosary. With approximately 100 Catholics participating in the procession, parishioners wanted…
Read MoreCounty Lists Holden As WRM Recipient
It was encouraging news this past week when the County listed the City of Holden as pre-approved for a water resource match (WRM) recipient of some $150,000. However, final approval for the WRM will be based on a “scoring” system by the Department of Natural Resources. That is expected to conclude by October 12. When…
Read MoreKingsville District Bids Farewell To Lorna Warren
Lorna Warren, who has served as superintendent for the Kingsville R-I School District for the past five years, announced earlier this year that she will be retiring, effective July 1. Warren takes with her into the next chapter of her life many memories of her years in education, reflecting on a career that spanned 33…
Read MoreLocal Landmark Stands Test Of Time
What began decades ago as a dream for a young Holden couple and their toddler has proved it can weather the hard times, adapt to the many changes the passing years bring, and still persevere as a beloved Holden icon. Strate’s Drive Inn, opened by a Holden native and his Arkansas sweetheart wife, Dale and Linda…
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