Enjoy Movies Under the Stars
Family Movie Night will be held at the ballpark at the Holden City Park this Friday, September 10 (tomorrow). Your family won’t want to miss the fun of seeing entertaining movies outdoors under the stars! The Hometown Project group, with the Holden Softballers, present featured films “Everyone’s Hero” and “The Rookie.” Please come at 7 p.m.…
Read MoreFall Bazaar Set For This Saturday
September 11 will be the annual Fall Bazaar. The event will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors can set up after 7 a.m. Come and shop with a variety of vendors/crafters. One of the vendors will have a photo booth with instant photos, so bring your kiddos! Hourly drawings will start at…
Read MoreMARK LEE THOMASON
Mark Lee Thomason, 59, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit. Mark was born February 12, 1962 in Warrensburg, the son of Herby and Margaret Ellen (Daldrup) Thomason. He was raised on his family farm with his siblings. Mark furthered that experience becoming a successful…
Read MoreJAMES WILLIAM GUDDE
James William Gudde, 42, of Kansas City, formerly of Holden, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at his home. He is the son of Lynn and Kit Gudde of Chilhowee and the brother of Adam Gudde of Holden. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Home, Holden.
Read MoreBILLY JOE “BJ” FIELDS
Billy Joe “BJ” Fields, 59, of Chilhowee, Missouri, formerly of Holden, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 near Centerview. Billy was born April 15, 1962, in Kansas City, the son of Jewel E. and Irene (Powell) Fields. He attended Holden and Strasburg schools. He lived in Holden and Chilhowee for the majority of his adult…
Read MoreCURTIS DEWAIN DEMPSEY
Curtis Dewain Dempsey, 82, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021, surrounded by family at his bedside. Curtis was born on April 25, 1939, in Osceola, MO, the son of Ferrell Russell Dempsey and Rose Irene (Keltner) Dempsey. He attended school in Warrensburg, MO and graduated from Warrensburg High School, the Class of…
Read MoreCouncil Hears Public’s Concerns; Addresses Pet Ordinance
Holden City Council members heard public comments at their regular August 17 monthly meeting. Mayor Liz Weeks invited anyone from the public in attendance to address the council. With the floor open, resident and business owner Kristy Talley addressed the council about an incident that occurred on July 15, where her dog was attacked by…
Read MoreFoundation to Hold Walking Taco Fundraiser
The Holden Foundation is hosting its annual Walking Taco dinner on Friday, September 3. The Walking Taco dinner will be prepared and served by the Holden Foundation Board members, under the coordination of Kyndal Phelps, Foundation Board treasurer. For just $8, you will get a Walking Taco dinner, complete with a drink and dessert. This…
Read MoreAnother Street Fair in the Books; Hot Time In The Old Town For Sure
Well, once again, our little town celebrated its heritage as we honored our roots at the 138th annual Street Fair, held last weekend. One of the main story lines of the 2021 Street Fair was the heat! Temperatures were in the upper 90s, with heat indexes nearing 110 degrees F. But, some Holden residents braved…
Read MoreANTHONY DEAN NEILL
Anthony Dean Neill, 54, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. Anthony was born May 27, 1967, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Bennie and Linda Kay (Corlew) Neill. He was in the Local Union #315 for more than 20 years. Anthony loved his border collie, Pepper, and loved raising chickens…
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