AGNES ANN (RABER) ENGELBARDT
Agnes Ann (Raber) Engelbardt, age 88, passed away at her home in Kailua, Oahu, HI on February 3, 2021. She was the daughter of Russell and Mattie Mae Raber. Agnes grew up on a farm five miles southwest of Holden with two brothers and two sisters. She graduated from Holden High School in 1950 and…
Read MoreAnstine Winner of Pioneer Award for Lifetime of Work
Local Kingsville businessman Rick Anstine was recently honored by the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association with a prestigious lifetime achievement award. On January 9, Rick was presented the Pioneer Award at the 53rd Annual Missouri Cattle Industry Convention, held at the Lake of the Ozarks. Rick and his wife Marcia and their family own and operate the…
Read MoreFamily, Friends Celebrating Ted Martin Day
March 3, 2021 marked the one-year anniversary of the loss of a true Holden public servant. Ted Martin passed away in 2020 and his loss is still felt by the many who knew and loved him, as well as many in the community that he swore to protect. Ted and his wife Larena were long-time…
Read MoreHAMA Souper Bowl Collects 15,187 Cans of Soup
The Holden Area Ministerial Association (HAMA) just concluded its annual Souper Bowl contest on February 7. Area churches and community members are always so good to participate in the good-natured competition, with the real winners being those in the community who will now have hearty, delicious soup all throughout the cold winter months. Following are totals…
Read MoreChamber Discusses Events, Promotions
The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce met in regular session on February 4 and discussed upcoming calendar events. Events and promotions include a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. To be held Saturday, March 13, there will be the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, with the parade route to be announced later. Also, in celebration of St.…
Read MoreJOYCE FAY ANDERSON
Joyce Fay Anderson, 54, of Pleasant Hill, was born August 23, 1966, in Warrensburg, the daughter of Marvin A. “Brownie” and Erma F. (Perdue) Brown. She departed this life, Friday, February 12, 2021, at her home, surrounded with love and family. Joyce was a 1984 Holden High School graduate. On November 29, 1991, she was…
Read MoreJAMES LAWRENCE NIPKO
James Lawrence Nipko, 84, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Jim was born January 2, 1937 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the son of Lawrence and Allegra (McKnight) Nipko. He graduated from high school in Colby, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the USAF, where he served for nearly…
Read MoreKURT WILLIAM GABEL
Kurt William Gabel, 48, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Kurt was born November 17, 1972 in Lee’s Summit, son of Charles Henry Gabel and Pamela Diane (VanAlst) Gabel. He attended school in Lee’s Summit. He was united in marriage to Teresa Renee Campbell October 17, 1992…
Read MoreChocolate Crawl On Tap Saturday; Enjoy Sweet Treats
Enjoy some sweet treats while you shop locally this weekend, as area merchants will once again celebrate Valentine’s Day by participating in the Annual Chocolate Crawl! To be held this Saturday, February 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Chocolate Crawl offers free Valentine treats and a chance to win special prizes at each…
Read MoreBPW Discusses Smart Meters; Welcomes New Member
The Holden Board of Public Works (BPW) discussed new water meters at its regular February 2 meeting. The new Smart Meters have been ordered and the water department is awaiting delivery. Water Superintendent Tony Lerda explained the several steps that will have to occur prior to the installation of the new meters. Every customer of the…
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