HHS Class of ’22 To Celebrate Commencement Exercises Sunday
The Holden R-III School District is excited to announce Graduation Ceremonies for the 87 seniors in the HHS Class of 2022. The community is invited to join the classmates as they celebrate Commencement Exercises this Sunday, May 22 at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Doors open at 1 p.m. Baccalaureate, another graduation tradition,…
Read MoreHolden Hosts Special Olympics Event
By Emily Ringen Elementary Special Education The Holden School District hosted an area Special Olympics event on Wednesday, May 11. More than 100 athletes competed in this amazing event, representing multiple schools in our area. The morning started with the opening ceremony, including the Parade of Athletes. The audience was then asked to honor a…
Read MorePublic Invited to Pleasant View Schoolhouse Open House
Local community betterment group, Hometown Project, would like to invite the public to an open house at Pleasant View Schoolhouse, to see completed refurbishments on the old building. Established in 1915, the old one-room schoolhouse has served the community’s children well throughout many years. The years and weather had taken their toll on the old…
Read MoreREBECCA ELLEN “BECCA” AYLER
Rebecca Ellen “Becca” Ayler, 49, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022 at her home following an extended illness. Becca was born November 16, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of John J. Dana and Judy A. (Gordon) Dana. She graduated from Homewood Flossmoor High School in Homewood, Illinois. She was a branch…
Read MoreSHARON SUE STANLEY
Sharon Sue Stanley, 86, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on Friday, October 18, 1935, in Fort Scott, Kansas, to the late Mary Ellen (Neely) Boyd and Benjamen Franklyn Boyd. Sharon lived in Fort Scott for 49 years before relocating to Kansas…
Read MoreNEIL LAVERN KLOSSEN
Neil Lavern Klossen went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 29, 2022 in Raymore, Missouri, at the age of 93. He was one of five children born in Barnes, Kansas on August 5, 1928, to Joe and Anna Klozenbucher. Neil met the love of his life, Norma Jean Beem, and…
Read MoreLocal Landmark Reports Paranormal Activity
The century-old Holden landmark – Miller Mausoleum – continues to fascinate and pique the interest of locals as more interesting details are revealed about the property north of Holden. Holden natives have long been interested in the history and background of the park grounds and mausoleum. Construction of the unique landmark began in 1917 and…
Read MoreYoss Bros. Raises $1,000 for Foundation
The Holden Foundation was presented with a donation of $1,000 from a “Good Friday’ Fundraiser hosted by Yoss Bros., April 15. The donation was presented by store manager, Caleb Frazier. The fundraiser was the sixth one hosted by Yoss Bros. for the Holden Foundation since 2018. The total donations from Yoss for all six fundraisers…
Read MoreCruise Nights Return to Holden; Join the Fun
The wildly popular Cruise Nights return to downtown Holden tomorrow evening! Get your cherry hot rods and vintage vehicles ready to show off to the community, as the first Cruise Night is set for tomorrow (Friday, May 6), on 2nd St. The street will once again be closed to thru-traffic for the safety of everyone…
Read MoreCommunity Invited to Pray for Our Nation
When we gather as a community on Thursday, May 5 (tonight) for the National Day of Prayer observance, we are carrying on the legacy of our forefathers, who recognized the need for our nation to be blessed by the hand of Almighty God. Holden’s National Day of Prayer event will be held tonight starting at…
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