Somber 55th Anniversary of Local Tragedy Remembered
July of 2020 marked the somber 55th anniversary of a horrific local tragedy that claimed the lives of three Holden residents. Forrest McKeown and Bill Callaway, both of Holden, showed true heroic actions as they were lost in the churning waters of Blackwater Creek trying to save a woman and four children. Ten-year-old Mike…
Read MoreBETTY (CLARA B.) CURRIE
Betty (Clara B.) Currie, 98, of Holden, Missouri passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at her home. She was born April 1, 1922 in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of William Elmer Barr, Sr. and Elizabeth Ann Hiatt. Betty graduated from Kingsville High School in the Class of 1940. She was a member of the…
Read MoreFoundation Awards Teacher Impact Grants
In spite of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Holden R-III Foundation continues its important work of awarding the annual Teacher Impact Grants (TIGs). The Foundation awards grants to deserving teachers each year to help with the education of Holden students. The TIGs are usually awarded at the staff Back to School breakfast held prior to the first…
Read MoreCity Park Scoreboard Discussed by Council
Holden City Council members heard an update on the bid process of the new scoreboard at the city park at their regular August meeting. Councilman Jeremy Knox reported that he has been working on this project for the last year. David Chastain, chairman of Holden Parks & Recreation said the next meeting of the…
Read MoreHolden’s Truck and Tractor Pull Slated for Sept. 19
The City of Holden announces its annual Truck and Tractor Pull, will be held at the Holden Industrial Park on Saturday, September 19. The popular event will feature the Brush Pullers of Missouri and the Missouri State Tractor Pullers Association, along with area pullers. The Brush Pullers of Missouri will begin their portion of the…
Read MoreCelebrate Holden At Community Day Saturday
A special day to celebrate Holden and all the wonderful people living here will be held this weekend! A brand new Community Day event will be held this Saturday, August 29, and is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Community Day will be a full day of exciting competitions, contests, games, vendor booths and entertainment. The Community…
Read MoreMandatory Face Mask Order Extended In JOCO
The Johnson County Community Health Services Board of Trustees voted unanimously during a special board meeting to extend the face covering order for Johnson County through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday night, September 13, 2020. The goal is to sustain the reduction of positive COVID-19 cases. “As the local public health agency, we must continue to…
Read MoreJOYCE ALBERTA (THOMASON) VAN GILDER
Joyce Alberta (Thomason) Van Gilder, 78, of Blairstown, Missouri, formerly of Odessa, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her home. She was born September 19, 1941 in Holden, MO, the daughter of Albert and Cora (Whitman) Thomason, who preceded her in death. Joyce graduated from Chilhowee High School as salutatorian of her class…
Read MoreDamaging Storm Unleashes Fury on Holden
August is proving to be severe weather month for Holden and surrounding communities. Another strong thunderstorm struck the area last Saturday morning, bringing a deluge of heavy rain, some hail, and damaging winds in excess of 65 mph. A little before 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm…
Read MoreRICHARD (DON) DONALD CARPENTER
Richard (Don) Donald Carpenter, 83, of Gladstone, Missouri, formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 in North Kansas City, Missouri. Don was born on June 28, 1937, in Gunn City, Missouri, the son of Wyman and Ethel (Thomas) Carpenter, who preceded him in death. Don attended Northeast High School in…
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