Political Vandals Could Do Jail Time Or Face Stiff Fine
Residents of the State of Missouri, and specifically, the City of Holden, have a steadfast belief in our judicial system and we will fight for people who stand for the ideals that are important to us – such as integrity, honesty and fairness. As everyone knows, April 5 is Election Day, with some hotly-contested races on…
Read MoreMICHAEL McMILLEN
Michael McMillen, 70, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at his home. Mike was born October 8, 1951 at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Wallace H. McMillen and Antoinette C. “Ann” (Lindenberger) McMillen. Due to his father’s military career, he resided in Kansas, Alaska and California before returning to Kansas. Mike…
Read MoreAMANDA SIMMONS-TILTON
Amanda Simmons-Tilton, 23, of Holden, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly due to a car accident on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. She was born on Sunday, December 27, 1998, in Warrensburg, Missouri, to Mike Simmons and the late Courtney (Bishop) Blaszczyk. She was the fiancé of Troy Tilton. Amanda grew up in Knob Noster, MO and then…
Read MoreMeet the Candidates Event Set For March 21
A special evening is being planned for next week that will allow Holden voters to become better acquainted with all of the candidates vying for vacant seats at the April 5 General Municipal Election. A Meet the Candidates event will be held on Monday, March 21, at 6 p.m. at the Hallar Building. The evening is…
Read MoreCelebrate St. Paddy’s Day Saturday With Parade, Pot of Gold, and Irish Feast
Holden is getting ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the “Wearin’ of the Green” this Saturday, March 19! Everyone is invited to participate and show your Irish Spirit in your hometown, along with your friends and neighbors! The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the annual St. Paddy’s Day Parade, which will be…
Read MoreHoly Week, Easter Services Announced
The Season of Lent began on Ash Wednesday, March 2. Lent is a time of preparing our hearts and minds for the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. We reflect on the life of the Savior during the 40 days of Lent. Lent ends on Holy Thursday, April 14, and Easter Sunday is…
Read MoreCity Council Discusses Bids; Mayor Comments On Chief Of Police Appointment
During regular session of the Holden City Council meeting on February 8, council members addressed bids for various services the City needs. Bids were received for the job of interior painting of city hall. Bidders were asked to provide proof of insurance and references. Council discovered upon opening bids that D&H Painting and Robinson Construction…
Read MoreMayor Responds To Inquiry From Image
With regard to this week’s Board of Public Works (BPW) story, in which the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) questioned the BPW as to why they hadn’t responded to an inspection communication that was sent in 2021, the Image reports the following facts as they occurred. When the Image learned of the situation with DNR…
Read MoreBPW Clarifications Needed For Council; Inspection Report Not Forwarded
At its regular March meeting, the Board of Public Works (BPW) discussed some clarifications that need to be made for the benefit of some Holden City Council members. After researching the guidelines and stipulations for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, BPW members are in agreement that the City’s water, wastewater and storm water needs qualify…
Read MoreJACQUELINE “JACKIE” KAY CUNNINGHAM
March 25, 1944 – February 26, 2022 Jacqueline “Jackie” Kay Cunningham, 77, passed away February 26, 2022. Jackie was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Paul F. and Margaret E. (Morris) Worley on March 25, 1944. She lived and worked most of her life in the Kansas City area. She was a past member of…
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