Wendi Renet Flaspohler
Wendi Renet Flaspohler, 56, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston surrounded by her loving family. Wendi was born July 31, 1967 in Johnson City, Tennessee; the daughter of Lanny Julian and Sanda (Hill) Julian. In 1979, she moved to Lenexa, Kansas with her family, at…
Read MoreHolden All School Reunion Planned For Saturday, Sept. 30
An All School HHS Reunion is set for Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Hallar Building (City Hall) in Holden. Time for the event is from noon through 6:00 p.m. Anyone who attended Holden Schools, ALL YEARS, (teachers, administration and staff) are invited to attend. The reunion starts at noon when people can start gathering for…
Read MoreHolden R-III Board Takes Up Routine Business At Sept. 11 Meeting
Routine reports and business items were taken up when the Holden R-III School Board met Monday Sept. 11 in the Middle School Library. After the consent agenda was approved recognition was given to Garrett Smith, who was honored for his qualification for All-State in baseball. Next in communication, a thank you card was acknowledged by…
Read MoreFamily Fun Day Set For This Saturday
All are reminded that “Family Fun Day” is set for this coming Saturday (Sept. 23) at the Holden City Lake. Time for the event is 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and there is no lake permit for the day! In addition to a kids fishing tournament and family fishing tournament (six boat maximum, $100 per…
Read MoreNANCY E. (Sanders) HOSMANN-GRAHAM
Nancy E. (Sanders) Hosmann-Graham was born November 27, 1943 in Independence, Missouri and departed this life on August 31, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 79 years. She was the daughter of Lawrence G. and Blanche P. (Straw) Sanders. The…
Read MoreHOLDENOPOLY Fundraiser To Help Complete Downtown Stage
If you’ve ever played Monopoly (and who hasn’t), you know how much fun it can be. And, if you liked that game you’re going to LOVE a new version of it that will not only be exciting, but benefit Holden Main Street, Inc. It called HOLDENOPOLY. It begins with local businesses or individuals purchasing…
Read MoreHolden Truck & Tractor Pull Set For This Saturday
The Holden Truck and Tractor Pull will take place Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Holden Industrial Park. The event, held in the memory of Bruce White, will feature the Brush Pullers of MO starting at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Missouri State Tractor Puller Association (MSTP) going at it beginning at 7:00 p.m. The admission…
Read MoreHolden Truck & Tractor Pull Set For Saturday, Sept. 16
The Holden Truck and Tractor Pull has been set for Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Holden Industrial Park. The event, held in the memory of Bruce White, will feature the Brush Pullers of MO starting at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Missouri State Tractor Puller Association (MSTP) going at it beginning at 7:00 p.m. The…
Read MoreHolden City Council Receives Departmental Reports At August Meeting
Before getting to the business portion of the August meeting of the Holden City Council, Mayor Ray Briscoe spoke about it being a busy time of year with school starting and the street fair. He requested the citizens be extra cautious with the school buses and extra people out. He also recognized the passing of…
Read MoreLois Elaine Seiz
Lois Elaine Seiz, 67 of Holden, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Lois was born December 19, 1955 in Clinton, Missouri, daughter of Bobbie V. Wheeldon and Virginia F. (Crabtree) Earl. She graduated from high school in Holden. She was united in marriage to Mark Allen…
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