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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…

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Holden 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…

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Holden 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…

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Family 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…

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NANCY 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…

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HOLDENOPOLY 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…

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Holden 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…

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Holden 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…

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Lois 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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