All School Reunion This Coming Saturday
One last reminder to all that the Holden All-School Class Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hallar Building (City Hall) located at 101 W 3rd St, Holden, MO. The event is open to anyone who attended Holden Schools across all graduating years, including former teachers, staff,…
Read MoreAnnual Truck And Tractor Pull Is Here!
Excitement is right around the corner when the annual tractor pull comes to town this weekend. The event starts at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Holden Industrial Park. Local food and other vendors in addition to nearby dining options will be available.
Read MoreMeet the Clydes Set For Sunday, Sept. 20
Local and area horse lovers will have another opportunity to interact with one of the world’s most famous breeds next Sunday, Sept. 20 at the Holden City Park & Horse Arena. Starting at 1:00 p.m. a “Meet The Clydes” event will take place with beautiful Clydesdales on display. Admission is $5.00 per person with children…
Read MoreBPW Hears Reports, Updates At Sept. 1 Meeting
The Holden Board Of Public Works heard various reports and updates during it’s regular monthly meeting Tuesday Sept. 1. Financial Report The meeting opened with a presentation of the financial report, which reflected a negative net amount for the month. Invoices for routine operations were reviewed. A motion was made by Al West to…
Read MoreDEANNA LYNNE JONES
Deanna Lynne Jones, 69 of Holden, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Lee’s Summit, Medical Center. Deanna was born July 30, 1957, in Missouri, to Gary Wayne and Myrtle (Hensley) Jones. She graduated from Holden High School in 1975 and later earned a bachelor’s degree in education from CMSU. She worked as an…
Read MoreELMER ANTHONY PEMBERTON
Elmer Anthony Pemberton, Age 99, of Holden, Missouri passed away on September 11, 2026. He was born on December 27, 1926, in Kings Mill, Arkansas to Jasper Pemberton and Gertrude Pemberton Brewer. Elmer and Willola were married on June 17, 1953, at a junk yard in Evening Shade, Arkansas and Willola was known as a…
Read MoreLINDA MAE REIDLER
Linda Mae Reidler, 81 died in her home surrounded by family on 7 September 2026 following a courageous 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Linda was born 19 April 1945 in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the youngest of 9 children of George Joseph and Elsie Elizabeth (Dodds) Hoke from Rausch Creek, Tremont Township, Pennsylvania. Linda was a…
Read MoreHolden Chamber Holds Meeting
Twenty-six members and guests were in attendance last Thursday when the Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce met at Key Coffee in downtown Holden. The guest speaker for the day way Courtney Grissum, from State Fair Community College in Sedalia. In addition to a slide presentation, Grissum said a goal of hers was to become better…
Read MoreNational Day of Service & Remembrance – 9/11
On Friday, September 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the Holden Senior Center will be holding an evening of family friendly activities. 605 E. 10th St., Holden, MO, 64040 There will be a memory wall, first responder vehicles, refreshments, live music, drawings and more!
Read MoreDoris Marie Chester
Doris Marie Chester, age 96, of Liberty, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories, a family who loved her dearly, and a legacy that will continue through the generations who knew and loved her. Doris was born on Saturday,…
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