Military Appreciation Night Set For June 27
Holden and the surrounding area will have an opportunity to support our people in uniform, both past and present, when Covenant Church hosts it’s annual Military Appreciation Night. The event will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 27 at the Holden City Hall/Hallar Building, located at 101 W. Third Street, in Holden.…
Read MoreRodeo Rides Into Holden This Friday, Saturday
The always-popular MRCA-URA Sanctioned Rodeo is set to be at the Holden City Park Arena Friday, June 27 and Saturday, 28, 2025 (rain or shine). A preliminary event begins at 7:30 p.m. when youngsters from ages 7 and under try their hand at staying on those slippery sheep at the Mutton Bustin contest. Registration for…
Read MoreRodeo Coming To Town June 27-28
It’s just about time to break out those jeans, boots and cowboy hats for the rodeo that’s coming to town! It’s all happening in a little over a week when the MRCA/URA Sanctioned Rodeo rides into the Holden City Park Arena Friday, June 27 and Saturday, 28, 2025 (rain or shine). A preliminary event begins…
Read MoreAssortment Of Items Reviewed By BPW At June 3, Meeting
An assortment of items covering the water systems were reviewed by the Holden Board Of Public Works met Tuesday, June 3. Water System First to be addressed in old business was the water system. Water Superintendent Tony Lerda reported his crew has been performing road patches and that some minor repairs were necessary, but nothing…
Read MoreMonthly Cruise Night Well Attended
Marilyn “Jo” (Howard) Kammeyer
Marilyn “Jo” (Howard) Kammeyer, of Holden, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was 93 years old. Jo was born February 14, 1932, in Mokane, Missouri. She was the eldest daughter of Thomas William and Nellie Lucille (Erwin) Howard. She graduated from Mokane High School in 1949. After high…
Read MoreSecond Cruise Night Of The Season This Friday Evening
Calling all wrench turners and gear heads – this coming Friday evening (June 6) is the second Cruise Night of the season. As always, it will be held in downtown Holden and runs from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. This event is not only for car and truck enthusiasts, but to anyone who would like to…
Read MoreFire Hydrant Issues, O&M Acquisition, Among Topics At BPW Meeting
Issues with older fire hydrants and a note about a possible company to acquire O&M Enterprises were among topics discussed by the Holden Board of Public Works at its Tuesday, May 6 meeting. In regard to the latter, Councilman Allen Mensch requested information on an email sent out by Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe about Peoples……
Read MoreMichael Verto Hutchings
Michael Verto Hutchings, 68 of Riviera Beach, Florida, formerly of Holden, MO, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Trustbridge Hospice in West Palm Beach, FL. Mike was born Friday, December 7, 1957 in Harrisonville, MO and was the son of the late Donald Hutchings and the late Annetta Hancock. He attended grade school…
Read MoreElection Of Officers, Selection Of New Board Member Highlight H.O.P.E. Meeting
The selection of a new Board Of Directors member, the election of officers, and discussion of present and future activities highlighted the Wednesday, May 21 H.O.P.E. meeting. Early in the meeting the board received presentations from individuals interested in serving on H.O.P.E.’s board. Each gave a brief personal background in addition to the reasons they…
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