The Holden Chapter of the Future Farmers Of America enjoyed another great year filled with instructional and fun activities as well as upholding some long held traditions of the organization. From crossing the state for the National FFA Convention, to engaging in many activities locally, these youths represented their school, town and organization…

  A Johnson County pastor and his wife are displaced after tragically losing their home to a fire which took place Tuesday, Feb. 18. The home belonged Greg and Carla Ballowe. Greg is the pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, Holden, MO. Since the tragedy, Carla’s daughter, Denise Gubbs, has set up a GoFundMe to help…

Department Reports Reports took up much of the agenda when the Holden City Council gathered for its monthly meeting, Thursday Feb. 20. Councilman James McDaniel, as the Mayor Pro-Tem, presided over the meeting in the absence of Mayor Ray Briscoe and called the meeting to order. After the consent agenda was approved without discussion, the…

A clean audit and continued progress on the search for a new management company for the city’s water department highlighted the Tuesday, Feb. 4 meeting of the Board of Public works. Audit The first order of business began with an audit report presented by Butch Beeman of Trout, Beeman and Company. He opened by thanking…

  It’s only February, but it’s never too early to buy your advance tickets for this year’s Luck Of The Draw set for April 5. The wildly popular event is usually a sell out, but you can ensure your place now because tickets are now available at the following locations: Country Creations, F&C Bank (Holden…