Community Christmas Dinner Set For Thursday, December 12
A Community Christmas Dinner is set for Thursday, Dec. 12 from 5:00 – 7:00 at the Hallar Building in Holden. For those who are alone for the holidays, having a difficult time providing, homeless or just wanting to spend some time in fellowship, this is a wonderful opportunity to join in for a traditional dinner…
Read MoreToy Give-A-Way To Be Hosted By New Hope Baptist Church December 14
The New Hope Baptist Church will be hosting the annual Joanne Butler memorial toy giveaway once again. This event will be on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Persons wanting to attend, must make an appointment. Appointments can be made by calling/texting 816-590-0636. Please leave a message/voicemail, and messages will be returned after…
Read MoreDifferences Remain In Securing Company To Replace O&M
Differences between the Board of Public Works and the City of Holden pertaining to the process of securing a company to replace O&M as the city’s water/sewer contractor apparently remain after the most recent meeting of the BPW, Wednesday, Nov. 6. In the meeting, there were comments from the BPW concerning the latitude of the…
Read MoreMichael Jay VanMeter
Michael Jay VanMeter, 53 of Holden, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 27 at home. Jay was born October 9, 1971 at Menorah Medical Center in Kansas City and was the second Child of Ted and Beth (Doerr) VanMeter. He grew up on his father’s farm in Kingsville, Missouri, where he graduated high school in…
Read MoreBPW Hears Reports, Process Of Procuring New Water Contractor At Monthly Meeting
Reports on the city’s water and sewer systems and discussion about the procurement process of a water contractor were heard when the Holden Board of Public Works met Wednesday, Nov. 6. Under old business, Holden Water Superintendent Tony Lerda reported on chemical use and costs in the water system. He noted although the cost of…
Read MoreHolden Council Takes Up Routine Business Items At Nov. 21 Meeting
The City Council convened on November 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Ray Briscoe led the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation. Roll call was taken with Council persons Jim McDaniel, Larry Miller, Allen Mensch, Julie Fields, Gary Goodfellow and Carol Mallory being present. Councilman Morgan Pemberton was absent, and Councilmember Guy Barwick arrived late…
Read MoreDonald Quentin Dodson
Donald Quentin Dodson passed to peace on November 7, 2024, with many family and friends alongside, and many more in his heart. He was born March 11 (or 12), 1964, in Warrensburg, the son of Norman and Jennifer (Billingsley) Dodson. He was educated on the streets of Deweyville and Rock Spring, and in the Holden…
Read MoreNorman J. Cornwell
Norman J. Cornwell, 77 of Holden, Missouri entered into the presence of our Lord on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at home. Norman was born August 13, 1947, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Norman A. Cornwell and Margaret L. (Cushman) Sanders. Norman graduated on May 28,1965 from Rosedale High School in Kansas City, Kansas.…
Read MoreLady Eagles Basketball Team Enters Season Under New Head Coach
The Holden girls basketball team is set to begin the upcoming season on the road with a game at Adrian on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The Lady Eagles are in preparation for their season opener under first-year Holden head coach Todd Shanks who previously coached at Sherwood. Coach Shanks replaces former Holden girls basketball head…
Read MoreUMC Holiday Vendor Sale Set For Saturday
The NEXT Gen Youth of the Holden United Methodist Church will be hosting a Holiday Vendor Fair Saturday, Nov. 23 at the church from 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. See this weeks Image for more info.
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