Holden High School BOE Holds Two Meetings In August
The Holden High School Board Of Education held Two meetings in August. The first was a regularly scheduled meeting Aug. 10, followed by a special meeting on Aug. 13. Aug. 10 Meeting Tax Rate Hearing Prior to the regular meeting, Superintendent Christy Harrison conducted a tax rate hearing at 5:55 p.m. Reported was proposed tax…
Read MoreFire Department Responds To Structure Fire
The Holden Fire Department was dispatched to Sonic Drive-In, located at 101 South Lexington Street, following an eyewitness report of smoke coming from the roof of the business. Upon arrival, the crew of Engine 211 observed heavy smoke coming from the roof. After conducting a 360-degree assessment, firefighters determined that all exterior doors were…
Read MoreHolden Street Fair Packed With Three Days Of Activities
The upcoming Holden Street Fair, set for Thursday, Aug. 27 through Saturday, Aug. 29 once again promises to be a three-day affair filled with a variety of exciting events. This year’s schedule includes the following: Thursday – Aug 27 ● 4:00 – 6:00 PM: KMZU broadcasting live from fairgrounds ● 2:00 – 8:00 PM: CAC-…
Read MoreJimmie Don “Donnie” Calhoun
Jimmie Don “Donnie” Calhoun, 70, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, after courageously battling leukemia for the past five years. Through every challenge, Donnie remained the same strong, stubborn, and loving man his family and friends knew so well. Donnie was born on September 26, 1955, in…
Read MoreKingsville History Vol. 1 To Hit News Stands Next Week
Anyone interested in history, and especially local history, will be excited to learn that Dana Kephart’s “History Of The Town, Kingsville,” Vol. 1, will hit the news racks next week.
Read MoreRaymond Courtney Timmons
Raymond Courtney Timmons, 93, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He leaves behind a lifetime of love and memories cherished by his beloved wife, Charlotte; his children and grandchildren; extended family; and the many friends whose lives he touched. Raymond will be deeply missed, but his humor, twinkling…
Read MoreRetirement Party, Welcoming Set For Today
A retirement party for former Holden Water Superintendent, Tony Lerda and the welcoming of his successor, Garrett Siemer (Clear Water Solutions) will be held between 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, at City Hall. The gathering will be a great time for Holden to show its appreciation for Tony’s longtime service and community…
Read MoreF&C Bank partners with FHLB Des Moines To award $40,000 To Main Street Holden Inc.
BIG BOY ARRIVES
Gene Riley Webb
Gene Riley Webb, 88 of Centerview, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his residence. Gene was born July 3, 1938, in Independence, Missouri, to Clarence E. and Edythe Carol (Crawford) Webb. After graduating from William Chrisman High School, he traveled the country with his cousins as a saddle bronc rider for 12 years.…
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