Declaration Reading Given By McCulloch
Holden resident Chuck McCulloch took center stage at Life Celebration Theater on Second Street in Holden to deliver a public reading of the Declaration of Independence Wednesday, July 8. The public reading of the Declaration performed by McCulloch at 5:00 p.m. was part of a simultaneous nationwide event during which the 250th anniversary of…
Read MoreSpark In The Park This Coming Saturday at Holden City Park
“Spark In the Park,” Holden’s annual fireworks display, will take place this coming Saturday, July 11 at the Holden City Park. Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. with the fireworks display launching at dusk. There will be plenty to eat and drink at the event, with food trucks on-site along with other activities such as horseshoe…
Read MoreRed, White & Cruise Night Draws Crowd
Despite the high temperatures, another solid crowd turned out for last Friday’s “Red White & Cruise” night with some unusually festive vehicles. Keeping in step with the celebration of our great country, themed vehicles lined Second Street’s bright backdrop of patriotic banners and buntings recently placed on hand railings. As usual, there was plenty…
Read MoreCecil Ray Barker
Cecil Ray Barker, 69 of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit. Cecil was born October 30, 1956 in Strasburg, MO the son of Donald Valentine Barker and Victoria Josephine (Stockdall) Barker. He was raised in the Strasburg / Kingsville area. He attended Kingsville Schools. He…
Read MoreTodd Wayne Baxter
Todd Wayne Baxter, 57 of Holden, Missouri died on Monday, June 22, 2026, at his home in Holden. He was born Monday, February 24, 1969 in North Kansas City, Missouri, and was the son of the late Ronald Baxter and Patricia (Mahoney) Bigham. Todd worked most of his life in the wrecking industry as a…
Read MoreMike Bradbury
Mike Bradbury was born on April 28, 1969 and passed away 6/21/2026. He was the son of Claude and Pat Bradbury. Mike was preceded in death by his infant son, baby Levi; sister Debra Selz; aunt Penny Lynn Irvine; and dad Claude Bradbury. Mike is survived by two children: Madelyn Grace and Micah Thomas of…
Read MoreRevitalization Program Of Old HHS Building To Be Featured At Chamber Meeting Thursday
The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce is set to meet this Thursday (July 2) at 11:00 a.m. at Key Coffee. This month’s program should be of particular interest to all Holden residents as it involves an effort to save the former high school building located on Market Street. Chamber President Brent Brown said he had…
Read MoreHolden Council Hears A Variety Of Requests, Reports At June Meeting
Request The meeting opened with Chris Groves, of the High School’s Scrapheads, requesting to use either the city lot at 3rd and Market, or the Holden City Park to set up a Christmas Robotics light display. He indicated they preferred the city lot because of the location, increased security and the room for expansion. City…
Read MoreRodeo Set For This Coming Weekend
It’s finally here! The 2026 Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce’s wildly popular rodeo rides into town this coming Friday and Saturday (June 26 & 27) at the City Park Arena (301 East 10th Street, Holden.) The event schedule and details are: • 6:30 p.m. : Registration opens for Mutton Bustin’ (ages 7 and under; limited…
Read MoreTina Marie Howard Stephens
Tina Marie Howard Stephens, age 64, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Tina was born on October 29, 1961, in Kansas City, Kansas, to the late Melvin Harley Howard and Beatrice Elizabeth (Sutton) Howard. She grew up in the Kansas City area…
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