Citizens Brought Forth To Council At Sept. 21 Meeting; Mayor, Council Address Park, Lake Funding Issues
Members of the Holden City Council heard from four citizens at the beginning of its Sept. 21 meeting – two of which regarded park and lake funding. First to address the Council was Cricket Hough, Holden resident and member of the Holden City Park Board. Hough told the Council voters in 1992 voted to give…
Read MoreLast Cruise Night Of 2023 This Coming Friday
Cruise Nights in downtown Holden have experienced another great year. But all good things must come to an end (at least for this year), so the Cruise Night finale for 2023 will be this coming Friday night (Oct. 6). So car lovers, start your engines for one final time this year and enjoy the vehicles,…
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Witches Night Out Set For October 20
Witches Night Out is Oct. 20 and excitement is building about it! But while it is still several weeks away, businesses are asked for their help with a couple of items. Organizers are hoping to put together a BINGO board to get people into local businesses during that evening. If any would like to be…
Read MoreH.O.P.E. Works Through Business Items At September Meeting
H.O.P.E. Coalition worked through a number of business items when it gathered Wednesday, Sept. 30 for its regular monthly meeting. During the meeting, the Board of Directors heard reports from the Community Activity Center (CAC) Coordinator, Amanda Fields, and Executive Director, Lois Cheatham. Fields initially asked the Board of Directors for its guidance on fees…
Read MoreMary Catherine Snow
Mary Catherine Snow 91, formerly of Kingsville, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home in Olathe, Kansas on Thursday September 21, 2023. She was born in Sedalia, Missouri on January 15, 1932, to John and Lula (Steele) Waters. Cathy, as she became known, attended grade school at Washington Grade School and graduated from Smith Cotton…
Read MoreWendi Renet Flaspohler
Wendi Renet Flaspohler, 56, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston surrounded by her loving family. Wendi was born July 31, 1967 in Johnson City, Tennessee; the daughter of Lanny Julian and Sanda (Hill) Julian. In 1979, she moved to Lenexa, Kansas with her family, at…
Read MoreHolden All School Reunion Planned For Saturday, Sept. 30
An All School HHS Reunion is set for Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Hallar Building (City Hall) in Holden. Time for the event is from noon through 6:00 p.m. Anyone who attended Holden Schools, ALL YEARS, (teachers, administration and staff) are invited to attend. The reunion starts at noon when people can start gathering for…
Read MoreHolden R-III Board Takes Up Routine Business At Sept. 11 Meeting
Routine reports and business items were taken up when the Holden R-III School Board met Monday Sept. 11 in the Middle School Library. After the consent agenda was approved recognition was given to Garrett Smith, who was honored for his qualification for All-State in baseball. Next in communication, a thank you card was acknowledged by…
Read MoreFamily Fun Day Set For This Saturday
All are reminded that “Family Fun Day” is set for this coming Saturday (Sept. 23) at the Holden City Lake. Time for the event is 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and there is no lake permit for the day! In addition to a kids fishing tournament and family fishing tournament (six boat maximum, $100 per…
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