NANCY E. (Sanders) HOSMANN-GRAHAM
Nancy E. (Sanders) Hosmann-Graham was born November 27, 1943 in Independence, Missouri and departed this life on August 31, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 79 years. She was the daughter of Lawrence G. and Blanche P. (Straw) Sanders. The…
Read MoreHOLDENOPOLY Fundraiser To Help Complete Downtown Stage
If you’ve ever played Monopoly (and who hasn’t), you know how much fun it can be. And, if you liked that game you’re going to LOVE a new version of it that will not only be exciting, but benefit Holden Main Street, Inc. It called HOLDENOPOLY. It begins with local businesses or individuals purchasing…
Read MoreHolden Truck & Tractor Pull Set For This Saturday
The Holden Truck and Tractor Pull will take place Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Holden Industrial Park. The event, held in the memory of Bruce White, will feature the Brush Pullers of MO starting at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Missouri State Tractor Puller Association (MSTP) going at it beginning at 7:00 p.m. The admission…
Read MoreHolden Truck & Tractor Pull Set For Saturday, Sept. 16
The Holden Truck and Tractor Pull has been set for Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Holden Industrial Park. The event, held in the memory of Bruce White, will feature the Brush Pullers of MO starting at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Missouri State Tractor Puller Association (MSTP) going at it beginning at 7:00 p.m. The…
Read MoreHolden City Council Receives Departmental Reports At August Meeting
Before getting to the business portion of the August meeting of the Holden City Council, Mayor Ray Briscoe spoke about it being a busy time of year with school starting and the street fair. He requested the citizens be extra cautious with the school buses and extra people out. He also recognized the passing of…
Read MoreLois Elaine Seiz
Lois Elaine Seiz, 67 of Holden, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Lois was born December 19, 1955 in Clinton, Missouri, daughter of Bobbie V. Wheeldon and Virginia F. (Crabtree) Earl. She graduated from high school in Holden. She was united in marriage to Mark Allen…
Read MoreTeresa J. Caylor
Teresa Jo Caylor, 64, of Holden, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at St. Luke’s East in Lee’s Summit, MO. Teresa was born October 25, 1958, in Kansas City, MO. She loved crocheting, knitting, and painting. Using these skills, Teresa made dolls, quilts, and stained glass. Most of all, she loved spending time…
Read MoreRobert (Bob) Jewell Anderson 11/20/1933 – 8/21/2023
Robert (Bob) Jewell Anderson 11/20/1933 – 8/21/2023 At 4:14pm on Monday, 8/21/2023, God called Bob Anderson home to heaven. Born 11/20/1933 in KCMO in his family home at 47th & Troost, to parents Vernie Newton Anderson and Elnora Christine (Cox) Anderson. Attended Graceland Grade School KCMO through 7th grade. Attended Paseo High School for 8th…
Read MoreWork On City Streets Underway
A chip and seal project on many of the city streets in Holden currently is underway. Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe said the maintence work, which began Wednesday, (Aug. 30) is expected to be completed within three days from start. Accordingly the following notification has been issued by the city: STREET PARKING RESTRICTION NOTICE! Starting on…
Read MoreR-III School District To Benefit From Assessed Valuation
After a tax rate hearing shortly before the August meeting of the Holden R-III Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Mike Hough told the Board the school district would benefit from the recent county assessed valuation. Hough said the projected increase from the valuation showed an increase of approximately $6,279,444, which would generate $326,232 in additional…
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