Eric Scott Preston
Eric Scott Preston, 51 of Kingsville, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 in Kansas City. Eric was born July 16, 1971 in Harrisonville, Missouri the son of David and Lavonne (Holland) Preston. He graduated from Holden High School, Class of 89 and served as Senior Class President. He also played varsity football. Eric was…
Read MoreHolden City Administrator Dismissed
In a closed session of the Holden City Council, Thursday, June 15, 2023, City Administrator Cynthia Freeman was terminated by a 6-2 vote of the Council. The vote of each member was as follows: • Larry Miller – Yes • Allen Mensch – Yes • Julie Fields – Yes • Forrest Brillhart – Yes •…
Read MoreRodeo Set For This Weekend
It’s that time of the year again for cowboys and cowgirls alike to hit the Holden City Park for the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual rodeo! The fan favorite heads to town this coming Friday and Saturday nights with the Mutton Bustin’ set for 7:30 p.m. and the rodeo following at 8:00 p.m. All…
Read MoreSylvia Bernice (Hutchings) VanGilder
Sylvia Bernice (Hutchings) VanGilder 88, of Garden City, Missouri passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 7, 2023, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was born April 2, 1935, to Cecil and Harriet (Chiddix) Hutchings in Latour, Missouri. Sylvia was the youngest of 13 children born to the couple. She attended the…
Read MoreRuby Lucille Rissel Skidmore
Ruby Lucille Rissel Skidmore, 103, left this earth to spend eternity with her Lord and Saviour on June 6, 2023 after a one week illness. She was born September 8, 1919 in the Garland community of Henry County, MO to George Washington and Lorena Beatrice (Malone) Rissel. Her early childhood provided her with fond memories…
Read MoreCranfill Hosts Visitors At Miller Mausoleum
Holden’s Carl Cranfill, Historical Miller Mausoleum, just north of town, gave a detailed tour to town citizens’ relatives from California, New Jersey and Ohio this recently. The visiting tourists were impressed with Cranfill’s family roots, rural American life and technical details. The Reverend Miller, some one hundred years ago, hand built (poured concrete) the…
Read MoreMobile Mammography Bus To Be At Holden City Park Saturday, June 17
Has it been over 12 months since your last mammogram? If the answer is “Yes” and you are 40 or older, call 913-344-9989 to schedule an appointment. Online scheduling is not available for this, so please call for an appointment. The Mobile Mammography Bus will be at Holden City Park, near the Farmers Market, on…
Read MoreWater Systems, Rate Increase, Banking Suggestions Taken Up At June 6 BPW Meeting
Properly functioning water and sewer systems and a newly instituted rate structure were discussed when the Holden Board of Public Works met Tuesday, June 6. Taking up old business, Water Superintendent, Tony Lerda, began with an update on the City’s water system. Lerda said everything was working fine. He stated that chemical costs had increased…
Read MoreRaber Celebrates 90 Years
CAC Rates, Fundraisers, Maintenance Items, Taken Up By H.O.P.E. Board
Due to a lack of a quorum, the H.O.P.E. Board of directors did not have its monthly meeting in May. However, in its April meeting many of the existing business items had been addressed. User rates for the Community Activity Center (CAC), a new program and fundraiser, and routine maintenance items were taken up when…
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