Mammograms In Holden 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 MoreFrances (Frankie) Lorene Hancock
Frances (Frankie) Lorene Hancock, 98, of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully, surrounded by family May 10, 2023 at Holden Manor Care Center. She was born September 12, 1924 to Clifford and Bessie Davis in Holden, Missouri. Frankie attended Pleasant View School, Medford, and was Salutatorian of her graduating class of 1941 Holden High School. She…
Read MoreCarol Leslie
Carol Leslie, 87, formerly of Kingsville, MO, departed this life, Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Lee’s Summit, MO. She was born October 20, 1935, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Naomi Juedes. After graduating from Oshkosh High School, Carol attended nursing school in Chicago, Illinois and graduated as a Registered Nurse with the West Suburban…
Read MoreMary Frith Maloney
Mary Frith Maloney, 75, of Warrensburg, Missouri died peacefully at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Tueday, May 9, 2023. She was born in Selma, Alabama to Rossie and Lula Mae (Campbell) Frith on December 17, 1947, and grew up on the family farm in Lawley, Alabama. Mary graduated from Wallace Community…
Read MorePat Williams-Borer
Pat Williams-Borer, 91, passed away on May 8, 2023 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Pat was born Patsy Jeanne on April 12, 1932 in Holden, Missouri to Wallace and Gertrude (Briscoe) Fitzgerel. Pat attended Round Grove School and Holden High School and graduated in 1950. She married Ray Williams of Sweet…
Read MoreHolden R-III Students Dig Up The Past
The Holden R-III School District started a new program for gifted students, now called T.A.R.G.E.T., in the fall of 1983. Daily classes included students in kindergarten through grade eight. These classes were taught by Robyn Sisk. In May, 1984, students in one of the middle school classes buried a time capsule to commemorate the…
Read MoreMaking The First Cut
Utility Rate Increase Approved By Board of Public Works
Due to inflationary increases in a number of items impacting the city’s water and wastewater systems, the Holden Board of Public Works unanimously approved an across-the-board 7 percent utility rate increase in its May 2 meeting. The increase does not pertain to debt service on a wastewater refinancing project. The vote came after a 2022…
Read MoreBarbara Ann Baker
Barbara Ann Baker 84 of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville, Missouri on Saturday April 29, 2023. She was born August 8, 1938 in Kansas City, Kansas to Joseph Elmer and Bessie Naomie (Wilson) Sater. Barbara graduated from Turner High School in 1956 and married Carl Houk in February…
Read MoreHolden Council Hears Public Concerns, Reports From Committees
The Holden City Council heard concerns from three citizens and received reports from various Council committees at its Thursday, April 20 meeting. Sherry Rymer was the first citizen to address the Council. She expressed concerns about the amount of “junk” and nuisances around the town. She said she would like to see ordinances added/edited and…
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