Council Hears Reports, Passes Resolutions, Bills
Department, and committee reports were heard and several resolutions and bills were passed by the Holden City Council at its March 16 meeting. Department reports were as follow: • Chief David Mayhew led off with the Police Department, stating the statistics for the month; the scheduling of an Emergency Management Table Top exercise; and that…
Read MoreVernon Clare Elliott, Jr.
Vernon Clare Elliott Jr. 81, passed away Wednesday March 29, 2023 in Harrisonville, MO. He was born in Chanute, KS on August 28, 1941 to Vernon Sr. and Celia (Gribbens) Elliott. Vern graduated from NE High School in Kansas City and joined the United States Navy in November 1960 and served until May of 1965.…
Read MoreRuth Louise Kinney
Ruth Louise Kinney, 78 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Thursday March 30, 2023 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. She was born February 20, 1945, to William Alfred and Helen Louise (Carpenter) Hamilton. Ruth attended and graduated from Holden High School in 1963. She married Marion Kinney in February of the same year and…
Read MoreLawrence Earl Read
Lawrence Earl Read, 61 years old, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Lawrence was born September 6, 1961 in Denver, Colorado to Earl and Rosemary (Bailey) Read. He is survived by: Three children, Amanda Read of Tucson, Arizona, April Protas and husband…
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Read MorePatsy Jo Morrison
Patsy Jo Morrison, 68 of Holden, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. Patsy was born January 30, 1955 in Warrensburg, Missouri the daughter of Lawrence and Julia (Shackelford) Smith. She graduated from Kingsville High School. Patsy was united in marriage to Larry Ray Morrison on April 7, 1977 in…
Read MoreJack Dempsey Eaton
Jack Dempsey Eaton, 91 of Holden, Missouri passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home. Jack was born February 18, 1932 in Iconium, Missouri, son of Jesse Sanford Eaton and Ruth Ann (Anglin) Eaton. He was raised in Iconium. He worked briefly at the Kansas City Stockyards. Following the stockyards, Jack was employed with…
Read MoreHolden Foundation Accepts Memorial Fund Donations
The Holden School Foundation has graciously been the recipient of several Memorial Fund donations during these last four years. The Foundation Board members approved at their October 15th 2020 meeting to add all future Memorial donations to our Scholarship Funds to help recognize those who have passed on, and help our community’s graduating seniors. Also,…
Read MoreHiring Of New City Clerk, Announcement of $50,000 Grant Highlight Holden Council Meeting
The hiring of a new City Clerk and the announcement of a $50,000 grant highlighted the Thursday, March 16 meeting of the Holden City Council. The appointment of Sarah Yager as the City of Holden City Clerk came at about three-quarter mark into the meeting after Mayor Ray Briscoe read Resolution NO. R23-003: Appointment of…
Read MoreT-Mobile Unveils Holden, Missouri As One Of The Next 25 Hometown Grants
Thursday, March 16, T-Mobile announced Holden as one of its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients. The $50,000 grant will go toward installing ADA hand railings for more than 20 downtown businesses as a part of the Holden Downtown Railing Project. The railings will improve safety and the welfare of the community while preserving the historic…
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