Holden 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…
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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…
Read MoreYoss Bros Hosts Foundation Fundraiser
Caleb Frazier, Yoss Bros. store manager, presented a check to the Holden School Foundation for $1,289.43 at this year’s ‘Good Friday’ fundraiser. The event, coordinated by Sally Davidson, HSF president, is the seventh fundraiser hosted by Yoss Bros since 2018 with a total of $5,279.91. Davidson expressed appreciation to Caleb Frazier and his employees…
Read MoreMarylin Joyce Hurt
Marilyn Joyce Hurt 85 formerly of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday April 19, 2023, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born May 19, 1937, to Ethel (Giersch) Zimmer in Newton, Kansas. Marilyn graduated from East High School in 1955. She married the love of her life, John Sidney Hurt in…
Read MoreKenneth Eugene Edwards
Kenneth Eugene Edwards 58 of Chilhowee, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning April 18, 2023, at KU Medical Center. Gene or “Goob” as everyone called him, was born January 29, 1965, in Kansas City, Missouri to Edwin and Margaret (Hoover) Edwards. Gene went to Holden High School and graduated in 1983. He was united in…
Read MoreGladys Suzan Brown
Gladys Suzan Brown 70, of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Pleasant Hill, MO. Suzan, as she was so affectionately known, was born on October 25, 1952, in Jackson, Michigan to Bert and Doris (Copeland) Blackmon. The family moved to Holden in 1960 where Suzan…
Read MoreNorma Jean (Hunter) Brooks
Norma Jean (Hunter) Brooks, 93 of Holden, MO died April 19, 2013 at The Health Care Resort of Leawood. Norma Jean was born December 9, 1929, to Emil R. Hunter and Elizabeth (Disharoon) Hunter at their family farm in Pittsville. Norma Jean married Bobby Joe Brooks on March 31, 1949. They were soul mates and…
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