Events, Downtown Railing Discussed At Chamber
The upcoming Holidays Home Tour, railing for downtown Holden and an assortment of other activities were discussed when the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, Nov. 29. It was noted tickets for the Holiday Homes Tour, are currently available. The date for the event is Saturday, Dec. 10, from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Contests…
Read MoreFire Breaks Out Monday Night
A fire at Kansas City Beef Company (Formerly Gilbert Meat Locker) in Holden resulted in extensive damage Monday night. Holden Fire Department Chief, Mike Wakeman, said the Department received the report of a structure fire at approximately 9:54 p.m. Monday night and immediately responded, sending two fire trucks. Upon arrival, crews saw heavy black smoke…
Read MoreFirefighters Respond To Meat Locker Fire
Firefighters responded to a fire that broke out at the meat locker Monday evening. Details are still unknown on what caused the fire.
Read MoreKandi Sue Catts
Kandi Sue Catts, 63, of Warrensburg, Missouri died Tuesday, November 22, 2022. She was born on September 29, 1959 in Holden, to Kenneth and Freida Eagleson Ross. She attended school at Holden, graduating from Holden High School in 1977. She first worked as a bank teller in Kansas City and then as a court clerk…
Read MoreDoris Jean Gardner
Doris Jean Gardner, 83, of Silver Springs, MD., passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022. She was born on Friday, April 14, 1939, the youngest of 10 children to Jesse J. and Goldie May McLanahan. Doris’ parents lived in Kingsville, MO for 17 years until the death of her father in 1950. Doris’ mother then…
Read MoreNorma L. Jacobs
Norma L. Jacobs, 75 of Grandview, Missouri formerly of Holden passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at home in Grandview. Norma was born July 28, 1947 in Clinton, Missouri the daughter of LeRoy and Elnora (Jarvis) Huff. She and her family resided in Sweet Springs for a time prior to moving to Holden, where…
Read MoreNatural Gas Rates To Change For Spire Missouri Customers
To reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost of natural gas as well as a change in the company’s Actual Cost Adjustment (ACA) factor, Spire East and Spire West customers of Spire Missouri, Inc. d/b/a Spire will see natural gas rates change under a filing that takes effect on November 29, 2022. The ACA factor…
Read MoreAnnual Christmas Bazaar To Be Held December 3
This year’s Annual Christmas Bazaar is set for Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 at the Hallar Community Building, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Children will have a nice surprise in store for them as Santa will be there, so all are encouraged to bring a camera for a picture with him. Concessions will be available and…
Read MoreChurches To Serve Thanksgiving Dinner
The Holden Community of Christ Church with help from the Presbyterian and First Christian Churches will again prepare dinner on Thanksgiving Day. All are invited! All are invited to the Community of Christ Church, 4th and Pine for a delicious meal and fellowship. Dinner will be served about noon. Individuals should contact us to reserve…
Read MoreChamber To Hold Christmas Lighting Contest
The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce will help make the holiday season a little brighter this year by sponsoring a Christmas Lighting Contest. All participants of the event will be judged on creativity, overall display and the effort involved. Prizes in Chamber Bucks will be awarded to the first, second and third place winners! Those…
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