At the regular December meeting of the Holden School Board, board members heard the fall activities report from Activities Director Spencer Gudde. Gudde reported that the cheerleading program took third place at Regionals and eighth place at state. They had seven students who were Academic All-Conference. The volleyball team only lost one game and were…

At its regular December meeting, the Holden City Council heard committee reports from the chairmen. Council Member Julie Fields asked about the Holden library front door door that needs repair. City Clerk Christy Brown said they are waiting to invoice the library for the $1,000 deductible until the city gets the money from the insurance…

At its regular October 13 meeting, the Holden City Council discussed the extension of the mask mandate issued by Johnson County Community Health Services (JCCHS). Mayor Doyle Weeks said that comments had been made that Holden city officials don’t care about their citizens. He said that idea was absolutely not true. Mayor Weeks is against…

The Board of Public Works (BPW) discussed the SCEAP Grant Facility Plan at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 6. Kevin Garnett from MECO Engineering gave the report that offered options to help control the flooding in the lagoon. MECO narrowed down the number of options from seven to four and presented the four best…

The Board of Public Works (BPW) discussed a water main break at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 1. Water Superintendent Tony Lerda said crews replaced 40 feet of pipe on 2nd Street to repair the break in the six-inch pipe. In a MoDOT update, Lerda reported that crews are continuing to move along, but…

At the regular August meeting of the Holden School Board, members discussed the current enrollment numbers for the 2020-2021 school year. As of the August 10 meeting, there were 997 students enrolled, 50 who had started the enrollment process but not completed it, and 187 who were not yet enrolled. Of those who were enrolled,…

The Board of Public Works (BPW) discussed MoDOT updates on 131 Highway at its regular monthly meeting, held Tuesday, July 7. Water Superintendent Tony Lerda said, in reference to the MoDOT work already completed, “Customers on 131 Highway are happy, happy, happy!” Chairman Katy Barrett agreed. “It’s absolutely gorgeous! The whole project has come together…

  At the regular June meeting of the Holden School Board, members accepted and approved election results from the June 2 election. The oath of office was administered to newly elected board members. Incumbents Tonyea Inglis and Ray Briscoe were welcomed back and new member Alex Haun was also sworn in. In other personnel business,…

At their regular June 9 meeting, the Holden City Council swore in newly elected members, Ray Briscoe, Rusty Kephart, Jeremy Knox and Liz Weeks. Council members elected Councilman Jim McDaniel as Mayor Pro Tem. In personnel issues. the council accepted the contracts for Police Chief Trent Neal, Assistant Chief Matt Carter, and Officer Robert Mitchell.…

  At its regular June meeting, the Holden City Council heard committee reports from chairman. In a street department report, Councilman Jim McDaniel reported that the street department met and discussed paving issues. The roller they rented is doing a better job than their old one, he said. McDaniel added the department will not spend…