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Holden All School Reunion Planned For Saturday, Sept. 30
An All School HHS Reunion is set for Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Hallar Building (City Hall) in Holden. Time for the event is from noon through 6:00 p.m. Anyone who attended Holden Schools, ALL YEARS, (teachers, administration and staff) are invited to attend. The reunion starts at noon when people can start gathering for…
Read MoreHolden R-III Board Takes Up Routine Business At Sept. 11 Meeting
Routine reports and business items were taken up when the Holden R-III School Board met Monday Sept. 11 in the Middle School Library. After the consent agenda was approved recognition was given to Garrett Smith, who was honored for his qualification for All-State in baseball. Next in communication, a thank you card was acknowledged by…
Read MoreFamily Fun Day Set For This Saturday
All are reminded that “Family Fun Day” is set for this coming Saturday (Sept. 23) at the Holden City Lake. Time for the event is 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and there is no lake permit for the day! In addition to a kids fishing tournament and family fishing tournament (six boat maximum, $100 per…
Read MoreHOLDENOPOLY Fundraiser To Help Complete Downtown Stage
If you’ve ever played Monopoly (and who hasn’t), you know how much fun it can be. And, if you liked that game you’re going to LOVE a new version of it that will not only be exciting, but benefit Holden Main Street, Inc. It called HOLDENOPOLY. It begins with local businesses or individuals purchasing…
Read MoreHolden Truck & Tractor Pull Set For This Saturday
The Holden Truck and Tractor Pull will take place Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Holden Industrial Park. The event, held in the memory of Bruce White, will feature the Brush Pullers of MO starting at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Missouri State Tractor Puller Association (MSTP) going at it beginning at 7:00 p.m. The admission…
Read MoreHolden Truck & Tractor Pull Set For Saturday, Sept. 16
The Holden Truck and Tractor Pull has been set for Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Holden Industrial Park. The event, held in the memory of Bruce White, will feature the Brush Pullers of MO starting at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Missouri State Tractor Puller Association (MSTP) going at it beginning at 7:00 p.m. The…
Read MoreHolden City Council Receives Departmental Reports At August Meeting
Before getting to the business portion of the August meeting of the Holden City Council, Mayor Ray Briscoe spoke about it being a busy time of year with school starting and the street fair. He requested the citizens be extra cautious with the school buses and extra people out. He also recognized the passing of…
Read MoreWork On City Streets Underway
A chip and seal project on many of the city streets in Holden currently is underway. Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe said the maintence work, which began Wednesday, (Aug. 30) is expected to be completed within three days from start. Accordingly the following notification has been issued by the city: STREET PARKING RESTRICTION NOTICE! Starting on…
Read MoreR-III School District To Benefit From Assessed Valuation
After a tax rate hearing shortly before the August meeting of the Holden R-III Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Mike Hough told the Board the school district would benefit from the recent county assessed valuation. Hough said the projected increase from the valuation showed an increase of approximately $6,279,444, which would generate $326,232 in additional…
Read MoreHolden Street Fair Has Begun
It’s HERE! The Holden Street Fair and all of its Stars, Stripes and Summer Night glory is getting into full gear. The event began over the weekend when contestants for the Miss Holden, Youth Miss Holden, Junior Miss Holden, Little Miss Holden and Little Mr. Holden gathered for their pictures, bios and judging at the…
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