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A number of financial items were on the agenda when the Holden R-III Board of Education held a work session Thursday, June 26. Consent Agenda Prior to the business items at hand the board unanimously approved the consent agenda which included: minutes from the June 9 meeting; payment of bills and financial statement; and sub…

The City Of Holden Parks Department will present a grand fireworks display this coming Saturday evening. The “Spark In The Park” will take place July 12 at the Holden City Park. Festivities will start at 7:30 p.m., with fireworks beginning at dusk. There is no charge for the event. Sno cones and water will be…

Tammy Aldridge Contributing Writer The 13th annual Tractor Cruise sponsored by the Kingsville Recreation Club – Kingsville Area Residents Exceptional Services (KARES) program, is scheduled for Saturday August 2. In addition, there will be a tractor show at the Kingsville City Park following the 20- mile cruise. This event is held in memory of Bryan…

Five Star Lawn & Landscape will be hosting its Fourth Annual “Ignite The Night” Friday, July 4. The fireworks display location is 371 SW 1201 Road in Holden and is set to start at 8:00 p.m. The event also will feature music by Kaden Theiman. Parking for the event is available at Yoss Bros. Grocery…

Holden and the surrounding area will have an opportunity to support our people in uniform, both past and present, when Covenant Church hosts it’s annual Military Appreciation Night. The event will take place from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 27 at the Holden City Hall/Hallar Building, located at 101 W. Third Street, in Holden.…

The always-popular MRCA-URA Sanctioned Rodeo is set to be at the Holden City Park Arena Friday, June 27 and Saturday, 28, 2025 (rain or shine). A preliminary event begins at 7:30 p.m. when youngsters from ages 7 and under try their hand at staying on those slippery sheep at the Mutton Bustin contest. Registration for…

It’s just about time to break out those jeans, boots and cowboy hats for the rodeo that’s coming to town! It’s all happening in a little over a week when the MRCA/URA Sanctioned Rodeo rides into the Holden City Park Arena Friday, June 27 and Saturday, 28, 2025 (rain or shine). A preliminary event begins…

An assortment of items covering the water systems were reviewed by the Holden Board Of Public Works met Tuesday, June 3. Water System First to be addressed in old business was the water system. Water Superintendent Tony Lerda reported his crew has been performing road patches and that some minor repairs were necessary, but nothing…

Calling all wrench turners and gear heads – this coming Friday evening (June 6) is the second Cruise Night of the season. As always, it will be held in downtown Holden and runs from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. This event is not only for car and truck enthusiasts, but to anyone who would like to…