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A clean audit and continued progress on the search for a new management company for the city’s water department highlighted the Tuesday, Feb. 4 meeting of the Board of Public works. Audit The first order of business began with an audit report presented by Butch Beeman of Trout, Beeman and Company. He opened by thanking…

  It’s only February, but it’s never too early to buy your advance tickets for this year’s Luck Of The Draw set for April 5. The wildly popular event is usually a sell out, but you can ensure your place now because tickets are now available at the following locations: Country Creations, F&C Bank (Holden…

The Johnson County Commission is making progress on the replacement of Bridge 2870004, located on NW 1771st Road over the South Fork of Blackwater. The project, designed by McClure Engineering, has reached several key milestones as of January 30, 2025. Current Project Status: • Preliminary plans have been approved by the Missouri Department of Transportation…

It’s been eight years since Holden had to say goodbye to a fixture in our community, and family and friends of the “Gentle Giant” Dale Strate can’t believe that many years have gone by. Dale was called home January 27, 2017 and his funeral was February 4. Former Mayor Doyle Weeks proclaimed that February 4…

Two ballot approval items, the re-instatement of a position and health benefits were among the business items taken up when the Holden R-III Board of Education met Monday, January 13. Business Items Two propositions dealing with the April 8, 2025 elections were approved when the board entered the new business portion of the meeting. •…

The use of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds was a topic of discussion when the Holden Board of Public Works met Tuesday, Jan. 7. ARPA Funds In a new business item on the agenda, Holden Water Superintendent Tony Lerda told the board he had sent the City of Holden a letter concerning the 50/50…

A Veteran Service Officer will be on site at the Holden VFW on Saturday, January 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to help veterans learn how to determine their benefits. Veterans need to bring their DD-214 form with them and lunch will be provided from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m

It’s time to break out the board, set up your stacks of money and roll the dice for Holden’s newest game – – HOLDEN-OPOLY! Almost two years in the making, the game board mimics the longtime family favorite, “Monopoly,” but instead of having properties with familiar names like Boardwalk and Park Place, locations are themed…

Normal business items and two presentations from guests marked the December meeting of the H.O.P.E. Board of Directors. At the outset of the gathering, board members heard two presentations from local/area residents concerning the problem of drug use/addiction. Selena Garten, representing the foundation, Phoenix Network, informed the board about available resources and support to families…

Rev. David Mortenson HAMA Food Pantry Director The Holden Area Ministerial Association has had a busy year. Starting with the Souper Bowl in January, to National Day of Prayer, Baccalaureate, to the summer hygiene fundraiser, in the fall we had FaithFest at the Holden City Park and closed the year with a crock-pot challenge and…