Area News

Items concerning the budget, salary schedules and building upgrades were addressed by the Holden R-III Board of Education at its Thursday, June 27 meeting. Having no old business to act upon, the Board undertook new business items. The first of those included the approval of the 2023-24 Budget Amendments and Transfers and the approval of…

On July 4th from 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. all active and retired military, veterans and their families are welcome to attend a BBQ in the Holden City Park. Please bring a dish. BBQ will be provided. A flag retirement ceremony will also be hosted by the Holden VFW and American Legion.

  Longtime Holden resident Kenny Renick shares a story with the community about his caregiver and a life-saving incident that occurred recently. Most people know Kenny suffers from Cerebral Palsy and has faced the challenges of CP his entire life. He has a caregiver, Christy Powell, who helps him with chores around his house, and helps…

On June 28, 2024 at 11:09 p.m., Emergency Services responded to the Holden Chamber of Commerce Rodeo at the City of Holden Park in regard to a person struck by lightning in the parking area. The person struck was identified as a 53-year-old male. Emergency personnel responded and life saving assistance was rendered. The person…

  H.O.P.E.’s newly installed Executive Director, Brittany Smith, gave an update to the organization’s board of directors when the body held its monthly meeting Wednesday, June 19. Under the topic of Community Support, she provided a breakdown of the groups served by the Harvesters in June. That included: • 154 households, • 245 adults (18-64),…

Linda Barta Secretary, Lone Jack Historical Society   On June 11, members of the Gilead Rupe Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Odessa presented an award to the Lone Jack Historical Society. The Excellence in Historic Preservation Medal is an annual award presented by chapters nationwide. It recognizes and honors someone…

The MRCA/URA Sanctioned Rodeo is set for Friday and Saturday, June 28 – 29th next week, The event (rain or shine) will be at the Holden City Park Arena at 301 East 10th Street, Holden MO 64040 Mutton Bustin, will begin at 7:30 p.m. but ages 7-and-under, will need to register at 6:30 p.m.. There…

The Holden Board Of Public Works went through a short agenda when it met Tuesday, June 4. After approval of minutes and a financial report, the board first took up the water system. General Activities In general activities, Assistant Water Superintendent, Tucker Fletchall, informed the board a clay valve previously discussed has been ordered and…

An MRCA/URA Sanctioned Rodeo is set for Friday and Saturday, June 28 – 29, 2024 (rain or shine) at the Holden City Park Arena at 301 East 10th Street, Holden MO 64040 Mutton Bustin, will begin at 7:30 p.m. but ages 7-and-under, will need to register at 6:30 p.m.. There will be limit of 20…

  Tucker and Shayla Fletchall recently became the new owners of Black Diamond Kennels. The couple purchased the business, previously known and Paws & Memaws, from longtime owners Phil and Sam Roberts, May 16. Tucker said the love of animals and the opportunity for him and his wife to have their own business were the…