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The Easter Bunny is on his way and wants everyone to get ready for the upcoming Hop & Shop, Saturday, March 23. It all begins at 10:00 a.m. and continues until 2:00 p.m. at Key Coffee Shop in downtown Holden. While there, children can meet Mr. Bunny and customers can judge the Easter Treats Contest…

Thursday March 21, the Holden Fire Department invites you to their “home.” Bring any questions you might have about the upcoming bond vote (or any questions about anything). This is open to all ages, so bring the kiddos! Our crew will be there to show you a tour of our equipment and Fire House.

City Council Candidates With the April 2 General Election just days ahead, several important races are to be decided. One of these is the Holden City Council, in which seats in three wards will be contested. In Ward 1-B incumbent Julie Getz will face Guy Barwick for a two-year term. In Ward 3-B, incumbent Larry…

“May your heart be light and happy, may your smile be big and wide, “And may your pockets always have a coin or two inside!” Irish Blessing It’s that time of year again – where we celebrate the “Wearin’ of the Green” and the “Luck of the Irish!” St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, March 17…

Time is winding down for the April 2 Election with several important races to be decided. On of these is the Holden City Council, in which seats in several wards will be contested. In Ward 1-B incumbent Julie Getz will face Guy Barwick for a two-year term. In Ward 3-B, incumbent Larry Miller will face…

All are reminded to grab their hats and boots for a fun day Saturday, March 9 to follow the Yellow Brick Road and find treasure! The event, sponsored by the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce, will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Downtown Holden. By following the road to various businesses, individuals…

The 2023-2024 year have been a busy and productive one for the Holden FFA this year, with still more to come. Some of the highlights have included: • A Silent Auction at the Holden Street Fair; • The Greenhand Induction Ceremony in October, which saw inducted 16 new members joining; • The FFA Alumni Hog…

Kim Goodfellow Special To The Holden Image As part of the National African American Heritage month, the City of Holden would like to recognize the community’s part in the rich history of Major League’s Baseball Negro Leagues. W.A. Brown ran a small baseball club in Holden, Missouri operating from approximately 1911 until 1926. This club,…

Recognition of students, reports and business items were taken up by the Holden R-III Board of Education at its Monday, Feb. 12 meeting. After approving the consent agenda which included, Minutes from the January 11 meeting, Payment of Bills and Financial Statement; and Sub List Changes, students were recognized for their recent achievements. Scott Teufel,…

The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. People of all blood types – especially type O blood donors,…