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A report and updates about the water and systems were heard when the Holden Board Of Public Works met Tuesday, Feb. 6. After approval of the January minutes and financial report were made, Water Superintendent Tony Lerda took up old business regarding the city’s water system. In general activities Lerda reported the flocculator motor has…

The City of Holden will ask voters on April 2 to approve a general obligation bond for public safety improvements. If voters approve the measure, the City will use the funds for the following purposes: 1. The Holden Fire Department will purchase a new Pumper Truck to replace an existing truck that is 20 years…

Attracting, employing, and retaining quality staff is an identified goal in our District Strategic Plan and considered a budget priority by the R-III Board of Education. We’re seeking approval to adjust our operating tax levy by $0.2204 ensuring we can continue to meet this goal, enhance teacher support, and cover additional operating expenses. Importantly, this…

Three resolutions and three bills were passed when the Holden City Council gathered for its monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 18 at the Hallar Building. After approval of December minutes and appropriations and expenditures, brief messages were delivered by Karen Mensch, Vice President of the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce and Holden Mayor, Ray Briscoe.  …

The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce heard a number of updates and discussed upcoming events at it’s monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 1. After the Pledge of Allegiance, a prayer and approval of minutes and financial statements the Chamber heard a presentation from Tamera Mortenson, President of the Holden Area Ministerial Alliance (HAMA). Mortenson noted the…

Seven years ago Holden said a painful goodbye to a hometown son, longtime businessman and true patriot. Dale Strate was raised in Holden and served the community in many ways, always seeking to make his hometown a better place to live and work for his neighbors. Dale and his wife Linda (his Arkansas Sweetheart), owned…

  H.O.P.E.’s Board of Directors heard various reports at it’s monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 17 at the Community Activity Center. In the community support section of the meeting, Executive Director Lois Cheatham provided reports of recent Harvesters’ numbers for the month of January. It showed 134 household were served, including 184 adults, 114 children, and…

Sweet Promotion… The annual Chocolate Crawl in downtown Holden has been tentatively set for February 10, 2024. Shoppers won’t want to miss this delicious promotion featuring free chocolate goodies at every participating business. Businesses currently are being contacted to see how many will be involved, but individuals can rest assured there will be plenty of…