Area News

Members of the Holden City Council heard from four citizens at the beginning of its Sept. 21 meeting – two of which regarded park and lake funding. First to address the Council was Cricket Hough, Holden resident and member of the Holden City Park Board. Hough told the Council voters in 1992 voted to give…

Cruise Nights in downtown Holden have experienced another great year. But all good things must come to an end (at least for this year), so the Cruise Night finale for 2023 will be this coming Friday night (Oct. 6). So car lovers, start your engines for one final time this year and enjoy the vehicles,…

Ray Briscoe Mayor, City Of Holden • Upcoming Event: Johnson County Wide Clean Up – this Saturday October 7th (8AM-4PM) at the Johnson County EMA site, 326 East North Street in Warrensburg. Accepting Furniture, Clothes, e-Waste, 2 Appliances (no refrigerators/air conditioners), Tires (1-4 tires $2/tire: more at $5 per tire). For more details contact Johnson…

Witches Night Out is Oct. 20 and excitement is building about it! But while it is still several weeks away, businesses are asked for their help with a couple of items. Organizers are hoping to put together a BINGO board to get people into local businesses during that evening. If any would like to be…

H.O.P.E. Coalition worked through a number of business items when it gathered Wednesday, Sept. 30 for its regular monthly meeting. During the meeting, the Board of Directors heard reports from the Community Activity Center (CAC) Coordinator, Amanda Fields, and Executive Director, Lois Cheatham. Fields initially asked the Board of Directors for its guidance on fees…

An All School HHS Reunion is set for Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Hallar Building (City Hall) in Holden. Time for the event is from noon through 6:00 p.m. Anyone who attended Holden Schools, ALL YEARS, (teachers, administration and staff) are invited to attend. The reunion starts at noon when people can start gathering for…

Routine reports and business items were taken up when the Holden R-III School Board met Monday Sept. 11 in the Middle School Library. After the consent agenda was approved recognition was given to Garrett Smith, who was honored for his qualification for All-State in baseball. Next in communication, a thank you card was acknowledged by…

All are reminded that “Family Fun Day” is set for this coming Saturday (Sept. 23) at the Holden City Lake. Time for the event is 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and there is no lake permit for the day! In addition to a kids fishing tournament and family fishing tournament (six boat maximum, $100 per…

  If you’ve ever played Monopoly (and who hasn’t), you know how much fun it can be. And, if you liked that game you’re going to LOVE a new version of it that will not only be exciting, but benefit Holden Main Street, Inc. It called HOLDENOPOLY. It begins with local businesses or individuals purchasing…