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All are reminded that the annual HOP & SHOP event is set for this coming Saturday, March 28 in Downtown Holden. It takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In addition to various businesses offering some great gifts, the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance to delight all youngsters. See you there!

Earlier this month, the Holden Elementary PTO announced an upcoming Silent Auction Fundraiser to benefit the Holden Elementary Art Department. In an open letter, Miranda Zavadil, Vice President, Holden Elementary PTO wrote the following: “Your generous contribution would help the Holden Art Department in so many ways. We would greatly appreciate any contribution you can…

Voters got an up close and personal opportunity to meet and hear candidates running for the Holden City Council and Mayor’s seat last Thursday evening when The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Meet The Candidates forum. The gathering was held at Key Coffee in Downtown Holden. All of those seeking office in the…

Dana Kephart Image Contributor It’s time once again for celebrating your Irish roots – or maybe you’re just Irish for a day! Whichever way you choose to celebrate, be sure to include the most authentic Irish fare in town! St. Patrick’s Catholic Church members are excited to announce they are hosting the 20th Annual Irish…

  Helen Shoemaker was the featured speaker last Thursday at the monthly meeting of the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce meeting. The gathering, held at the VFW building in downtown saw another solid attendance with approximately 30 on hand. Presentation Shoemaker, a certified bookkeeper and owner of HS Business Services in Holden, provided the gathering…

  Farmers & Commercial Bank commenced operation on March 17, 1881, in downtown Holden, Missouri at the corner of Second and Market Streets. William Steele, a Canadian immigrant founded the bank with a group of local investors. The original officers were W.M. Steele, president, George S. Young, vice- president and Z. T. Miller, cashier. Mr.…

A “Meet the Candidates” forum for the 2026 Holden, Missouri municipal elections will be held on March 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Key Coffee in downtown Holden. See Full Story In This Week’s Image…

Spencer Gudde HHS Activity/Athletic Director Join us in celebrating Holden High School’s rich tradition of exceptional education by nominating a distinguished individual/team for the Holden High School Hall of Fame. Finalists will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in the fall of each year. The purpose is to recognize and honor those individuals who…

With February beginning to wind down, St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce is already busy lining up entrants for the annual parade. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Chamber President Brent Brown noted that chamber member Teresa McCulloch has been working hard on the parade and said he…

It’s been a couple of weeks now since the proprietorship of Heiman’s has changed to Matt and Becky Nelson. As it currently stands, Matt will manage the day-to-day business end of the operation, while Becky will remain in her position as a Certified Public Accountant – the latter of which is a great asset in…