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The Holden Truck and Tractor Pull will take place Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Holden Industrial Park. The event, held in the memory of Bruce White, will feature the Brush Pullers of MO starting at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Missouri State Tractor Puller Association (MSTP) going at it beginning at 7:00 p.m. The admission…

The Holden Truck and Tractor Pull has been set for Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Holden Industrial Park. The event, held in the memory of Bruce White, will feature the Brush Pullers of MO starting at 2:00 p.m., followed by the Missouri State Tractor Puller Association (MSTP) going at it beginning at 7:00 p.m. The…

Before getting to the business portion of the August meeting of the Holden City Council, Mayor Ray Briscoe spoke about it being a busy time of year with school starting and the street fair. He requested the citizens be extra cautious with the school buses and extra people out. He also recognized the passing of…

A chip and seal project on many of the city streets in Holden currently is underway. Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe said the maintence work, which began Wednesday, (Aug. 30) is expected to be completed within three days from start. Accordingly the following notification has been issued by the city: STREET PARKING RESTRICTION NOTICE! Starting on…

After a tax rate hearing shortly before the August meeting of the Holden R-III Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Mike Hough told the Board the school district would benefit from the recent county assessed valuation. Hough said the projected increase from the valuation showed an increase of approximately $6,279,444, which would generate $326,232 in additional…

It’s HERE! The Holden Street Fair and all of its Stars, Stripes and Summer Night glory is getting into full gear. The event began over the weekend when contestants for the Miss Holden, Youth Miss Holden, Junior Miss Holden, Little Miss Holden and Little Mr. Holden gathered for their pictures, bios and judging at the…

An All School HHS Reunion is being planned 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…

The Holden Fire Department is hosting a kid’s carnival Saturday, Aug. 19 from 1-3:00 p.m.. This is a FREE event. There will be lots of games to play, bounce house, popcorn and snow cones. Come take a tour of the station and trucks! Donations for our firefighting crew will be accepted.

As late summer or early fall approaches, Holden natives and residents anxiously await what is the most exciting and thrilling time of the year for our hometown; the Holden Street Fair. To be held August 24-26 this year, the fair has a long and rich history that has always celebrated our Midwestern culture, including livestock…