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Planning and reports were among the topics addressed when the Holden City Council met Jan. 19. After approval of 12/13/2022 regular City Council meeting minutes and 1/10/2023 special City Council meeting minutes and appropriations, Mayor Ray Briscoe gave a few opening comments. He noted items which were declared surplus and auctioned off with net proceeds…

Dana Kephart Contributing Writer This year, 2023, marks the sixth year that the Holden community will come together to observe a special day on February 4, honoring the life and legacy of Dale Strate, hometown son and longtime local businessman. Dale was called home on January 27, 2017 and was laid to rest on February…

A four-day week and a Wellness & Improvement Program (SWIP) were the primary topics of the Holden R-III School Board when it met Monday, Jan. 9. Before the discussions began, the Board first recognized athletes who earned selection to the Missouri All-State football and State Cheerleading teams. Introduced by Holden Eagle Head Football Coach David…

The Holden Police Department is hosting a Coffee With A Cop community relations event Tuesday. Jan. 31 at Key Coffee in Downtown Holden. The HPD is inviting anyone to “Come down and enjoy a cup of joe and solve the city’s problems chatting with the Chief.” Any individual having questions should contact 816-850-4154 or Facebook…

Don Slone Holden Lake Committee The Holden Lake Committee met Tuesday, Jan 17. The first item discussed was the creation of a Holden Lake Master Plan to guide us as we develop the lake as a real community resource. The goal is to enhance the areas around the shelter house on the south side and…

    The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized and thanked Caleb Frazier and Dwight Anstine for their many years of service to the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Said Chamber representatives, “Both Caleb and Dwight are an incredible asset to our community and even though they are both passing on their seats…

    Saturday night’s benefit for the Gingerich family proved to be a huge success as the proceeds will top $4,524.48. The event, hosted by H.O.P.E Coalition, Inc. at the organization’s Community Activity Center, saw lively and generous crowd enjoy a night of fellowship while playing trivia, tasting chili, participating in a silent auction and…

A raffle fundraiser is currently underway for Debbie Bradfield. Items include a quilt, a pillow, and a table runner. Those interested in participating in the fundraiser are asked to contact: Shelley Phenix. 660-281-1615 No date has been set for the drawing at this time.

Tickets are now available for a benefit hosted by H.O.P.E. Coalition for the Truman Gingerich family. The event will take place Jan. 14, 2023 at the Community Activity Center (CAC) in Holden. The benefit will feature an evening of trivia contests, a chili cook-off, a 50-50 raffle and a silent auction. Price of tickets will…

    The Holden Foundation started off the 2022-2023 school year with a big bang. First, it donated $2,000 to provide (over-the-head) headphones for all students in grades K–8th grade. These will be used for many years to come. This was the first year for the district to provide all school supplies for students. But…