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The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce met in regular session on September 2 to discuss Chamber business and upcoming events in town. Members talked about the success of the Cruise Nights, which have been held all summer on the first Friday of each month. The last Cruise Night will be held on Friday, October 1,…

Family Movie Night will be held at the ballpark at the Holden City Park this Friday, September 10 (tomorrow). Your family won’t want to miss the fun of seeing entertaining movies outdoors under the stars! The Hometown Project group, with the Holden Softballers, present featured films “Everyone’s Hero” and “The Rookie.” Please come at 7 p.m.…

September 11 will be the annual Fall Bazaar. The event will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors can set up after 7 a.m. Come and shop with a variety of vendors/crafters. One of the vendors will have a photo booth with instant photos, so bring your kiddos! Hourly drawings will start at…

Holden City Council members heard public comments at their regular August 17 monthly meeting. Mayor Liz Weeks invited anyone from the public in attendance to address the council. With the floor open, resident and business owner Kristy Talley addressed the council about an incident that occurred on July 15, where her dog was attacked by…

The Holden Foundation is hosting its annual Walking Taco dinner on Friday, September 3. The Walking Taco dinner will be prepared and served by the Holden Foundation Board members, under the coordination of Kyndal Phelps, Foundation Board treasurer. For just $8, you will get a Walking Taco dinner, complete with a drink and dessert. This…

Well, once again, our little town celebrated its heritage as we honored our roots at the 138th annual Street Fair, held last weekend. One of the main story lines of the 2021 Street Fair was the heat! Temperatures were in the upper 90s, with heat indexes nearing 110 degrees F. But, some Holden residents braved…

Holden School Board members heard a report on COVID-related ESSER III funds at their regular meeting, held August 16. Superintendent Dr. Mike Hough updated the board on what the Holden District would receive, and stipulations on what it can be spent on. Dr. Hough reported the district’s allocation is an estimated $1.4 million for the ESSER…

The Kingsville School Board heard plans and protocols for the new school year at its regular August 12 meeting. K-12 Principal Jay Fleeman told the board that at this time, face masks are optional in school. He added the masks are highly recommended for all students and staff. He went on to explain that all…

  New to the Holden Street Fair this year is a Health Expo booth! Sponsored by the Health Team at the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, the booth down on 2nd St. will have an eight to 12-person health team manning the booth, Thursday through Saturday. Stop by the booth and get a health age analysis…

Holden’s biggest celebration of the year opens this week – Thursday, August 26 (tonight) and the three-day extravaganza promises excitement and fun for the whole family! The Holden Street Fair is celebrating its 138th anniversary and all Holden natives are ready for the celebration to begin! Last year in 2020, organizers were forced to cancel…