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Last week, Holden’s City Treasurer, Amber Pemberton, released the City Of Holden’s Final Audit For The Fiscal Year 2025. The independent auditor’s report was conducted by Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accounts. The first 30 pages of the report contained the conventional information regarding the methodology and standards used in the audit……

Camp Valor Outdoors is scheduled  to host a luncheon to honor the service and sacrifice of local Vietnam Veterans and their families in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, The event will be held Saturday, March 28, at 11:30 a.m. at its facility in Kingsville, MO. The address is 1527 SW 300 Rd., Kingsville,…

Saturday, March 28, the Holden Fire Department will be hosting an open house to let the public see the new fire truck and to say thank you to the voters that made it possible. The open house will from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.. Light refreshments will be served.

Saturday, March 28, the annual Special Needs Easter Egg hunt will once again take place. This is open to all special needs people, and there is no age limit. As usual the fire department will be featuring the Easter Bunny, and he will kick things off. There are plenty of eggs, so bring your baskets…

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.…