Area News

  Holden Memorial VFW Post 5844 and its Auxiliary are hosting a POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony on September 18. The ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. at the Dillon-Mickey Park on 2nd Street in downtown Holden. The program will culminate in the Missing Man Table Remembrance ceremony. “The program will prove to be educational, as…

With the novel coronavirus disease still prevalent in Johnson County, the Johnson County Public Health Officer and the Johnson County Community Health Services (JCCHS) Board of Trustees have issued a county-wide Public Health Advisory, replacing the Face Covering Order at 12:01 a.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. The Public Health Advisory will stay in place…

The Board of Public Works (BPW) discussed a water main break at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 1. Water Superintendent Tony Lerda said crews replaced 40 feet of pipe on 2nd Street to repair the break in the six-inch pipe. In a MoDOT update, Lerda reported that crews are continuing to move along, but…

Holden Memorial VFW Auxiliary 5844 will be holding remembrance on Patriot’s Day, September 11, 2020. Patriot’s Day is set aside to remember those Americans that gave their all during the terrorist’s attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field on September 11, 2001. Under the direction of Americanism chairman Janet…

Camp Valor Outdoors (CVO) is excited to announce its Sixth Annual Salute to All Veterans – Patriot Ride & Silent Auction. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, October 10 and has been moved to the Warrensburg Elks Lodge, located at 822 E. Young Ave., in Warrensburg. CVO founder and event organizer, Maj. John…

  July of 2020 marked the somber 55th anniversary of a horrific local tragedy that claimed the lives of three Holden residents. Forrest McKeown and Bill Callaway, both of Holden, showed true heroic actions as they were lost in the churning waters of Blackwater Creek trying to save a woman and four children. Ten-year-old Mike…

In spite of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Holden R-III Foundation continues its important work of awarding the annual Teacher Impact Grants (TIGs). The Foundation awards grants to deserving teachers each year to help with the education of Holden students. The TIGs are usually awarded at the staff Back to School breakfast held prior to the first…

  Holden City Council members heard an update on the bid process of the new scoreboard at the city park at their regular August meeting. Councilman Jeremy Knox reported that he has been working on this project for the last year. David Chastain, chairman of Holden Parks & Recreation said the next meeting of the…

The City of Holden announces its annual Truck and Tractor Pull, will be held at the Holden Industrial Park on Saturday, September 19. The popular event will feature the Brush Pullers of Missouri and the Missouri State Tractor Pullers Association, along with area pullers. The Brush Pullers of Missouri will begin their portion of the…

A special day to celebrate Holden and all the wonderful people living here will be held this weekend! A brand new Community Day event will be held this Saturday, August 29, and is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Community Day will be a full day of exciting competitions, contests, games, vendor booths and entertainment. The Community…