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The much anticipated Downtown Trick-Or-Treat event in Holden has finally arrived. The main event will take place Friday evening (Oct. 31), beginning at 5:30 p.m. and running through 7:00 p.m. Prior to the candy handout by participating businesses, a costume contest will take place at 5:00 p.m. behind the Life Celebration stage. All participants are…

Correction: The Holden Saddle Club and Show Me Clydesdales of Holden will be hosting a “Meet the Clydes” event this coming Sunday (Oct. 26) at the Holden City Park. It takes place from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. with admission being $5.00, but kids under six are free. The saddle club is also collecting donations for…

The Holden City Council is proud to announce the appointment of two local high school students as non-voting members for the 2025–2026 school year. This initiative is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to civic engagement and youth leadership development. Selected from a group of high school volunteers and screened by the Holden High School…

The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the annual Downtown Trick or Treat. The event, set for Friday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., promises to be one of the best ever. As in the past, businesses up and down second street will he handing out candy to what is expected…

One last reminder for those ladies who would like to enjoy an evening to themselves – Witches Night Out is set for Thursday, Oct. 9. The evening is designed as a ladies night out, filled with fun things to do like shopping, dressing up in a Halloween costume and, in general, having an enjoying time.…

Passion For The Cure is set to take place this coming Sunday, Oct. 12. The annual event is designed to provide information about the various types of cancer, share experiences of those who have been touched by the disease and provide hope to those currently battling with it. The time for the event is set…

From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to robotics labs, 4-H youth in Johnson County are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, celebrated Oct. 5–11, 2025, 4-H’ers will share how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world full…

John Roberts Publisher, Holden Image A report on Clearwater Solutions, the water management company in line to assume the services now provided by O&M Enterprises, and general activities topped the September meeting of the Holden Board of Public Works… See Full Story In This Week’s edition of the Holden Image…

A Kite Festival described as a “Flight Over Holden” featuring the nationally renowned team “Great American Kits” is set to fill the skies from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., this coming Saturday (Sept. 27) at the Holden City Lake area. At that time a mass of show kites and colorful inflatables can be witnessed from…

The Holden City Council heard various departmental updates and passed various resolutions and ordinances at its monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 18 Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe opened the meeting by asking for approval to add one item, requested by council members, regarding City Executive Assistant roles and responsibilities to the agenda. That was approved and the…