Area News

A “Meet the Candidates” forum for the 2026 Holden, Missouri municipal elections will be held on March 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Key Coffee in downtown Holden. See Full Story In This Week’s Image…

Spencer Gudde HHS Activity/Athletic Director Join us in celebrating Holden High School’s rich tradition of exceptional education by nominating a distinguished individual/team for the Holden High School Hall of Fame. Finalists will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in the fall of each year. The purpose is to recognize and honor those individuals who…

With February beginning to wind down, St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce is already busy lining up entrants for the annual parade. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Chamber President Brent Brown noted that chamber member Teresa McCulloch has been working hard on the parade and said he…

It’s been a couple of weeks now since the proprietorship of Heiman’s has changed to Matt and Becky Nelson. As it currently stands, Matt will manage the day-to-day business end of the operation, while Becky will remain in her position as a Certified Public Accountant – the latter of which is a great asset in…

Building on the momentum of it’s well-attended January meeting, the Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce is set for it’s second gathering of the year. This meeting will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Andale Amigo Mexican Restaurant. Marcy Barnhart with the Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau will be providing the organization…

It’s been nine years since Holden had to say goodbye to a fixture in our community, and family and friends of the “Gentle Giant” Dale Strate can’t believe that many years have gone by. Dale was called home January 27, 2017 and his funeral was February 4. Former Mayor Doyle Weeks proclaimed that February 4…

A look back at the activities and accomplishments of the Holden City Council during 2025 and a preview of things to come highlighted the body’s monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 12. 2025 Review Mayor Ray Briscoe began the business part of the meeting by updating the council with recent activities and thanking all who filed the…

Last week an announcement was made that Miller Mausoleum will continue its winter give-a-way program to assist those in need of clothing and blankets. The announcement read as follows: “Due to great need and popular demand, we delight to announce the Miller Mausoleum is extending its Winter Wear and Blanket event through Sunday, Feb. 1st.…

  The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a great turnout when it met for the first time in 2026. Held at Key Coffee last Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m., approximately 30 business men and women and community supporters turned out to hear about Chamber activities and welcome new President, Brent Brown, who succeeds outgoing…