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Community invited to Thanksgiving Day Dinner, Asked to RSVP
The Holden Community of Christ Church with help from the Presbyterian and First Christian Churches will again prepare dinner on Thanksgiving Day. All are invited! Please join us at the Community of Christ Church, 4th and Pine, for a delicious meal and fellowship. Dinner will be served at about noon. Please contact us to reserve…
Read MoreVeterans Village Expanding, Community Support Still Needed
The Holden community is pleased to welcome seven more tiny homes for displaced/homeless veterans at the Veterans Village on N. Mary Street! And, fittingly enough, the homes were set to be delivered the week we honor all veterans! An extension of Camp Valor Outdoors (CVO), the Veterans Village, serves a critical need for these…
Read MoreHolden City Treasurer Charged With Using City Credit Cards For Personal Expenses
Tuesday (Nov. 4), various news media outlets reported the Johnson County, Missouri Sheriff’s Office had launched a criminal investigation of at least one employee of the City of Holden. One of those reports by KSHB 41 in Kansas City read as follows: “In a social media post Tuesday afternoon, a sheriff’s spokesperson said…
Read MoreHolden Softball Team Ends Historic Postseason Run With State Championship Victory
The Holden Lady Eagles softball team ended the season by claiming the MSHSAA Class 2 Softball State Tournament title with a win over South Harrison by the final score of 4-1 in the first-place game played at Meador Park in Springfield Saturday, Nov. 1. The Lady Eagles took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of…
Read MoreVeterans Day 5K Run/Walk Set For Saturday, Nov. 15
The second annual Veteran’s Day 5K Run/Walk has been set for Saturday, Nov. 15. Check-in time for the event is 8:00 a.m. with the run/walk beginning at 9:00 a.m. The location for the event is at the Holden City Hall. Proceeds will go towards Camp Valor Outdoors. A suggested donation is $15.
Read MoreHolden School District Invites Local Veterans to Veterans Day Celebration
The Holden R-3 School District invites all local veterans to a community-wide Veterans Day celebration on Tuesday, November 11, featuring a free breakfast and parade in their honor. The district’s annual Veterans Day event begins with a… See Full Story In This Week’s Image…
Read MoreUpdates, Reports Heard At Holden City Council Monthly Meeting
Updates from Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe and departmental reports took up much of the agenda when the Holden City Council gathered for its October meeting. At the outset of the meeting, it was noted all members were present for the meeting with the exception of Councilman Guy Barwick and that in attendance were Holden High…
Read MoreTrick-Or-Treat In Downtown Holden Has Arrived
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…
Read More“Meet The Clydes” Set For This Coming Sunday At The Holden City Park
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…
Read MoreHolden City Council Welcomes Two High School Students As Non-Voting Members For 2025–2026 School Year
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…
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