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About Us
The City of Holden, Missouri is a vibrant community of roughly 2,000 residents located about fifty miles from Kansas City. It was built in 1857 in anticipation of the arrival of the Pacific Railroad, largely due to the efforts of Isaac Jacobs and Samuel Cummings. The town was named in honor of Major N.B. Holden, a member of the legislature and a major figure in bringing the railroad to the area. Holden was first registered in a plat(land plot map) on April 27, 1858. It was later incorporated in 1861.
Featured News
10/30/2024, Holden, MO. For immediate release. Fire on 10/28/24.
10/30/2024
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Available for Holden Children
9/19/2024
Children under 5 years of age in Holden are eligible to receive FREE books from Dolly Parton's Imagination Library! Check out their website for more details, and share the information with your friends and family.
https://imaginationlibrary.com/
Holden has been nominated!
8/14/2024
https://mohumanities.org/small-town-showcase/
Holden has been nominated to be one of the "Featured Five" small towns in Missouri. Click the link above. We have until October 1, 2024 at 5 pm to vote.
If selected, we will have the opportunity to have an interview recorded regarding why Holden...
Storm Shelter
5/9/2024
Most of you might be aware of this, but the basement of City Hall is a storm shelter for the area. Whenever we are under a tornado watch, our police officers on duty will unlock the building so residents can proceed to the basement. The door to the basement is in the far northwest corner of...
Merit Board Opportunity
3/20/2024
At the present time, City of Holden needs three Merit Board members. The Merit Board works closely with the City Police Chief to set qualifications, performance criteria, and evaluate applicants for members of the Holden Police Department. If you are interested contact your Council Member,...
