In recent years, Gallup Polls have shown an increase in the number of people who believe in theistic or natural evolution over the belief of intelligent design when it comes to the big question of “how did life begin?” Yet, other polls indicate that religion’s influence on how people live their lives is on the…

City Council members heard from Mayor Liz Weeks on details surrounding the former bank building purchase, at their regular October meeting. At the October 12 open meeting, the Mayor said she would like to clear up some of the inaccurate information on the purchase of the Central Bank building that she and others have seen…

New Hope Baptist Church is excited to announce they will be hosting their annual Harvest Party again this year. This autumn event will take place this Saturday, October 30, beginning at 5 p.m. Activities at the Harvest Party include a bonfire for warmth and to use to make s’mores, cozy hayrides, bobbing for apples, good…

It’s autumn in Missouri and that means it’s time for some fall fun with your friends and neighbors! Pumpkins in the Park will be held this Saturday, October 23, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the Holden City Park. Everyone is invited to come out to the park and enjoy an evening of fun fall…

Holden will be hosting a double dose of fun for Halloween this year! The Chamber of Commerce announces there will be the traditional Downtown Trick-or-Treat for the businesses on 2nd St. to give out treats. And there will also be the Storybook Trail at the Holden City Park for other merchants, organizations and churches to…

By Kingsville Rec Club The Kingsville Recreation Club will host their annual Spooktacular event on Saturday October 30, 2021. The Rec Club has a full day of events starting at 10 a.m. and running throughout the day. The day will start with the Show and Crow – Car/Truck/Motorcycle/ Rat Rod, and this year’s event will…

New Hope Baptist Church is excited to announce they will be hosting their annual Harvest Party. This autumn event will take place on Saturday, October 30, beginning at 5 p.m. Activities at the Harvest Party include a bonfire for warmth and to make s’mores, cozy hayrides, bobbing for apples, good Christian fellowship, and many more…

In an effort to keep the citizens of Holden informed, the Image has made repeated requests to the City of Holden for records from city council meetings, as well as executive session actions and notes from the June 22 and September 14 meetings. Another formal request was made to the City on September 28. Under…

City lake maintenance and upkeep were discussed by the Board of Public Works (BPW) at its regular October 5 meeting. Water Superintendent Tony Lerda voiced continued concerns at the lack of maintenance, specifically on the dam and in the trees and scrub taking over the once grassy fields. The regular Department of Natural Resources (DNR) inspection was…

  Stahl Specialty Company recently celebrated its 75th anniversary. The company hosted an Employee Appreciation Day last month, in celebration of the contributions their employees make to the success of Stahls. “In honor of the 75th Anniversary of Stahl Specialty Company being in business and the contributions made by all employees over the years, we…