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JOCO Youth Celebrating National 4-H Week October 3-9

National 4-H Week is a yearly celebration by millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni coming together to promote the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week is Find Your Spark and is a campaign created by National 4-H Council to celebrate the resiliency of young…

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JESSE WILLIAM PADGETT

Jesse William Padgett, 86, previously of Holden, Missouri, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born Tuesday, October 16, 1934 in Kansas City, Kansas, and was the son of the late William Padgett and the late Levenia (Mallory) Padgett. He was the husband…

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MICHAEL JOHN McINTOSH

Michael John McIntosh, 68, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his home. Michael was born July 5, 1953 in South Haven, Michigan, son of Jack D. and Evelyn (Ailes) McIntosh. He attended South Haven schools. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. On October 20, 1973, Mike was united in marriage…

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JESSE OTTO GUDDE

Jesse Otto Gudde, 75, of Holden, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at his home. Jesse was born February 18, 1946 in Holden, son of Otto Henry Gudde and Ruby Ethel (York) Gudde. He graduated from Holden High School and served in the United States Air Force. After his military service, Jesse worked in…

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Final Cruise Night Set For Tomorrow

Calling all car and truck enthusiasts – the final Cruise Night of the season will be held tomorrow – Friday, October 1, in downtown Holden. Cruise Nights are sponsored by the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce. The popular Cruise Nights have been held the first Friday of each month, from June through October, from 5…

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Merchants Hosting Block Party Saturday

The merchants of Market St. and downtown Holden are excited to announce they are hosting their 6th Annual Fish Fry Meet & Greet this Saturday, October 1! The Block Party will run from 1-3 p.m. and will take place in downtown Holden. Festivities will be located on Market St., between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Join your…

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Concerns Remain on City Purchase of Former Bank Building

Speculation continues on how the City of Holden will pay for the newly acquired former Central Bank building, and residents are demanding answers. After no response was received from Mayor Liz Weeks as to where the funds were coming from, the Image obtained a copy of the 2021-22 city budget. After inspection of the documents…

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City of Holden Purchases Former Central Bank Building

In executive session on April 13, the City Council voted to purchase the former Central Bank building, located on 2nd St. The mayor at the time, Doyle Weeks, asked council to consider his proposal to buy the property, and said he would like to move the Holden Police Department, as well as city hall offices…

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JOHN MICHAEL “TIKE” ”PAPA BEAR” TALLEY

John Michael “Tike” “Papa Bear” Talley, 60, of Holden, Missouri passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, surrounded by family at his home. He was born Sunday, March 26, 1961, in Kansas City, Missouri, and was the son of the late Richard Talley, Sr. and the late Patricia (Thompson) Talley. He was the husband of…

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