The Holden R-III School District is making plans for the new school year and sharing guidelines and procedures. “New information and guidance is coming out often from local and state health and education officials as we transition into the 2020-2021 school year,” said district personnel. “There are still many unknowns, however, Holden R-III School…

The Kingsville School District has been working hard to prepare for the opening of the 2020-2021 school year this month. As of this writing, the first day of school is set for Monday, August 24. That could change depending on COVID regulations and protocal. “We are committed to providing a quality education to all students,…

The Holden Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a brand new Community Day event, to be held Saturday, August 29. The all-day affair will include events, games and entertainment for all ages. The Community Day was planned in lieu of the Holden Street Fair. The Fair had to be cancelled this year because of…

Holden Manor recently welcomed a new administrator. Brad Baker takes the reins at the Manor and brings with him a wealth of experience. Originally from Utah, and now living in Odessa, Baker and his family are excited about this new opportunity in Holden. He and his wife raised their six children in Odessa but he…

A local family-owned business just celebrated its 45th anniversary of serving Holden and surrounding communities. Heiman True Value has catered to the public for more than four decades and still offers the same courteous customer service and quality merchandise they started out with. Owned by the Heiman family since the ‘70s, the business seeks to…

The annual Spring Bazaar, usually held in April, was cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to organizer Tara Martley. However, a Spring, Summer and Fall Bazaar will be held this Saturday, August 8, at the Hallar Building. Hours of the bazaar are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. As usual, hourly drawings…

A large crowd of well-wishers gathered in Kingsville last Friday, July 24, to celebrate with the KHS graduating Class of 2020. The long-awaited commencement exercises were held at 7 p.m. in the Sears Gymnasium amid cheers and applause from family and friends. Class valedictorian Casey Stout addressed her classmates and the crowd in attendance in…

To slow the spread of COVID-19, and slow the influx of cases Johnson County is seeing, the Johnson County Community Health Services Board of Trustees has extended the current Face Covering Order through 11:59 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. This order may be rescinded or extended based on the close monitoring of future cases.…