JCFPD #2 Breaks Ground on New Fire Station
The Johnson County Fire Protection District #2 has started dirt work on a new fire station #3, just north of Holden, located at 1305 SW 290 Road. “The new station has been in the works for several years,” says Fire Chief David Miller. “The land was purchased nine years ago and since that time…
Read MoreGrant Guevel Hired as HHS Assistant Principal
On Monday, June 8, the Holden R-III School District Board of Education approved the employment of Grant Guevel as assistant principal for Holden High School. Guevel will begin his duties on July 1, 2020. He has served as an educator, curriculum director, and a reserve administrator during his educational career. Before moving into administration,…
Read MoreROBERT “BOB” LEE STEWART, JR.
Robert “Bob” Lee Stewart, Jr. went home on June 15, 2020. Bob was born on December 19, 1924 in Wichita, KS, as the only son of Blanche Weeks and Robert Lee Stewart. The family moved to Holden, MO and Bob graduated from Holden High School in 1942. He went to college for a year…
Read MoreMARVIN EMERY BEDSAUL
Marvin E. Bedsaul, 85, of Warrensburg, Missouri; formerly of Holden, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020 at home following a brief battle with lung cancer. Marvin Emery Bedsaul was born March 10, 1935 in Centerview, son of Earl Lee Bedsaul and Lola Elizabeth (Shippy) Bedsaul. He graduated from Holden High School. He was united in marriage to Nancy Jo Wilson on…
Read MoreVERNON LEE HARRISON
Vernon Lee Harrison of Garden City, Missouri was born November 29, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Fred Lee and Ruby Pearl (Elliott) Harrison. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Kansas City Hospice House at the age of 73 years, six months and four days. On November 29, 2009, Vernon was…
Read MoreWILLIAM (BILL) ARTHUR TAYLOR, SR.
William (Bill) Arthur Taylor, Sr. left this world for a better place on June 2, 2020, at his home in John Knox Village, Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Bill was born on June 5, 1938, to Isiah and Ella Taylor in Brewton, Alabama. Bill attended T.R. Miller High School in Brewton. After graduation, he married Louise Annette…
Read MoreRUBY FAYE GRIFFIN
Ruby Faye Griffin, born February 24, 1931, was called home on June 4, 2020. Ruby was known as Mom, Granny, Great Granny, Miss Ruby, and Aunt Ruby. Her many dog show friends also called her “Mom.” At 89, her Outback Adventure has come to a close, her last dog show, the last dock diving…
Read MoreHolden Protester Shares Important Message
Amid the civil unrest and riots in our country right now with all of the protests going on, Holden boasts its own demonstrator. Holden resident Michelle Landrum began her protests, marching near the police station and city hall, on June 9. Driven by her Christian convictions, Michelle says she felt like now was the time…
Read MoreNLF to Host VBS Block Party
New Life Fellowship announces its Vacation Bible School Block Party, set for June 14, 15 and 16. The Biblical educational, fun evenings will include games, crafts, a magic show, sack meal, a cake walk and much more! Experience a Carnival Maze through the Bible story of Joseph’s life! It is for children, ages three…
Read MoreStreet Fair Coming In August
The Holden Street Fair, set for August 27-29, is still on, according to word received from the Holden Fair Board. Continue to watch the Image for updates and procedures to keep everyone safe while our hometown celebrates this time-honored annual tradition! Image File Photos
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