Review Of Past Activities, A Look At Future Endeavors Highlight Council Meeting
A look back at the activities and accomplishments of the Holden City Council during 2025 and a preview of things to come highlighted the body’s monthly meeting Thursday, Jan. 12. 2025 Review Mayor Ray Briscoe began the business part of the meeting by updating the council with recent activities and thanking all who filed the…
Read MoreMausoleum Clothing, Blanket Give-A-Way To Extend to Feb. 1
Last week an announcement was made that Miller Mausoleum will continue its winter give-a-way program to assist those in need of clothing and blankets. The announcement read as follows: “Due to great need and popular demand, we delight to announce the Miller Mausoleum is extending its Winter Wear and Blanket event through Sunday, Feb. 1st.…
Read MoreDianna Marie “D. D.” Lockhart
Dianna Marie “D. D.” Lockhart 56 of Kingsville, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City. Dianna was born September 27, 1969 in Kansas City, the daughter of Homer Leroy Williams and Dixie Laura (Covington) Knoche. Later, she moved to Holden and was the Supervisor of the Custodial…
Read MoreChamber Begins New Year With Great Turnout At Monthly Meeting
The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a great turnout when it met for the first time in 2026. Held at Key Coffee last Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m., approximately 30 business men and women and community supporters turned out to hear about Chamber activities and welcome new President, Brent Brown, who succeeds outgoing…
Read MoreF&C Bank Named To Newsweek’s “Best” List
F&C Bank recently announced that it has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026, an honor presented in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group. The recognition highlights F&C Bank’s strong impact and ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, supporting local communities, and providing dependable financial solutions. Newsweek and Plant-A…
Read MoreLocal Races Take Shape As Filings Complete
Now that the filing deadline for the 2026 municipal elections has closed, the picture for the candidates running for office shows there will be several contested races for positions on the Holden City Council/Mayor and the Kingsville R-I Board Of Education. Also determined is that an election for the Holden R-III Board of Education will…
Read MoreChester “Chet” William Towles
Chester “Chet” William Towles, 95 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Warrensburg Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO surrounded by his loving family. Visitation was held Friday, December 19, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church, 7995 Outer Rd., Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service followed at the church. Interment with military…
Read MoreWALTER ZIMMERSCHIED, JR.
Walter Zimmerschied, Jr., 83 of Kingsville, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Holden Manor Care Center. Walt was born September 2, 1942, the son of Walter Zimmerscheid, Sr. and Mary Louise (Schaden) Zimmerschied. He resided in Prairie Valley, Kansas and Lee’s Summit, Missouri prior to moving to Kingsville. He owned and operated Economy…
Read MoreLucille Jennings
Lucille Jennings, 95 of Holden, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Elm Spring Baptist Church in Kingsville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
Read MoreLillian Marie Taylor
Lillian Marie Taylor (Sechrest), age 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, December 3, 2025, at her home in rural Kingsville, MO. She was born on Friday, August 14, 1936, daughter of the late Jennings and Marie (Riddle) Sechrest. Lillian began her career as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse. Throughout her life, she worked in…
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