Veona Lee Fisher
Veona Lee Fisher, age of 92 of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, formerly from Kingsville, Missouri passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Tuesday August 19, 2025, at St. Lukes East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Veona was born on October 6, 1932, in Norborne, Missouri, to Forrest Donald Coleman and Leone (Hedden) Coleman. She was…
Read MoreReports, Updates Take Place At Thursday, Aug. 21 Meeting Of Holden City Council
Reports and updates were the focus of the Holden City Council when the body gathered for its monthly meeting Thursday, Aug. 21. After the approval of all of the July minutes and the monthly expenditures were passed without discussion, Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe gave several updates to the council. Mayor Updates Briscoe began saying the…
Read MoreHolden’s Annual Street Fair Is Just Around The Corner
Holden’s Annual Street Fair is just around the corner and, as usual, is packed with any number of activities. See The Holden Street Fair Book under “Special Sections” on our website.
Read MoreH.O.P.E. Board Hears Spot-On Terminal Proposal, Deals With Expensive A/C Issue
H.O.P.E.’s Board of Directors heard a presentation from SpotOn Sales Representative Annette Adams and discussed an air conditioning unit issue when it met Wednesday, Aug. 20. Presentation After approval of minutes and financial reports, the board heard a presentation from Annette Adams, SpotOn Point Of Sales representative. Adams informed the board about the key features…
Read MoreStella Mae Whiteman
Stella Mae Whiteman left this world to be with our Lord. Stella passed peacefully in her home Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the age of 101. She was born October 1, 1923 in Persia Iowa the daughter of John Wesley and Vangy (Shelten) Murphy. Stella married Marvin Whitman on April 7, 1950, they were married…
Read MoreReports, Plans For O&M Enterprises Among Topic At BPW Meeting
Reports on the water and sewer systems and an update on plans for O&M Enterprises were among the topics of discussion when the Holden Board of Public Works met Wednesday, Aug. 13. Financial Statement Review After approving the minutes, the board turned its attention to a review of the recent financial statement. It was noted…
Read MoreFinancial Matters, New Business Items, Mark R-III Board Of Education Meeting
Several financial matters and new business items headlined the Aug. 11 meeting of the Holden R-III Board Of Education. Tax Levy Hearing Prior to the regular meeting, Superintendent Dr. Mike Hough conducted the tax rate hearing. In it, he reported with the passing of Proposition K.I.T.S., proposed tax rates would be $3.5500 Incidental; $0.8400 Debt…
Read MoreCharles Henry “Chuck” Gabel
Charles Henry “Chuck” Gabel, 87 of Kingsville, Missouri passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at his home. Chuck was born March 31, 1938 in Kansas City, Kansas; son of Clyde W. Gabel and Emma (Johnson) Gabel. He was raised in the Kansas City, Missouri area and served in the United States Army as a paratrooper.…
Read MoreExcitement For Holden Street Fair Building
Excitement for the annual Holden Street Fair is beginning to build! And, to provide an insight as to what will be in the event, the Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce has recently completed a 24-page publication containing all you need to know about the Sept. 11, 12 and 13 event. Holden and Kingsville residents and…
Read MoreAll-American Circus Set For Community Activity Center Sunday Afternoon
The All-American Circus is set to take place from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 at the H.O.P.E. Community Activity Center, located at 101 South Market St. in Holden. The event features all the classics of a real American family circus! All are invited to come early and enjoy the kid’s fun zone…
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