F&C Bank Named A Top 10 Performing Bank In Missouri
F&C Bank has been recognized as one of the top-performing banks in Missouri, earning the #8 spot in the Bank Performance Report’s (BPR) Q2 2025 rankings. The report evaluates all 203 commercial banks operating in Missouri and is published quarterly by BPR, a respected national banking analytics provider. The BPR evaluates financial institutions across a…
Read MoreDoug M. Warren
Doug M. Warren, 75 of Holden, Missouri passed away Friday, September 5, 2025 at his home. Douglas Maxwell Warren was born July 29, 1950 in Clinton, Missouri, the son of Louis Walker Warren and Alice Lillian (Warner) Warren. He graduated from Holden High School, Class of 1969. He was a lifelong Holden area resident. Doug…
Read MoreLinda Sue Johnson
Linda Sue Johnson, 74 of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at her home. Linda was born August 2, 1951 in Hamburg, Iowa, daughter of George Thomas and Virginia Leah (Maupin) Erb. She was raised in Iowa and graduated from Hamburg High School. In the late 80s, Linda moved to Nebraska, several times…
Read MoreSuccessful Multi-Agency Warrant Sweep Yields Multiple Arrests in Johnson County
Last week marked the conclusion of a coordinated multi-agency operation targeting active warrants throughout Johnson County. According to a press release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s office, 31 active warrants were cleared during the sweep. The release went on to report the following: “This comprehensive operation was a collaborative effort involving representatives from the Johnson…
Read MoreNext-To-Last Cruise Night For the Year Enjoys Modest, But Enthusiastic Crowd
With a chilly night, the Holden Eagles football team playing at home, and the Chiefs on TV, a bit smaller attendance at last Friday’s Cruise Night was to be expected. That said, there was not a shortage of vehicles and food to satisfy those in attendance. In addition, the casual atmosphere provided a chance for…
Read MoreMendy Kay Hammons
Mendy Kay Hammons, age of 69 of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday August 27, 2025, at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Mendy was born on Sunday, January 1, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Jerome “Jerry” Rapp and Frances (McKinney) Rapp. She was a graduate…
Read MoreMary Ruth Ford
Mary Ruth Ford, 93 of Holden, Missouri passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. Mary was born February 4, 1932 in Drexel, Missouri the daughter of Lee Layland and Mary Virginia (Voyles) Layland. She graduated from high school in Drexel, the Class of 1950. She was employed with…
Read MoreJohn Junior Baughman
John Junior Baughman, 91 years old of Holden, MO passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at his home. John was born October 14, 1933 in Scotts Bluff, Nebraska to John F. and Mary E. (West) Baughman. His family moved to Holden in the early 1940 and 39’s. John worked at several businesses in Holden from…
Read MoreVeona 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…
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