K.I.T.S Passes, Abel & Haun Secure R-III Board Seats Lindsey, Barnett Win R-I Board Positions
There’s an old saying, “The third times’ the charm” and that certainly was the case on election day when the Holden R-III K.I.T.S. proposition passed by an overwhelming margin. K.I.T.S., an acronym for “Keep It The Same,” was a proposition which would be used for the purposes of attracting and retaining quality certified and…
Read MoreBPW Board Hears Positive Reports, Elects Officers For 2025-2026
It was a good month for the Holden Board of Public Works as no repairs or significant issues were reported by the water department during its Tuesday, April 1 meeting. Old Business Holden Water Superintendent, Tony Lerda gave that report when entering the business portion of the meeting. Other than some trees being down at…
Read MoreCONNIE (SECHREST) DAVIS
Connie (Sechrest) Davis went to meet her Lord after a short four- and-a-half month battle with cancer. Connie was born April 11, 1953 in Warrensburg, Missouri and passed away at her home surrounded by family, just short of her 72nd birthday, March 15, 2025. Connie went to school in Holden and graduated in…
Read MoreRhonda Sue (Stiverson) Rothman
Rhonda Sue (Stiverson) Rothman, 53, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the KC Pet Project and may be left in care of the funeral home. Memories of Rhonda and condolences…
Read MoreLinda (Palo) McConville
Linda (Palo) McConville, 79 of Holden, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. She was born Sunday January 6, 1946, in Harrisonville, Missouri, to the late Isaac Arvid Palo and the late Hazel Ellen (Barnard) Palo. Linda grew up in Harrisonville, Missouri and was a 1964…
Read MoreNew Business In Holden Helps To Kick-Start The Day On A Healthy, Energetic Note
Keeping healthy, staying energetic and just feeling better are the goals of one of Holden’s newest businesses: Holden Nutrition. The business, located at 106 E. 2nd St., Site B in Holden, is owned and operated by Krista Kemerling. See full story in this week’s Image…
Read MoreHolden’s Annual Hop & Shop Set For Saturday, April 12
Holden merchants are inviting all shoppers to the annual Hop-N-Shop in the Historic Retail District in Downtown Holden on Saturday, April 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This will be another fun day of full of food, shopping, treats, and Easter themed surprises – including a visit by the Easter Bunny, himself! The event…
Read MoreEaster In The Park Set For April 12
A fun Saturday event dubbed “Easter In The Park” will be held between 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. April 12, at the Holden City Park Ballfield. The free event begins with what is billed as an EPIC Egg Hunt at 2:15 p.m. Also at the event will be some exciting inflatables, delicious food and live music.…
Read MoreLyle Eugene Quick
Lyle Eugene Quick, 87 of Holden, Missouri passed away Friday, March 28, 2025. Lyle was born November 17, 1937 on the family farm near Quick City, the son of Ross Raymond Quick and Annie Melissa (Riffle) Quick. He was raised in Quick City and graduated from Holden High School, Class of 55. On August 18,…
Read MoreVoters To Decide, School Board, City Council, Proposition Next Week
Tuesday, April 8, local residents will decide city council and school board races as well as one proposition when they head to the polls in a General Municipal Election. In the Holden election for city council, seats are up in every ward, with some having no candidates at the time of this writing. In Ward…
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