Walter James “Jim” Beattie
Walter James “Jim” Beattie, Jr., 86, of Pleasant Hill, was born January 2, 1940, in Kingsville, the son of Walter James Sr. and Alice Gene (Hooton) Beattie. He departed this life Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Crown Care Center in Harrisonville. Jim grew up in the Strasburg and Kingsville area where he attended high…
Read MoreBetty Joan Black
Betty Joan Black, 71, of Holden, Missouri, lost her battle with cancer late Tuesday night March 10th, 2026, in the Kansas City Hospice House. Betty is now free of pain and breathing effortlessly with her Lord. Betty was born April 11, 1954, in Florida to Billy Jean Omara and Allie Wooten. Betty was private about…
Read MoreAnamae Hopkins
Anamae Hopkins, age 89, of Holden, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. She was born on Tuesday, April 14, 1936, in Kingsville, Missouri, to Roy and Lora (Sanders) Russell. In addition to her parents, Roy and Lora Russell, she was preceded in death by her husband, Burcham Hopkins, her…
Read MoreCandidates Express Views On Election Topics
In a little less than a week, (Tuesday, April 7) the citizens of Kingsville will select three members to serve three-year teams each on the R-I School District Board of Education. Six individuals are vying for those seats, including: Sarah Evinger, Tyler Kennedy, Kelly Stout, Keith Burgess, Jeri Roberts and Robert Kee. Following are the…
Read MoreCity Of Holden Releases Final Audit For Fiscal Year 2025
Last week, Holden’s City Treasurer, Amber Pemberton, released the City Of Holden’s Final Audit For The Fiscal Year 2025. The independent auditor’s report was conducted by Dana F. Cole & Company, LLP, Certified Public Accounts. The first 30 pages of the report contained the conventional information regarding the methodology and standards used in the audit……
Read MoreCamp Valor Outdoors To Honor Local Heros
Camp Valor Outdoors is scheduled to host a luncheon to honor the service and sacrifice of local Vietnam Veterans and their families in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, The event will be held Saturday, March 28, at 11:30 a.m. at its facility in Kingsville, MO. The address is 1527 SW 300 Rd., Kingsville,…
Read MoreFire Department To Host Open House
Saturday, March 28, the Holden Fire Department will be hosting an open house to let the public see the new fire truck and to say thank you to the voters that made it possible. The open house will from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.. Light refreshments will be served.
Read MoreSpecial Needs Easter Egg Hunt Saturday
Saturday, March 28, the annual Special Needs Easter Egg hunt will once again take place. This is open to all special needs people, and there is no age limit. As usual the fire department will be featuring the Easter Bunny, and he will kick things off. There are plenty of eggs, so bring your baskets…
Read MoreHop & Shop Set For This Coming Saturday
All are reminded that the annual HOP & SHOP event is set for this coming Saturday, March 28 in Downtown Holden. It takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In addition to various businesses offering some great gifts, the Easter Bunny will be making an appearance to delight all youngsters. See you there!
Read MoreHolden Elementary PTO Announces Fundraiser For Art Department
Earlier this month, the Holden Elementary PTO announced an upcoming Silent Auction Fundraiser to benefit the Holden Elementary Art Department. In an open letter, Miranda Zavadil, Vice President, Holden Elementary PTO wrote the following: “Your generous contribution would help the Holden Art Department in so many ways. We would greatly appreciate any contribution you can…
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