Dolores Jean O’Kelly
Dolores Jean O’Kelly , 82, of Holden, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 08, 2024, at her home in Holden, Missouri. She was born on Thursday, November 6, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Ralph and Dorothy (Noah) Wright. Dolores grew up in Kansas City, Mo. along with her brother Ralph and two…
Read MoreCity’s Go Bond Measure Squeaks By, School’s K.I.T.S. Narrowly Misses Once Again
Last week’s Aug. 6 elections proved to be a mixed bag in Holden as the City’s Go Bond narrowly passed, while the Holden R-III School District’s K.I.T.S question once again was narrowly turned down by the voters. The Go Bond, which had failed by the slimmest of margins in the April election, this time passed…
Read MoreWater Superintendent Makes Succession Proposal In The Event Of His Retirement
NEW BUSINESS Tony Lerda, Holden Water Superintendent, made a proposal concerning his succession in the event of his retirement to the Holden Board Of Public Works when the body met Wednesday, Aug. 7. Lerda said in the past he had signalled the Board of his desire to take on less responsibilities at O&M Enterprises, Inc.…
Read MoreStanley William Stark
Stanley William Stark was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 31, 1939, to Harry William Stark and Opat Inez (Wolfe) Stark. He was baptized at an early age in Chicago, Illinois. He lived in many different states: Illinois, Arkansas, Alaska, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. He graduated from Holden High School on May 22, 1957. Stanley…
Read MoreJesse William “Bill” Iles
Jesse William “Bill” Iles, 78 of Kingsville, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at his home. He was born Sunday, October 28, 1945, and was the son of the late James “Jim” Iles and the late Ruby (Faulken) Iles. He was the husband of Marylan “Jewell” (Dollard) Iles. They were happily married for…
Read MoreKingsville Community Day Set For Saturday, Aug. 17
The Kingsville Recreation Club will be hosting their 19th annual Community Day at the Kingsville Ballpark on Saturday August 17, 2024. This year’s theme will be “Always Home – Forever Loyal”. This year’s honorees are Pete Montgomery and Herb Brockhaus and the remembrance ceremony will be held at 7:30 pm. These men played huge roles…
Read MoreCowboy Inn: 44 Years & Still Going Strong
Owning and operating a business for 44 continuous years is a feat in and of itself. Changes in the economic landscapes, evolving tastes, and coping with the everyday grind, more often than not take their toll sooner than later. Yet, after four-and-one- half decades, Sandy Carter and the Cowboy Inn are still standing tall, serving…
Read MoreCountdown To GO Bond Election August 6 Winding Down
On the Tuesday, August 6, 2024, election ballot, the City of Holden has a General Obligation Bond (GO Bond) question for Voter consideration. Specifically, the ballot states: “Shall the City of Holden, Missouri, issue its general obligation bonds in an amount up to $900,000 for the purpose of replacing fire equipment, and other public safety…
Read MoreLatour School Reunion Set For July 26
The Latour School Reunion, has been scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. It will be held at the Rose Hill Baptist Church. All attending are asked to bring a dish.
Read More12th Annual Bryan Simms Tractor Cruise, Show August 3
The 12th annual Tractor Cruise sponsored by the Kingsville Recreation Club – Kingsville Area Residents Exceptional Services (KARES) program, is scheduled for Saturday August 3, 2024. There will be a tractor show at the Kingsville City Park following the 20-mile cruise. This event is held in memory of Bryan Simms and the proceeds benefit the…
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