12th 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…
Read MoreLocal Voters Go To The Polls Aug. 6 To Determine City, School Issues
Voters in the upcoming August 6 election in Holden will determine two major issues involving 1) the City and 2) the Holden R-III School District. Both failed passage earlier in the year when the former lacked passage by two votes and the latter, which requires a 4/7ths majority, by approximately 2 percent. Since that time,…
Read MoreHarold Wayne Schalk
Harold Wayne Schalk, age 82 of Holden, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City surrounded by his wife and two sons. Harold was born April 19, 1942 in a farmhouse near Olathe, Kansas; son of Joseph Charles Schalk and Pauline May (Redfield) Schalk. He graduated from Adrian High…
Read MoreRobert Earl (Bud) Hertzog
Robert Earl (Bud) Hertzog, 92, of Lee’s Summit, passed away July 15th, 2024. He was born September 4, 1931 to Daniel and Ruby Shepherd Hertzog on a farm west of Lee’s Summit. He developed an interest in animals at an early age. He lived near the historic Longview Farm and would later treat animals for…
Read MoreIra Samuel Hammond
Ira Samuel Hammond passed away at the age of 94 on the 14th of July 2024 at Holden Manor Care Center in Holden, Missouri. He is missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. Ira was born on January 9, 1930, as the first child of Ira Taylor (Wink) Hammond and Elsie Ivanetta (Bransteitter)…
Read MoreRUTH MARY (Duval) McCONNELL
Ruth Mary (Duval) McConnell, 98, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri passed away in her home of over 60 years, surrounded by family, July 16, 2024. Ruth was born in Morgan City, Louisiana, April 28, 1926 to Julius and Pearl Eva (Mitchel) Duval. Ruth lived a full life serving God, singing hymns, and playing piano. She loved…
Read MoreSandra Lee Kelly
Sandra Lee Kelly, 78, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. She was born on July 20, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Robert Jay and Geraldine Helen (Foster) Thornburg. Sandy grew up in a Marine Corp family and…
Read MoreGlenda Ellen Frazier
Glenda Ellen Frazier, 64 passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, July 12, 2024 at her home. Glenda was born March 13, 1960 in Warrensburg, Missouri the daughter of Glen Ellis Harvey and Miriam Ruth (Titus) Harvey. She graduated from Holden High School, Class of 78. She was married to Steven Eric Frazier, Sr. on…
Read MoreTrucks In The Park Set For This Coming Saturday At The Holden City Park
All truck lovers are reminded that they can view some great “working trucks” this coming Saturday, (July 20), at the Holden City Park. “Trucks In The Park,” which takes place from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., not only will be an opportunity to see fire trucks, police vehicles, construction trucks, an ambulance and others, but also…
Read MoreRetirement Party Planned Saturday For Scotty And Paula Walker
A “Happy Retirement” gathering for Scotty and Paula Walker will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 20, at the VFW Hall in downtown Holden. Cookies, coffee, lemonade and tea will be provided by the Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce and ladies of the community. The couple recently retired from Walker’s Five…
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