Chamber Begins New Year With Great Turnout At Monthly Meeting
The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a great turnout when it met for the first time in 2026. Held at Key Coffee last Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m., approximately 30 business men and women and community supporters turned out to hear about Chamber activities and welcome new President, Brent Brown, who succeeds outgoing…
Read MoreF&C Bank Named To Newsweek’s “Best” List
F&C Bank recently announced that it has been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026, an honor presented in partnership with Plant-A Insights Group. The recognition highlights F&C Bank’s strong impact and ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, supporting local communities, and providing dependable financial solutions. Newsweek and Plant-A…
Read MoreLocal Races Take Shape As Filings Complete
Now that the filing deadline for the 2026 municipal elections has closed, the picture for the candidates running for office shows there will be several contested races for positions on the Holden City Council/Mayor and the Kingsville R-I Board Of Education. Also determined is that an election for the Holden R-III Board of Education will…
Read MoreChester “Chet” William Towles
Chester “Chet” William Towles, 95 of Odessa, Missouri passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Warrensburg Veterans Home in Warrensburg, MO surrounded by his loving family. Visitation was held Friday, December 19, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Church, 7995 Outer Rd., Odessa, MO, 64076. A funeral service followed at the church. Interment with military…
Read MoreWALTER ZIMMERSCHIED, JR.
Walter Zimmerschied, Jr., 83 of Kingsville, Missouri passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Holden Manor Care Center. Walt was born September 2, 1942, the son of Walter Zimmerscheid, Sr. and Mary Louise (Schaden) Zimmerschied. He resided in Prairie Valley, Kansas and Lee’s Summit, Missouri prior to moving to Kingsville. He owned and operated Economy…
Read MoreLucille Jennings
Lucille Jennings, 95 of Holden, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Elm Spring Baptist Church in Kingsville. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service.
Read MoreLillian Marie Taylor
Lillian Marie Taylor (Sechrest), age 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, December 3, 2025, at her home in rural Kingsville, MO. She was born on Friday, August 14, 1936, daughter of the late Jennings and Marie (Riddle) Sechrest. Lillian began her career as a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse. Throughout her life, she worked in…
Read MoreKimberly S. Maupin
Kimberly S. Maupin, age 62, of Warsaw, Missouri, formerly of Holden, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the North Kansas City Hospital. Kim was born on July 8, 1963, in Warrensburg, Missouri, the daughter of William Callaway. She grew up in Holden, graduating from Holden High School in 1981. On February 20, 1981,…
Read MoreGoldie Cozette Mann
Goldie Cozette Mann, 86, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Holden Manor in Holden, Missouri. She was born on Thursday, March 2, 1939, in Kingsville to the late Jennings and Marie (Riddle) Sechrest. Goldie graduated from Kingsville High School in 1957. On November 7, 1958, Goldie married Joseph Eldon Mann…
Read MoreFredrick James Hanna
Fredrick James Hanna, Jr., 69 of Holden, Missouri passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at Lee’s Summit Medical. Center. Frederick James Hanna Jr was born November 5, 1956 and passed away November 24. 2025 at Lee’s Summit Medical Center. He was 69 years old. Fred or Ricky as some people knew him graduated from Holden…
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