Holden 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…
Read More“Meet The Candidates” Forum Held March 12 In Downtown Holden
Voters got an up close and personal opportunity to meet and hear candidates running for the Holden City Council and Mayor’s seat last Thursday evening when The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Meet The Candidates forum. The gathering was held at Key Coffee in Downtown Holden. All of those seeking office in the…
Read MoreChloe Lou Seiz
Chloe Lou Seiz, 82, of Kingsville, was born June 10, 1943, in Independence, the daughter of Leslie Cleo and Pearl N. (Schlesinger) Owen. She departed this life Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Silverado Lee’s Summit Memory Care Community. Chloe grew up in Peculiar and attended Peculiar Schools. On June 9, 1968, she was united…
Read MoreAnnetta “Diann” (Bartholomew) Lindsay
Annetta “Diann” (Bartholomew) Lindsay, age 84, of Kingsville, Missouri, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2026, in Holden, Missouri. She was born on May 16, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa, to the late Edgar Bartholomew Sr. and Elsie Marie (Jackson) Bartholomew. In 1966, the family moved from Des Moines to Anderson, Missouri, where Annetta later…
Read MoreHelen Shoemaker Featured Speaker At March 5 Meeting Of Holden Area Chamber Of Commerce
Helen Shoemaker was the featured speaker last Thursday at the monthly meeting of the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce meeting. The gathering, held at the VFW building in downtown saw another solid attendance with approximately 30 on hand. Presentation Shoemaker, a certified bookkeeper and owner of HS Business Services in Holden, provided the gathering…
Read MoreF&C Bank To Mark 145th Anniversary Tuesday, March 17
Farmers & Commercial Bank commenced operation on March 17, 1881, in downtown Holden, Missouri at the corner of Second and Market Streets. William Steele, a Canadian immigrant founded the bank with a group of local investors. The original officers were W.M. Steele, president, George S. Young, vice- president and Z. T. Miller, cashier. Mr.…
Read MoreMichelle Bilyeu O’Connor
Michelle Bilyeu O’Connor, 60 of Holden, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her home. She was born Thursday, March 18, 1965 in Independence, Missouri, to the late Earnest Bilyeu and the late Mary (Clough) Bilyeu. Michelle graduated from Shawnee Mission Northwest High School in 1983 and earned a degree in Commercial…
Read MoreMeet The Candidates Set For March 12
A “Meet the Candidates” forum for the 2026 Holden, Missouri municipal elections will be held on March 12, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., at Key Coffee in downtown Holden. See Full Story In This Week’s Image…
Read MoreClarabelle Walton
Clarabelle Walton at a young age of 94 passed away on the 2nd of February 2026. Her self biography included the following: “I was born January 12, 1932 to Clyde Earl and Opal Marie Hudson Courtney. “I went to a one room school for 5 years, then rode the bus to Holden. “I was a…
Read MoreMatthew William Arron Parker
It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Matthew William Arron Parker, aged 45. Born January 27th, 1981, in Kansas City, MO, he left us on the early morning of February 01, 2026. Matthew will forever be cherished by his wife of thirty-two (32) years, Misty Parker (45), his legacies; Zoie…
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