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Holden Mourns Passage Of Former Mayor, Community Leader
Francis Leroy Brillhart, age 91, of Holden, Missouri, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Holden, Missouri. Francis was born on Thursday, January 03, 1935, in Belleville, Kansas, the son of Earl and Blanche (Stewart) Brillhart. He was one of three sons born to the family. At the…
Read MoreKingsville To Host All School Reunion June 7
An all school reunion for Kingsville is set to take place June 7, 2026. Registration begins at 12:30 at the school. It is a carry-in lunch affair, so those attending should bring sandwiches, snack trays or desserts. For more information email: Kingsvillealumni@gmail.com.
Read MoreCapacity Crowd On Hand To Give Seniors A Royal Send-Off At Holden R-III Graduation
Holden R-3 School held its Commencement Program for the high school senior graduating class of 2026 Sunday, May 17. A capacity crowd of family members, friends, and supporters of the graduates gathered in the high school gym and overflowed into additional seating in the high school cafeteria. Commencement began with the procession of the…
Read MoreTwenty Seniors Receive Diplomas During Kingsville Commencement Program
Kingsville R-I School held its Commencement Program for the high school graduating class of 2026 in Sears Gymnasium at Kingsville School Friday, May 8. Kingsville’s high school senior class of 20 students was celebrated on the night with all graduates walking across the stage in the gym to receive their high school diplomas during Commencement.…
Read MoreHolden R-III Graduation This Coming Sunday
The Holden R-III School District will hold its 2026 Graduation Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the High School gymnasium. The ceremony will include the recognition of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni, Ray Briscoe. The last day of school for the 2025-2026 year is Thursday, May 21, 2026. The Kingsville R-1 School District held…
Read MoreHolden Boys Track And Field Team Captures Conference Crown
The Holden Eagles track and field team brought home the conference team title from the MRVC-East Meet at Carrollton High School Friday, Apr. 1. In an Eagle team effort through a close competition to the very end in the team scores Holden totaled 119 team points versus Knob Noster’s second-place points total of 114, Higginsville’s…
Read MoreRay Briscoe Selected As The 2026 Holden R-III Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
The Holden R-3 School District is proud to announce Mr. Ray Briscoe, a 1968 graduate of Holden High School, as the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Each year, the district recognizes an alumnus who reflects the values, traditions, and excellence of Holden High School through outstanding achievement, service, and leadership. Mr. Briscoe’s lifelong commitment…
Read MoreReorganization, New Business Items Highlight Holden R-III BOE Meeting
A reorganization of the R-III Board of Education and a number of new business items highlighted the agenda when the body held its monthly meeting Monday, April 13. Reorganization As a result of the April 7 Municipal Election, the Board seated three new members. Those were: Georgia Jarman. Debbie Doney and Jaime Schutte. They replaced…
Read MoreCruise Night Set For First Event Of The Year
The first Cruise Night of the year has finally arrived! The event, sponsored by the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce, kicks off the 2026 year this Friday evening (May 1) from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Holden’s historic 2nd Street. There, a variety of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs and just about anything on…
Read MoreCruise Night Revs Up For The First Event Of The Year Next Friday Night
The first Cruise Night of the year is just a little more than a week away, so its time for all gear heads to detail their rides and show them off on the streets of Holden. The event, sponsored by the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce, kicks off the 2026 year next Friday evening from…
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