Area News

  One of Holden’s long-time businesses, Campbell-Cast Funeral Home, is under new ownership, as of September 1, 2021. Marshall and Lia Stewart, along with their five children, took the reins of the historic funeral home and look forward to meeting and serving the people in the Holden community. Former owners, Joe and Cyndi Campbell, are…

National 4-H Week is a yearly celebration by millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni coming together to promote the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week is Find Your Spark and is a campaign created by National 4-H Council to celebrate the resiliency of young…

Calling all car and truck enthusiasts – the final Cruise Night of the season will be held tomorrow – Friday, October 1, in downtown Holden. Cruise Nights are sponsored by the Holden Area Chamber of Commerce. The popular Cruise Nights have been held the first Friday of each month, from June through October, from 5…

The merchants of Market St. and downtown Holden are excited to announce they are hosting their 6th Annual Fish Fry Meet & Greet this Saturday, October 1! The Block Party will run from 1-3 p.m. and will take place in downtown Holden. Festivities will be located on Market St., between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Join your…

Speculation continues on how the City of Holden will pay for the newly acquired former Central Bank building, and residents are demanding answers. After no response was received from Mayor Liz Weeks as to where the funds were coming from, the Image obtained a copy of the 2021-22 city budget. After inspection of the documents…

In executive session on April 13, the City Council voted to purchase the former Central Bank building, located on 2nd St. The mayor at the time, Doyle Weeks, asked council to consider his proposal to buy the property, and said he would like to move the Holden Police Department, as well as city hall offices…

Many area customers of the former Heartland Waste trash service company are trying to get answers from the new owners, Republic Services, regarding the lack of trash pick-up services. The Image has received numerous complaints and a letter to the editor about the lack of services. Residents have tried in vain to reach out to…

Back by popular demand! New Hope Baptist Church will be hosting a FREE concert/show, featuring Larry Delawder (and family)! Larry is also known as “Barny Fife.” This event will take place on Friday, October 1, at 6 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church, located on East 58 Highway. Larry is a two-time Instrumentalist of the…

The Kingsville School Board approved several policies and heard an education report at its regular September 9 meeting. Tracy Brantner, from Johnson County Economic Development Corporation, presented a report to the board on the 2021 Education and Economic Development Partnership. In financial news, board members approved the updated 2021-22 district budget. Principal Jay Fleeman shared…

  The annual Holden Truck and Tractor Pull. will be held this Saturday. It promises an awesome display of powerful action that is sure to thrill everyone attending! Be sure and mark your calendars for this Saturday, September 18. The pulling action will be held at the Holden Industrial Park. The Brush Pullers of Missouri…