Area News

The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce is excitedly planning its annual Luck of the Draw event! The always popular event will be held this Saturday, April 10, at the Hallar Building, and festivities get underway at 6:30 p.m. The theme this year is Casino Royale and those attending are encouraged to dress up and take…

On Tuesday, March 30, at 11:15 p.m., Trent Mikel Neal, 29, of Centerview, was arrested for domestic assault by law enforcement officers. Neal serves as the Chief of Police for the Holden Police Department. Neal was booked on felony charges of domestic assault in the third degree and transported to the Johnson County Jail where he…

Thursday, April 8, the 2nd Street Bistro is hosting a fundraiser for the Holden Foundation. It will be ALL DAY (from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.). You may call for carry-out at 816-732-6106 or dine in. Make this your opportunity to try one of their special wood-fire pizzas, calzones, pastas or delicious salads. Check out…

Calling all children! Elm Spring Baptist Church is excited to announce its second annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza! The fun event is for children of all ages and will be held this Saturday, April 3 at 2 p.m. – rain or shine! Organizers have a Salvation craft planned for each child to do. There will also be…

Kingsville R-I School Board has four open seats for the April 6 election. Candidates running for the vacant seats are listed below. There are two openings for a three-year term, and candidates running unopposed are Ed Barnett, incumbent, and Daniel Mitstifer. There is one opening for a two-year term, and candidates for that seat are…

A favorite springtime tradition, the annual Spring Bazaar, will be held this Saturday, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Hallar Building. A large number of crafters and vendors will be on hand for all of your one-stop shopping needs. Don’t miss this annual community tradition – and the chance to participate…

It’s time once again for everyone’s favorite rabbit to make an appearance – the Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny has been busy filling eggs with goodies for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the City Park! The Easter Egg Hunt will be held this Saturday, March 27, at 2 p.m. In the case of inclement…

Dana Raker, Holden Image News Editor, has been recognized by the Johnson County Extension for her outstanding contributions and support of its programs. The recognition is part of the University of Missouri Extension’s Leaders honor roll program which honors outstanding University of Missouri Extension community leaders who have excelled in supporting or co-teaching, named programs.…

Holden residents recently bade a sad farewell to longtime Holden businessman and friend, Wayne Carter, on January 28, 2021, Wayne was 88 years old. Wayne was a lifelong Holden resident, being born and raised here. He leaves his wife Sandy, and a host of children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family members. He attended school in Holden…