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A large crowd of well-wishers gathered in Kingsville last Friday, July 24, to celebrate with the KHS graduating Class of 2020. The long-awaited commencement exercises were held at 7 p.m. in the Sears Gymnasium amid cheers and applause from family and friends. Class valedictorian Casey Stout addressed her classmates and the crowd in attendance in…

To slow the spread of COVID-19, and slow the influx of cases Johnson County is seeing, the Johnson County Community Health Services Board of Trustees has extended the current Face Covering Order through 11:59 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. This order may be rescinded or extended based on the close monitoring of future cases.…

By Kingsville Rec Club KARES Program The 8th annual Bryan Simms Memorial Tractor Cruise, sponsored by the Kingsville Recreation Club – Kingsville Area Residents Exceptional Services (KARES) program, is scheduled for this Saturday August 1, 2020. This year’s event is the “Show Me Tour,” and we are going to mix it up a bit by…

For only the second time in its long, rich history of 137 years, the Holden Street Fair has been cancelled. The Street Fair, like many other things this year, has fallen victim to the deadly coronavirus pandemic. The Fair Committee made the announcement last week, sharing regret and disappointment at having to make the tough…

The Chamber of Commerce’s annual Luck of the Draw was a big hit again this year, with those attending enjoying the evening and winning some fabulous prizes. The Chamber fundraiser was held last Saturday, July 18, at the Hallar Building. The 2020 theme was “The Roaring ‘20s” and those attending donned attire from the speakeasy era.…

The wait is over! For Kingsville seniors in the Class of 2020, their long-awaited high school graduation is here! Commencement Exercises will be held tomorrow evening, Friday, July 24 at 7 p.m. in the Sears Gymnasium. Baccalaureate was held July 22. The annual senior breakfast will be held Friday morning at 9 a.m., with graduation…

  By Tammy Elsloo Chairman C of C Welcoming Committee   The Holden Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the community to a ribbon cutting and Grand Opening celebration of our newest downtown business, McCullough Tire. The celebration will be held this Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m. Owners of McCullough Tire, Jim and…

Standing as a beacon of light and hope for the community it has served for well over a century, Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church is still thriving and serving the Lord. The old landmark, located on a quiet country lane north of Holden and Kingsville, has been standing sentry and spreading the Good News Gospel…

The Board of Public Works (BPW) discussed MoDOT updates on 131 Highway at its regular monthly meeting, held Tuesday, July 7. Water Superintendent Tony Lerda said, in reference to the MoDOT work already completed, “Customers on 131 Highway are happy, happy, happy!” Chairman Katy Barrett agreed. “It’s absolutely gorgeous! The whole project has come together…

This white 2007 Chevrolet service truck owned by Dan Atkinson of Holden was stolen near the city lake last Monday morning. The truck was recovered Tuesday evening, July 14, parked on 58 Highway in Strasburg. According to Atkinson, many items were stolen off of the vehicle. Watch the Image for a list of stolen items.…