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  On Monday, June 8, the Holden R-III School District Board of Education approved the employment of Grant Guevel as assistant principal for Holden High School. Guevel will begin his duties on July 1, 2020. He has served as an educator, curriculum director, and a reserve administrator during his educational career. Before moving into administration,…

Amid the civil unrest and riots in our country right now with all of the protests going on, Holden boasts its own demonstrator. Holden resident Michelle Landrum began her protests, marching near the police station and city hall, on June 9. Driven by her Christian convictions, Michelle says she felt like now was the time…

  The Board of Public Works (BPW) heard a refinancing report at its regular monthly meeting, held Tuesday, June 2. Water Superintendent Tony Lerda introduced Todd Goffoy, Managing Director of Public Finance Investment Banking for Piper Sandler. Goffoy presented refinancing options for the 2004 bond issue for building the lagoon and the 2015 lease option…

  New Life Fellowship announces its Vacation Bible School Block Party, set for June 14, 15 and 16. The Biblical educational, fun evenings will include games, crafts, a magic show, sack meal, a cake walk and much more! Experience a Carnival Maze through the Bible story of Joseph’s life! It is for children, ages three…

              The Holden Street Fair, set for August 27-29, is still on, according to word received from the Holden Fair Board. Continue to watch the Image for updates and procedures to keep everyone safe while our hometown celebrates this time-honored annual tradition! Image File Photos

  The thrills, chills and spills of the annual Chamber of Commerce Rodeo unfortunately have been cancelled this year, due to the COVID pandemic. The two-day wild ride is usually held in June but organizers had to make the difficult decision to cancel it this year. Watch for its return next year, promising to be…

  Work continues on the MoDOT project, with crews currently in the final stages on Olive St. The last phase on Olive will be the new surface on the roadway. Workers have already completed ADA sidewalks, ditches, gutters and infrastructure. Sodding is expected to begin this week and within two weeks, pavers will begin milling…

  On Saturday, May 23, Camp Valor Outdoors hosted its First Annual Cornhole Tournament, much to the delight of those participating and an excited crowd of onlookers. Organizers report the tournament was a huge success, with 20 two-man teams competing. When the smoke cleared from the heat of the competition, four men were left standing as…

  Classmates from the Kingsville graduating Class of 2020 bid farewell to the hallowed halls of Kingsville High and are preparing for their upcoming commencement exercises. The R-I District has announced Kingsville graduation has been postponed again and will now be held on Friday, July 24 at 7 p.m., with Baccalaureate set for Wednesday, July 22. Although…