Area News

  On Monday, May 11, 2020, the Holden R-III Board of Education approved the employment of Spencer Gudde as K-12 activities director for the Holden District, beginning on July 1, 2020. For the past 19 years, Gudde has taught math at Holden High School in addition to coaching football, cross country, wrestling and track. “I…

On Monday, May 11, the Holden R-III Board of Education approved the employment of Dr. Joseph Parkhurst as principal for Holden High School, beginning on July 1, 2020.   Dr. Parkhurst has served as athletic/activities director and assistant principal at HHS for the past five years. Before moving into administration, he was a social studies…

  As Americans prepare to celebrate Memorial Day, we are reminded of the many brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we might remain a free people, and be able to live in peace in these United States. Throughout America’s rich history, the selfless men and women of our Armed Forces have laid…

The Holden VFW, its Auxiliary, and the American Legion will host a Memorial Day ceremony at the Holden Cemetery on Monday, May 25. Flags will be raised on Saturday, May 23, at the cemetery, and lowered to half-staff at 9 a.m. on Memorial Day. There will be a 21-Gun Salute and a small ceremony and…

  Kingsville School Board filled a vacant seat at its regular May meeting, held last Thursday night. The seat was available because former board member Kristel Reiman resigned her position. The board interviewed two candidates for the open board position. Chris Truby was selected by the board to fill the open seat and finish Reiman’s…

  Holden resident and nature lover Jillian Gregg recently completed a humanitarian project that is sure to warm the hearts of many. Jillian got the idea in April to purchase bird feeders and/or hanging baskets and place them outside the windows of residents at Holden Manor Care Center and Bristol Manor. Jillian is a disc…

  The 72 members of the HHS Class of 2020 are celebrating their accomplishments of the last 13 years! The R-III District has been holding individual graduation  ceremonies for the seniors May 5-8, as a way to honor them in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The Class of 2020 will have some unique memories of…

Johnson County Clerk, Diane Thompson, reminds registered voters who will be absent from their polling location on June 2 that absentee ballots are now available. Absentee voting for the June 2 (formerly the April 7) General Municipal Election will continue through 5 p.m. Monday, June 1 at the Johnson County Courthouse, Voter Registration Office. The…

With the announcement from Governor Mike Parson, as well as Johnson County Community Health Services (JCCHS), regarding the reopening of Missouri, local churches have announced their plans for reopening for public worship. New Life Fellowship – We will have two services to limit the number of attendees being too close to one another per the…

Holden will once again be observing the National Day of Prayer tonight (Thursday). Everyone is invited to join your neighbors tonight, Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m. in the downtown park. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Hallar Building. There will be worship music and sharing and prayer from…