Area News

The Holden Area Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the annual Downtown Trick or Treat. The event, set for Friday, Oct. 31 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., promises to be one of the best ever. As in the past, businesses up and down second street will he handing out candy to what is expected…

One last reminder for those ladies who would like to enjoy an evening to themselves – Witches Night Out is set for Thursday, Oct. 9. The evening is designed as a ladies night out, filled with fun things to do like shopping, dressing up in a Halloween costume and, in general, having an enjoying time.…

Passion For The Cure is set to take place this coming Sunday, Oct. 12. The annual event is designed to provide information about the various types of cancer, share experiences of those who have been touched by the disease and provide hope to those currently battling with it. The time for the event is set…

From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to robotics labs, 4-H youth in Johnson County are proving they’re not just ready for the future – they’re Beyond Ready. During National 4-H Week, celebrated Oct. 5–11, 2025, 4-H’ers will share how 4-H equips young people with the skills, confidence, and resilience to lead in a world full…

John Roberts Publisher, Holden Image A report on Clearwater Solutions, the water management company in line to assume the services now provided by O&M Enterprises, and general activities topped the September meeting of the Holden Board of Public Works… See Full Story In This Week’s edition of the Holden Image…

A Kite Festival described as a “Flight Over Holden” featuring the nationally renowned team “Great American Kits” is set to fill the skies from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., this coming Saturday (Sept. 27) at the Holden City Lake area. At that time a mass of show kites and colorful inflatables can be witnessed from…

The Holden City Council heard various departmental updates and passed various resolutions and ordinances at its monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 18 Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe opened the meeting by asking for approval to add one item, requested by council members, regarding City Executive Assistant roles and responsibilities to the agenda. That was approved and the…

The annual MSTPA Truck & Tractor Pull is all set for this coming Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Holden Industrial Park. See This Week’s Image for more information.  

F&C Bank has been recognized as one of the top-performing banks in Missouri, earning the #8 spot in the Bank Performance Report’s (BPR) Q2 2025 rankings. The report evaluates all 203 commercial banks operating in Missouri and is published quarterly by BPR, a respected national banking analytics provider. The BPR evaluates financial institutions across a…

Last week marked the conclusion of a coordinated multi-agency operation targeting active warrants throughout Johnson County. According to a press release from the Johnson County Sheriff’s office, 31 active warrants were cleared during the sweep. The release went on to report the following: “This comprehensive operation was a collaborative effort involving representatives from the Johnson…