City of Hollister -

As we wrap up phase one of our upgrades to Chad A Fuqua Memorial Park, we would like to say thank you for your patience as we have had areas of the park closed to visitors. The walking trail will reopen this evening, but we ask that you use caution as the final touches on the new portions of sidewalk will be completed next week as well as the areas that were removed for drainage installation. If you visit often, you may notice that the gazebo has been removed due to its condition. There are plans to replace this structure later this year. A huge shout out to our Public Works and Parks Departments as they worked quickly this week to minimize closures! Stay tuned for more upgrades to come to your City Park.

The City of Hollister and the Hollister Police Department is excited to welcome the newest member of our team, Ernie Valdez. Officer Valdez and his family have lived in The Ozarks area for over 16 years. He comes to us with previous law enforcement and private security experience. Officer Valdez is a family man with a strong family background in law enforcement. Officer Valdez looks forward to serving this community with pride. Welcome to the Hollister community Officer Valdez.

The last day to register to vote in the April 7, 2026, General Municipal Election is Wednesday, March 11th. Please visit https://www.taneycounty.org/index.php?section=departments&department=8&page=10525 or contact the Taney County Clerk for more information. You may also register to vote at Hollister City Hall. A sample ballot may be viewed at https://aptg.co/df9CD-

Hollister City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents' Day. Please contact Public Works, 417-331-0624 for immediate assistance with your utility during this time.

The City of Hollister is accepting bids for the construction of the sidewalk extension along Birch Street, from Mall Road to Industrial Park Drive. Please visit https://5il.co/3tk29 to view the full notice and details regarding bid requirements. Please contact Great River Engineering or our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information. Bids will be accepted until 10:00am on Wednesday, February 18th.

Great progress is being made in Chad A Fuqua Memorial Park this week as we make upgrades to the stormwater drainage and repair areas along the walking trail. Thank you for your patience as we continue to improve our City Park. Work will continue this week and next as weather permits. Please use caution when in the park and be mindful of work zones.

Please join the City of Hollister in congratulating Tony Murphy on his first anniversary. Mr. Murphy is a member of our Parks Department, and in addition to keeping our parks looking great, he helps at many of the events throughout our community. Thank you for your dedication to Hollister and Happy First Work Anniversary!!

The City of Hollister's Planning Commission will meet this Tuesday, February 10th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/3tnq6 to view the agenda. Please contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.

As a reminder, construction will begin in Chad A Fuqua Memorial Park Monday, February 9th. We will keep as much of the park open for use while work is completed, but we ask that you avoid the construction zones. Thank you for your patience as we complete these necessary upgrades to your City Park and stay tuned for progress updates.

The Hollister Police Department is proud to introduce our newest member, Officer Doug Bowden. Doug brings a wealth of experience from his distinguished military background and is committed to serving our community with honor and integrity.
Bowden was raised in a military family and moved around the US his whole life and now wishes to call the Ozarks his home.
Beyond the badge, Doug is a dedicated family man who values community, safety, and service. We are excited to have him join the department and look forward to the positive impact he will make in the Hollister community.
Please join us in giving Officer Bowden a warm welcome!

Last Friday, the City of Hollister hosted our annual Legislative Reception. We welcomed our Federal and State Legislators to our community and shared the items that are important to Hollister. We also invited our area partners to join and share their priorities. We are grateful for our relationships at each level of Government, and look forward to a productive 2026.

Starting Monday, February 9th, through the 13th, sections of Chad Fuqua Park will be closed. please use extreme caution when visiting.

Due to water line maintenance, there will be a one lane road on Presbyterian st between Lakeview and Laurel this morning.

The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit featuring the work of photographer Ivan Edson, entitled I Spy With My One Good Eye. The show will run February 6-28 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO.

This exhibit of fine art photography features stunning imagery of wildlife, landscapes, and cityscapes by local artist Ivan Edson. With an eye for detail, Edson uses photography as his artistic medium of choice, providing a creative perspective that captures the personality and mood of his subjects with exquisite clarity

The opening reception will be on Friday evening, February 6, from 6-9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. During the reception, Edson will speak about his photography and answer questions about his work. Attendees may view the exhibit, tour the private studios, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Vintage Paris Coffee kiosk will also be on site.

Visit https://5il.co/3tj0t to view the full release.

Due to water line maintenance, there will be a one lane road on Presbyterian st between Lakeview and Laurel this morning.

Water has been restored to the areas previously listed. Thank you for your patience.

There will be a brief water outage in the area of Bus 65 near tractor supply and Blue Sky LN Near Herman Lumber and the College view apartments. As public works repairs main water line. Will notify when water has been restored.

Due to the recent weather, trash services this past week have been impacted. To accommodate last week Republic will pick up extra bags this Tuesday along with your regular trash pickup. Please have all items at the curb no later than 6:00 A.M. Route times may vary due to the additional pickup. Recycling pickup will remain as scheduled.

Today, The Hollister Police department is proud to unveil our newly designed police badges — a symbol of service, integrity, and our unwavering commitment to the Hollister community we are honored to protect. These updated badges reflect both tradition and progress. The new badge comes with new leadership as Chief Stirewalt assumes command as the Chief of Police, the new badge incorporates modern elements that represent our continued dedication to professionalism, accountability, and unity.

Every badge issued is more than a piece of metal. It is a promise — to stand for justice, to serve with compassion, and to uphold the trust our community places in us every day. We look forward to wearing these badges with pride as we continue building strong relationships, fostering transparency, and working together for a safer, stronger Hollister community.