Please join the City of Hollister as we celebrate our Utility Clerk Chris White. Chris is celebrating her fourteenth work anniversary with Hollister. Thank you for your continued dedication to our community!!
Upgrades are underway at the Braden Park Pickleball Courts. Resurfacing of the current courts along with the installation of two new courts is on schedule to be completed in two weeks. As the improvements are made, Public Works is taking this time of court closure to install a new sidewalk from the parking lot. Thank you for your patience as we complete these updates and we look forward to your return to the courts soon.
The City of Hollister would like to continue thanking our July 4th Fireworks Sponsors. We are grateful for your support in our annual display, and look forward to celebrating our 74th anniversary in 2027!! Visit https://aptg.co/5JfQGl to check out today's partners.
We hope you enjoyed our July 4th Fireworks Celebration! The City of Hollister could not do this show without the amazing support of our sponsors. Visit https://aptg.co/9pqrLc to see a short clip of a few of our community partners.
Water service has been restored to the Greenbrier area. Thank you for your patience and understanding while our crew's completed the necessary repairs.
The City of Hollister is excited to share Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor Brent Daniels and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Cody Gibbs are celebrating their 4th anniversary with our community! Please join us as we congratulate them on their work anniversary. Thank you Brent and Cody for your service to Hollister!
Happy 250th Birthday to the United States! As we look forward to our 73rd Annual Fireworks Show, please use caution when traveling through town today. Allow extra time this evening, prepare for traffic congestion, and be alert to pedestrians. Happy Independence Day from the City of Hollister!
Tomorrow the City of Hollister will celebrate Independence Day and Americas 250th Birthday with our 73rd Annual Fireworks Show. If you plan to join us downtown, here are a few helpful reminders to ensure that your visit is enjoyable.
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit featuring the work of artist Kevin Kelly entitled The Opposite of Breaking News. The show will run July 3 through August 1 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO. Kevin Kelly is a fine art painter from Wichita, Kansas. He teaches drawing and painting at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas. Kelly received a Bachelor of Art Education degree and a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from Wichita State University. The opening reception will be on Friday evening, July 3, from 6-9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. During the reception, Kelly will speak about his art and answer questions. Attendees may view the exhibit, tour the private studios, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Vintage Paris Coffee kiosk will also be on site. Visit https://aptg.co/PrFpmR to view the full release from SMAC.
The City of Hollister's Board of Aldermen will meet this Thursday, July 2nd at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://aptg.co/K9YNqr to view the agenda. Contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.
Hollister City Hall will be closed this Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day. Please contact Public Works, 417-331-0624, during this time for immediate assistance with your utility.
Traffic Update - BB Hwy at Jane Street has reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Traffic Alert - please use caution on BB Hwy at Jane Street due to a motor vehicle accident. Please use an alternative route if possible.
Please use caution when traveling in the area of Esplanade and Gray street.Construction crew's are currently working on the sewer line, and traffic delays or lane closures may occur. Please slow down, watch for workers and equipment, and consider using an alternate route if possible. Thank you for your patience.
Upgrades are coming to Braden Recreational Complex. Beginning July 6th, work will begin to resurface the current pickleball courts as well as add two additional courts. Public Works will begin installation of a new sidewalk along the parking lot and to the court area. All work is dependent on weather and is expected to take two to three weeks. During this time, the pickleball courts will be closed, and please use caution around any work zones. We are excited to bring these upgrades to Braden Park, and appreciate your patience during this time. Contact City Hall, dolmstead@hollistermo.gov for more information.
Congratulations to Joanna Stottle as she celebrates her ninth work anniversary with the City of Hollister where she serves as the Records Specialist for the Police Department. Please join the City of Hollister as we thank Joanna for her commitment to Hollister.
With the opening of fireworks stands on June 20th, it is important to review the City of Hollister ordinances, and when it is permitted to light fireworks within the city limits. The discharge of fireworks is only permitted from July 1st through July 5th, 2:00pm to 10:00pm. On July 4th, fireworks are permitted until midnight. There are also many locations where fireworks are not permitted throughout Hollister. Visit https://aptg.co/PFVj_2 to view the ordinances and contact City Hall for more information, 417-334-3262.
The City of Hollister is accepting bids for the painting of the interior of City Hall. The bid notice may be viewed at https://aptg.co/SGtkjR. Bids will be accepted until 10:00am on Tuesday, June 30th. Contact Denise, dolmstead@hollistermo.gov for more information.
Use caution on Taneycomo Hill Drive today, as it will intermittently be a one lane road, due to construction.
The intersection at Taneycomo Hill and Gray st will be closed due to sewer line maintenance today between 1:45 and 2:45.
