Hollister City Hall will be closed for our annual Employee Lunch on Friday, December 12th from 11:00am until 1:00pm. Thank you for your cooperation as we celebrate the holidays as a team.
Our Mitten Tree at City Hall is looking warm with all the items our community has donated. There is still time to help others stay warm this winter. Stop by City Hall to decorate our tree with mittens, hats, scarves and gloves. Thank you to everyone that has helped by donating this season!
As the end of the year approaches, please remember to renew your pet licenses for 2026. It is also a great time to register your dog or cat for the first time. Pet licenses help us return your lost pet. Please remember to bring proof of rabies vaccination for your pet's license. Contact City Hall for more information, 417-334-3262.
The City of Hollister's Planning Commission will meet this Tuesday, December 9th at 6:00pm. Please visit https://5il.co/3ssy4 to view the agenda and contact our City Clerk bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.
Santa in the Park is today from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Chad A Fuqua Park. Please be alert to pedestrians and traffic downtown during this time.
You may have heard. . .that on Fridays in Hollister WE WEAR BLUE!!! This week, our Christmas Trees are joining in supporting #TEAMHOLLISTER. Stop by Connell Park, Hulland Park or visit Downing Street and see the community spirit for yourself. We also had Dr. Sean Woods, Hollister Schools Superintendent, pick the design this week for Downing Street and help us kick off #TEAMHOLLISTER for Christmas!
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit featuring the work of artist Alex Tabor, entitled The Fabled Innocence. The show will run December 5-29 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO. The opening reception will be on Friday evening, December 5, from 6-9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. During the reception, Tabor will be available to answer questions about his art. Attendees may view the exhibit, tour the private studios, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Vintage Paris Coffee kiosk will also be on site.
The filing period to be on the ballot for the April 2026 Municipal Election will open on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 and close on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Those interested in serving as an Elected Official will need to file during this time. Contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for details or more information.
Traditions form at Christmas and during this season, you can join the City of Hollister as we begin a new one!! Visit City Hall and help us decorate our Community Christmas Tree. Bring in ornaments that remind you of Hollister and share its story on our social media. Remember to tag our social media page and begin to grow our new tradition. Contact Denise, dolmstead@hollistermo.gov for more information and visit https://5il.co/3sp5p to view a short video.
The City of Hollister's Board of Aldermen will hold their regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, December 4th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/3sp87 to view the agenda and contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday!! Visit Hollister, dine and shop to support your local small businesses.
The City of Hollister gives thanks today for the amazing community we serve. We wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Now through the end of the year, Hollister will shine bright with the Christmas Spirit. Each season, we add and upgrade our decorations to bring joy to our community. We could not do this each year without your support. If you would like to donate to our decoration campaign, you may send them to PO Box 638, Hollister, MO 65673, or stop by City Hall to donate in person. Thank you for your continued support and wishing you and yours all the best this holiday season.
The City of Hollister is hiring!! If you love providing exceptional customer service, getting to know our residents and have a passion for Hollister, then our Office Clerk role is for you!! Visit https://5il.co/3s5sh to view more details and find an application packet at https://5il.co/1k8r5. Contact Human Resources slea@hollistermo.gov for more information.
City Hall will be closed for Thanksgiving November 27 and 28. Please contact Public Works, 417-331-0624, during this time for immediate utility needs.
Yesterday evening, the Board of Aldermen had the privilege to honor Western Taney County Fire Protection District's retiring Fire Chief Chris Berndt. We are thankful for your partnership with the City and your service and dedication to Hollister. We wish you all the best on your retirement!!
Our Mitten Tree is feeling blessed today, as Renea Daniels, Wendy Youngblood and Alice Yeager have stopped by this week to decorate it. While it hasn't felt like winter, we are collecting items to help our community once those temperatures drop. Stop by City Hall with your mittens, gloves, hats and scarves, and join in decorating our Mitten Tree and thank you to everyone for your support!!
The City of Hollister's Board of Aldermen will hold their regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, November 20th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/3sfhw to view the agenda. Contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.
Save the date. . .The City of Hollister will join CORE, America's Muralist and the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce for a dedication and ribbon cutting honoring our Hollister America 250 Mural. Contact dolmstead@hollistermo.gov for more information.
The City of Hollister's Park Board will hold their regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/3sbsd to view the agenda. Contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.
