Welcome back Tigers!! Hollister Schools kick off the 2025-2026 school year tomorrow, August 18th. Please be alert when traveling for school buses and for students walking to campus. Plan additional time for your commute. Have a great year, Tigers!!
Yesterday evening, City of Hollister Team Members joined our community to welcome the Hollister Tigers back to campus for the 2025-2026 School Year. Thank you to all our businesses, nonprofits and residents that volunteered at Night of the Tiger, a truly one-of-a-kind event. Welcome Back Tigers!! We are excited to be part of TEAM HOLLISTER!
Thank you to Hollister Public Works for their service into the early morning hours to repair the water main on Industrial Park Drive!! We greatly appreciate our partners at Western Taney Fire Protection District for providing some light to ensure safety on our site. Amazing teamwork was on display, and we are thankful for your commitment to Hollister.
There will be water outages in the area of industrial park drive due to water main break. Will notify when repairs have been made and water is restored.
As you begin to plan your fall home remodels, remember to contact our Building Department prior to starting any work. We can assist you with ensuring your contractor is licensed to work in Hollister as well as comply with codes as the project is completed. Our online building permit portal may be found at https://hollistermo.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/hollistermo Here you may complete a permit application or schedule an inspection with our team. Contact our Building Department, 417-337-9756 for more details.
Public works will be doing some street repairs at the intersection of White River Mountain Boulevard and Evergreen Street today, August 12th. Please use extreme caution when traveling in this area.
The City of Hollister's Planning Commission will hold their regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, August 12th, at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/3nltp to view the agenda. Contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.
It's not too late to take that summer vacation! Visit https://youtu.be/YqSIZNJYZ_s to see why Hollister, Missouri is the perfect destination. Visit our website, www.hollistermo.gov/experience and plan to Experience Hollister!
Work has been completed at Connell Park, and it has reopened. Thank you for your patience as we completed the project.
The City of Hollister's Planning Commission is looking for their next member. If you are passionate about Hollister, looking to serve your community to make a difference and are available the second Tuesday of each month, then this opportunity is for you. Contact Kathy at kknight@hollistermo.gov for more information about this volunteer position or complete an application at https://5il.co/25p87.
Connell Park will be closed tomorrow, August 7th for tree removal. We will send out a notice once the park has reopened. Thank you as we complete the necessary work.
The City of Hollister's Board of Aldermen will hold their regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, August 7th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/3n98v to view the agenda. Contact our City Clerk bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.
Water has been restored to the area of North Esplanade. Leak has been repaired. Thank you for your patience.
There could be a brief water outage in the area of North Esplanade St as public works repairs water line. Will notify when water will be restored.
The City of Hollister is currently accepting applications for board members to serve on the Park Board. Individuals must be 18 years of age and reside within the City Limits. This is a volunteer position that meets at 6:00pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Contact City Hall for more information, or print out an application at https://5il.co/1um0a
Public Works will be doing utility work along South Maple. Please use caution when traveling in the area
It's August, and what better way to kick off the month then celebrating our associates with work anniversaries. Thank you for your service to Hollister and commitment to our community!
Experience Hollister, Missouri!! From the beautiful Ozarks to historic Downing Street, there is something for every adventure you seek. Take a peek of Hollister at https://youtu.be/1C_RVIQKfJ0 then visit hollistermo.gov/experience for more information and to plan your getaway today!
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit of the work of Artist-In-Residence, Audra Welch, entitled I Am Not A Bug. The show will run August 1-30 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO. The opening reception will be on Friday evening, August 1, from 6-9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. 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/3mm0w to view the full release.
The parking lot at Pepper Dog Park will be closed Wednesday, July 30th and Thursday, July 31st for improvements. Thank you for your cooperation as we complete this work.
