The City of Hollister's Board of Aldermen will hold their regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, January 15th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/3tdk3 to view the agenda. Please contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.

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, January 13th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/3tbrj to view the agenda. Please contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.

The City of Hollister invites you to join us in celebrating 27 years of service to the community as Chief Preston Schmidt prepares to retire. We are grateful for Chief's continued dedication to Hollister, and hope you are able to join us.

Thank you to our community for donations on our Mitten Tree this season. We collected gloves, mittens, scarves and hats to help those keep warm this winter season. We are grateful for the support of our residents and businesses, and look forward to sharing your generosity with Hollister.

The City of Hollister is requesting proposals from interested recreational programs for youth, adults, seniors and families in Hollister. Please contact our Parks Director, jbrannon@hollistermo.gov for specifications for submitting proposals. Requests for proposals will be accepted until Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:30pm to Hollister City Hall.

Repairs on the Knox well have been completed. Thank you for your patience
Please join the City of Hollister in congratulating David Brinegar, Corporal with the Hollister Police Department, for his 4-year work anniversary. Thank you for your dedication and service to the Hollister Community!!

The City of Hollister is currently accepting bids for our 2026 July 4th Fireworks Show Shells. Contact our Parks Department, twilliams@hollistermo.gov for more information. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00pm on Tuesday, January 20th at Hollister City Hall.

Update: repairs to the Knox Well, we'll start this morning, January 6th. There might be periods of low water pressure.Please conserve water when possible as we make these repairs. Thank you.
Repairs to the Knox Well, we'll start this morning, January 6th. There might be periods of low water pressure.
Please consume water when possible as we make these repairs. Thank you.
The City of Hollister's Board of Adjustment will meet on Wednesday, January 21st at 6:00pm at City Hall. They will hold public hearings regarding 118 Esplanade, https://5il.co/3t3tp and 191 Lakeview Drive, https://5il.co/3t3tq Visit each link for details. Contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.

Save the date . . .the City of Hollister invites you to join them to celebrate 27 years of service to the community as Chief Preston Schmidt retires. The reception is a come and go event from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Thursday, January 15th. There will be a short program at 2:30pm. Please contact Denise, dolmstead@hollistermo.gov for more information.

Happy New Year from your friends at the City of Hollister!!

The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will present the annual Members Show at the SMAC gallery at 7 Downing Street in Historic Downtown Hollister. Each year, SMAC celebrates our members by inviting them to participate in this much anticipated event. The exhibit will showcase the many talented individuals that comprise our membership. A wide range of mediums including painting, drawing, collage, ceramics, assemblage and more will be on display. The show runs January 2-31. The opening reception will be Friday, January 2, from 6-9pm. Visit https://5il.co/3t3t7 to view the full release.

The City of Hollister is conducting an online auction for a 2002 Ford F650 Dump Truck now through Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The City has contracted with Purple Wave Auction, a company that specializes in internet-only auctions, to give bidders the chance to view items, read descriptions, see pictures and place bids all from the convenience of a computer. Visit https://tinyurl.com/3uvafpkc to view the auction at Purple Wave. Additional questions should be directed to Purple Wave at 866-608-9283.

The City of Hollister Board of Aldermen have cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting for January 1st. We wish everyone a safe and happy New Year! Our next meeting will be January 15th. Please contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.

City Hall will be closed Wednesday, December 31st and Thursday, January 1st for the New Year's holiday. Please contact Public Works, 417-331-0624 for immediate assistance with your utility during this time.

Crews have cleared the scene, and both lanes of Business 65 at Railroad Avenue have reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience!

Please use caution on Business 65 at Railroad Avenue as emergency crews respond to a traffic accident.

