For April our Police Chief Preston Schmidt talks about bicycle safety and wearing helmets. Visit https://5il.co/1ruz9 to view this month’s Safety Brief and return each month for his latest reminder.
Are you on the unclaimed property listing for the City of Hollister? The updated listing may be viewed here https://5il.co/1ruz8 Contact City Hall for more information, 417-334-3262.
The Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them and Triple Diamond Real Estate at this month's Business After Hours. Tuesday, April 18th, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, mix, mingle and network with your Hollister Chamber. Triple Diamond Real Estate is located at 11000 Historic Highway 165. Visit www.hollisterchamber.net or call 417-334-3050 for more information.
The month of April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Taney County ADAPT recognizes that spring is a time for celebration with many families planning for graduation and prom. Please help keep our students safe by sharing the attached information. Please contact the ADAPT Coalition for more information.
Today and tomorrow there will be volunteers picking up trash on State Hwy BB. Please use caution and drive slow.
This Saturday, April 15th, State of the Ozarks kicks off the Hollister Farmer's Market at 108 Chad Lane. The Market will be open every Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm and Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Follow their Facebook page, @hollisterfarmersmarket for updates on the items available and the latest on market days.
City Hall will be closed Friday, April 14th from 8:45am until 1:15pm for our annual employee meeting. Please contact the Police Department during this time for immediate assistance, 417-334-3000.
The Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them at Hollister Night at the Springfield Cardinals, Friday April 21st. One of the largest community nights at the ballpark, game time is scheduled for 6:35pm. Contact the Hollister Chamber for more information, 417-334-3050.
Please be advised – Hollister High School will participate in a mock crash event on April 11. Emergency vehicles will respond. This is a mock event for educational purposes only.
One of the most popular questions the past couple of weeks has been “Is there one or two in the nest?” Thank you to Tricia Wilkinson Shimon for sharing some images she captured this morning, and for helping us answer our question, two Eaglets in the nest. It has been exciting to watch the Eagles along Turkey Creek this spring. Thank you to everyone that has shared photos and for being kind and respectful as you view them.
The City of Hollister Planning Commission will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, April 11th. Please visit https://5il.co/1s60n to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
Evergreen Street at Business 65 has reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience as we completed the necessary repairs.
The City of Hollister wishes you and your loved ones a very Happy Easter.
Join the City of Hollister and the Downing Street Merchants at our annual downtown revitalization event, Revive 65. This Earth Day, Saturday, April 22nd from 9:00am until 1:00pm, volunteers will converge downtown and throughout Hollister to awaken our community for spring. We will plant flower beds, pick up litter and debris and clean the curb line and sidewalk along Downing Street. If you are interested in joining us, contact Denise Olmstead at 417-337-8315, or deputycityadmin@cityofhollister.com, to volunteer or provide services for the event. All equipment will be provided, and lunch will conclude the event.
Join Southern Missouri Arts Connection at their April Gallery Opening featuring artist Trevor McDonald. The exhibit opens with a reception tomorrow, Friday April 6th at 6:00pm. Visit https://5il.co/1qxe5 to view the full news release. Contact the gallery for more information.
The Taney County Health Department (TCHD) is proud to present House of Hope with the 2023 Public Health Champion Award. TCHD staff annually nominate an individual or community partner who has made a difference in public health during the previous year. The Public Health Champion Award is presented annually as part of National Public Health Week, celebrated during the first full week of April. To view the full release visit https://5il.co/1s2fm
The City of Hollister Board of Aldermen will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, April 6th. Please visit https://5il.co/1s2qa to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
The tornado warning has been allowed to expire. The thunderstorm warning will remain in effect until 6:45 AM.
Tornado warning for Hollister please take shelter now.
Here is some important information regarding the FEMA Shelter at the Hollister Schools -- In the event of a tornado, there is a FEMA shelter located on the Hollister School Campus between the middle school and high school (directly across from the football stadium entrance). The FEMA shelter is designed to withstand an EF5 tornado. When a tornado watch is issued for Taney County, a member of the FEMA Shelter Team will prepare the shelter for opening. At the time a tornado warning is issued the shelter will be opened. During the school day, due to capacity and safety procedures, the FEMA shelter is for students and staff only. However, when school is not in session the FEMA shelter is open to all members of the Hollister community.
The Hollister Emergency Operations Center operates at the Hollister Police Station. During the threat of severe weather events, the operations center monitors the National Weather Service. It will utilize the City of Hollister App to send out an alert to residents of severe weather events. For more information on the app visit the City of Hollister’s website, www.cityofhollister.com.
For more information on preparing for severe weather, visit https://www.weather.gov/lsx/severeweek.
