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.

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 Mitten Tree has returned to City Hall!! Help the City of Hollister collect mittens, gloves, scarves and hats for our residents this holiday season. Bring your items to City Hall to decorate the tree and help your neighbors stay warm this winter 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.

Celebrating our associates and all those that have served our country in honor of Veteran's Day. Thank you for your service.


The City of Hollister's Planning Commission will hold their regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, November 11th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/3rqwr to view the agenda. Contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.

Downing Street Christmas Tree Lighting is tonight from 6:00pm to 6:45pm. Please use caution as you travel downtown and be alert to pedestrians at the event.

The City of Hollister Team spent this beautiful autumn morning Welcome Waving at the Hollister Elementary School and Early Childhood Center. We look forward to welcoming the students, parents, teachers and staff to campus and wishing them a great Friday. Go Tigers!!!



