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!!!
Our Downing Street Christmas Tree Lighting will officially kick-off the holiday season in Hollister, this Friday, November 7th at 6:00pm. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as the Hollister Schools and School of the Ozarks Choirs sing. Our special guest, Santa Claus, will join Mayor Long and flip-the-switch to turn on our Christmas lights. Contact City Hall for more information and plan to join us Friday.
Westminster has been reopened as work has been completed thank you.
Westminster between Presbyterian St and Knox Ave will be closed to thru traffic as Public works removes tree from roadway. Will notify when road has been reopened.
The entrance to Evergreen St from Bus 65 has been reopened to thru traffic. Thank you for your patience.
The City of Hollister's Board of Aldermen will hold their regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, November 6 at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/3rz2w to view the agenda and contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit featuring the work of glass artist Kat Weltha, entitled We’ve Been Here The Whole Time. The show will run November 7-29 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO. A collection of fragile and intricate artworks will fill the gallery with an intriguing interplay of light and glass. The exhibit seeks to “display the spectrum of identity that has been a part of our humanity for all time,” says Weltha. The pieces depict beautifully familiar imagery while also conveying deeper meaning. The exhibit will showcase two large glass installations with over 300 pieces as well as several smaller works. The opening reception will be on Friday evening, November 7, from 6-9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. During the reception, Weltha will speak about her art, its meaning, and her creative process. Attendees may view the exhibit, tour the private studios, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Vintage Paris Coffee kiosk will also be on site.
Reminder: Road is now closed to the entrance of Evergreen off of Bus 65. Will send a notification when road has been reopened.
Reminder: The entrance to Evergreen St from Bus 65 will be closed tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. please use alternative route. Will be closed most of the day. Will send notification when road has been reopened.
The beginning of Evergreen St. off of Bus. 65 will be closed on Wednesday November 5 starting at 7 a.m., as the Gas company installs a new service line. There will be detour signs indicating what route to take please follow signs thank you. We will notify when the road has been opened.
Happy Halloween! Please be alert to increased pedestrian traffic in downtown for our Annual Trunk-or-Treat on Downing Street from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. Also use caution throughout the evening for trick-or-treaters visiting neighborhoods.
There will be crews preforming work in and around the road on Esplanade dr, near the Depot today and tomorrow. Please use caution while driving in the area.
The City of Hollister will welcome a new Chief of Police February 1, 2026. Robert "Bert" Stirewalt II will join the Hollister Police Department after serving with the Taney County Sheriff's Department for over 23 years. Visit https://5il.co/3rm8d to view the full news release. Contact Denise for more information, dolmstead@hollistermo.gov
Save the date and plan to join the City of Hollister as we kick-off the Christmas season on Downing Street. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies as the Hollister High School and School of the Ozarks Choirs sing. Mayor Long will be joined by our special guest, Santa Claus, to flip the switch and officially welcome Christmas to Hollister. Contact City Hall for more details, dolmstead@hollistermo.gov.
The City of Hollister's Park Board will hold their regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/3r8s6 to view the agenda and contact our City Clerk bepps@hollistermo.gov for more details.
Water will be off in the area of Laurel and Presbyterian St. for a water line repair. Thank you for your patience.
Public Works will be repairing the block retaining wall on the sharp curve under the railroad tracks on Railroad Avenue. Please use extreme caution when traveling in this area
Join the City of Hollister as we celebrate Halloween, Friday October 31st. Limited spaces are still available for trunk participants. Contact our Parks Director Jeramie to be a part of the evening.
The City of Hollister welcomed Taneyville Middle School to our community this morning. We shared with the students about our careers and what it means to serve Hollister. Thank you to Taneyville for spending your morning with us and learning about careers in municipal government.
