To celebrate Read Across America and honor Dr. Seuss, Hollister’s Mayor Jeff Long and Police Chief Bert Stirewalt visited the Hollister Elementary School. Mayor Long read to the 5th graders while Chief Stirewalt read to the 3rd graders. The students not only enjoyed the stories read but also asked questions about being the Mayor and Police Chief. Thank you to Hollister Schools for the opportunity to join your students and celebrate Read Across America.
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will present a group exhibit entitled ROOTED: The Art of Trees at the SMAC gallery at 7 Downing Street in Historic Downtown Hollister. From traditional to symbolic, from conceptual to abstract, this exhibit explores the intriguing and multi-conceptual theme of trees. Forty artists present works in a wide variety of mediums including painting, drawing, collage, photography, stained glass, and mixed media. The show runs March 6-28. An opening reception will be held on Friday, March 6, from 6-9pm. Visit https://aptg.co/Qfsmkh to view the full release.
Water has been restored to the area that was previously listed this morning. Thank you for your patience.
The City of Hollister’s Board of Adjustment will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Public Hearings will take place for two agenda items. Please visit https://aptg.co/Yt21cL and https://aptg.co/2NZsQL to view more details. Please contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.
Reminder-Water will be off today February 27th from 8:00 am to 8:30 am for Elm st are to business 65/Downing st area, due to water line maintenance .
Water will be off tomorrow February 27th from 8:00 am to 8:30 am for Elm st area to business 65/Downing st area, due to water line maintenance.
Beginning next week, Monday March 2nd, White River Connect contractors will be in the Ashley Square subdivision installing underground utilities. Please refer to the map for impacted areas. They have been made aware of trash pickup on Tuesday and will ensure trucks are able to travel the alleys. If you have questions or would like further information, please contact our Building Department at 417-337-9756.
Walnut st between 2nd st and 1st st will be a one lane road today and tomorrow, due to water line maintenance.
The last day to register to vote in the April 7, 2026, General Municipal Election is Wednesday, March 11th. Please visit https://www.taneycounty.org/index.php?section=departments&department=8&page=10525 or contact the Taney County Clerk for more information. You may also register to vote at Hollister City Hall. A sample ballot may be viewed at https://aptg.co/df9CD-
Today we send congratulations to Justin Layne on his first work anniversary. Mr. Layne is a member of our Public Works Department, more specifically the Streets Section. Mr. Layne previously served Hollister at our Wastewater Treatment Plant. Please join the City of Hollister as we thank Mr. Layne for his service to our community!
The Hollister Police Department is joining the Annual Rotary Chili Cook-Off today. Stop by the Lions Club and vote for your favorite and help raise funds for the Rotary Club grants.
The Hollister Police Department is proud to announce another addition to our team, Matthew Lynch. Officer Lynch has lived in Taney County for the vast majority of his life. He comes to us with previous law enforcement experience. Officer Lynch is an avid outdoorsman and loves the Ozarks. Lynch is a family man and has aspirations of continuing to grow his roots even deeper within the Hollister community by serving and protecting alongside the men and women of the Hollister Police Department.
Please join us in welcoming to the Hollister community Officer Lynch.
The City of Hollister's Board of Aldermen will hold their regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday February 19th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://aptg.co/bC3mzN to view the agenda. Contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.
The City of Hollister's Planning Commission is accepting applications for a new member. If you are interested in serving Hollister, please visit https://aptg.co/l9QjDf to view the details of this volunteer position. Contact Kathy, kknight@hollistermo.gov for more information.
The City of Hollister's Park Board will meet this Tuesday, February 17th, at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://aptg.co/lsdpBP to view the agenda. Contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.
Happy Presidents' Day from the City of Hollister. As a reminder, City Hall is closed today. Please contact Public Works, 417-331-0624 for immediate assistance with your utility.
As we wrap up phase one of our upgrades to Chad A Fuqua Memorial Park, we would like to say thank you for your patience as we have had areas of the park closed to visitors. The walking trail will reopen this evening, but we ask that you use caution as the final touches on the new portions of sidewalk will be completed next week as well as the areas that were removed for drainage installation. If you visit often, you may notice that the gazebo has been removed due to its condition. There are plans to replace this structure later this year. A huge shout out to our Public Works and Parks Departments as they worked quickly this week to minimize closures! Stay tuned for more upgrades to come to your City Park.
The City of Hollister and the Hollister Police Department is excited to welcome the newest member of our team, Ernie Valdez. Officer Valdez and his family have lived in The Ozarks area for over 16 years. He comes to us with previous law enforcement and private security experience. Officer Valdez is a family man with a strong family background in law enforcement. Officer Valdez looks forward to serving this community with pride. Welcome to the Hollister community Officer Valdez.
The last day to register to vote in the April 7, 2026, General Municipal Election is Wednesday, March 11th. Please visit https://www.taneycounty.org/index.php?section=departments&department=8&page=10525 or contact the Taney County Clerk for more information. You may also register to vote at Hollister City Hall. A sample ballot may be viewed at https://aptg.co/df9CD-
Hollister City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 16th, in observance of Presidents' Day. Please contact Public Works, 417-331-0624 for immediate assistance with your utility during this time.
