The City of Hollister wishes you and your loved ones a very Happy Easter!! May your day be filled with joy.

Remember to vote this Tuesday, April 7th, in the General Municipal Election. Visit https://aptg.co/df9CD- to view a sample ballot. Precinct locations may be viewed at https://aptg.co/BZFMmq.

It’s time to get ready for Kindergarten Round-Up at Hollister Early Childhood Center! We can’t wait to meet our newest group of learners and welcome them to the Tiger family. If your child will be 5 years old before August 1, 2026, they are eligible to start kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year! Scan the QR code to sign up today!
This is a great opportunity to meet our staff, explore the school, and get your little one excited for their big adventure.
This is a great opportunity to meet our staff, explore the school, and get your little one excited for their big adventure.

The City of Hollister's Board of Aldermen will hold their next meeting, Thursday April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm at City Hall. Please visit https://aptg.co/Kh0Vz- to view the agenda. Contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.

Hollister City Hall will be closed this Friday, April 3rd from 9:00am until 1:00pm for our Annual Employee Meeting. Please contact Public Works, 417-331-0624 during this time for immediate assistance with your utilities. Thank you for allowing our team the time to come together for training and annual updates.

The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will host a solo exhibit featuring the work of artist Joeaux Robey, entitled Awakening the Buddha Within. The show will run April 3-25 at the SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing Street, in historic Hollister, MO. The opening reception will be on Friday evening, April 3, from 6-9 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public. During the reception, Robey will speak about her art and answer questions. Attendees may view the exhibit, tour the private studios, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Vintage Paris Coffee kiosk will also be on site. The full news release may be read at https://aptg.co/Tj-V4g

Please join the City of Hollister in congratulating Daren Solomon on his retirement. Thank you for over 26 years of dedication to Hollister and for taking pride in serving your community. We wish you all the best for your retirement.





Traffic Update. . .South Maple Street has reopened to traffic. Thank you for your patience as work was completed.

Traffic Alert - South Maple Street is currently closed at the Kohler Creek Crossing (near Creekside Village Apartments) due to a downed cable line across the roadway. Crews are on scene to repair the cable. Please use an alternate route at this time.

Today, Chief Stirewalt and Deputy City Administrator Denise Olmstead visited Kirbyville Middle School for their Annual Career Fair. Students asked tough questions about careers in government, what a typical day at work is and some of the favorite parts of our jobs. Thank you to the Kirbyville Middle School team for allowing us the opportunity to talk about municipal government and share the morning with your students.





The City of Hollister's Board of Adjustment will hold their monthly meeting this Wednesday, March 25th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Please visit https://aptg.co/Fz9Y1q 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.

Plan to join the City of Hollister as we congratulate Daren Solomon on his retirement and thank him for more than 26 years of service to our Community. A reception will take place Thursday, March 26th at 2:00pm at the Hollister Train Depot/Community Center. A short presentation will take place at 2:30pm. Details on Mr. Solomon's career with the City of Hollister may be viewed at https://aptg.co/b-M6xc. Contact Denise for more information, dolmstead@hollistermo.gov


Water will be off from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm today on South Maple st from the water tower to the end of South Maple, due to water line maintenance.

Water has been restored in the area of Keeter Heights and Hillbilly as repairs have been made.There will be fire hydrants on as we flush lines.Thank you for your patience.

Water will be off in the area of Keeter Heights and Hillbilly Lane due to a water main break. Thank you for your patience as we make these repairs
The City of Hollister's Board of Aldermen will hold their regularly scheduled meeting Thursday, March 19th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://aptg.co/1Z4Tf_ to view the agenda. Contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.

Root St off of BB-Hwy will be closed to through traffic as a sewer service line is being installed. Will notify when road has been reopened.

The City of Hollister's Park Board will meet on Tuesday, March 17th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Please visit https://aptg.co/QyJ5jj to view the agenda. Contact our City Clerk, bepps@hollistermo.gov for more information.

The City of Hollister's Board of Adjustment is looking for their next member. If you are interested in serving your community and would like to learn more, please visit https://5il.co/25p84 to view the requirements for this volunteer position. Contact Kathy, kknight@hollistermo.gov for more information.

