Corner of 2nd Street and Elm Street are closed until 1:00 pm today. Please use alternate route.
The Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) will present the work of local up and coming artist Olivia Stephens in a solo exhibit, Strange as Ever, at the SMAC Art Center at 7 Downing Street, Hollister, Missouri, September 1 - 30. She has been SMAC’s Artist in Resident for the past year, a position made possible through grants from Community Foundation of the Ozarks and Springfield Regional Arts Council. An opening reception will take place, Friday, September 1 at 6:00pm. Visit https://5il.co/232r3 to view the full release.
Be ready to cheer on your Hollister Tigers this fall and support the Hollister Schools Foundation with apparel from their online store at https://woashirts.myshopify.com/collections/hollister-school . The Hollister Schools Foundation is committed to breaking down the barriers to learning for students through partnerships and programs that serve the needs of the whole child. Our aim is to empower students to achieve their academic goals and dreams for the future while leaving an imprint of love and hope on the young lives touched by the Hollister R-V Schools. Proceeds from each purchase will help the Foundation fulfill their mission. Contact a Board Member at foundation@hollisterschools.com for more information.
Water has been restored to Oakwood Estates thank for your patience. Public Works.
Thank you to our associates celebrating work anniversaries during the month of August. We are grateful for your service to the City of Hollister and our community.
Oakwood Estate's will be experiencing a breif water outage will notifie when water has been restored.
This month, City Administrator Rick Ziegenfuss gives a brief update on our annual audit and streets slated for an overlay. Visit https://5il.co/22007 to view the full list here.
The City of Hollister is currently accepting applications for board members to serve on the Park Board. Individuals must be 18 years of age and reside within the City Limits. This is a volunteer position that meets at 6:00pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Contact City Hall for more information, or print out an application at https://5il.co/1um0a
To improve safety and highlight the beauty of the Historic Train Depot/Community Center, the City of Hollister has been busy adding a sidewalk and clearing overgrown shrubs. In the coming weeks, watch for the installation of a new fence along the railroad tracks and lighting around the Depot.
Registration is now open for the 2023 Color Me Grape 5K. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Hollister and the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce, kick off their annual Grape & Fall Festival with a fun run. All proceeds from the Color Me Grape 5K will go to support Together Forever, a Skyler Sanders Family Foundation. Visit www.hollisterchamber.net for more information and to register for the Color Me Grape 5K, and plan to spend the day at the Grape & Fall Festival on October 14th.
The City of Hollister Board of Adjustment will hold their August meeting on Wednesday, August 23rd, at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/217zi to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
As a reminder, school is back in session tomorrow, Monday, August 21st. Please allow for extra time during your morning and afternoon commutes and watch for students walking to school and buses on roadways. Welcome back Tigers!!
Are you a people person? Do you look forward to providing exceptional customer service each day? Are you interested in joining a community and not just having a job? Then check out our current opening at https://5il.co/21mau for an Office Clerk at City Hall. In addition to a competitive wage, the City of Hollister offers an excellent benefit package including health insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, just to name a few. Contact Sharon, Human Resources Administrator at slea@hollistermo.gov, for more details, or visit https://5il.co/1k8r5 to complete an application packet.
Have you noticed anything new lately? The City of Hollister and our Park Board is excited to debut new picnic tables at the Community Center/Depot and on Downing Street at the Picnic Platform. Continue to watch for improvements to be completed at the Depot with a new sidewalk and fence to come soon.
The City of Hollister Board of Aldermen will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday, August 17th. Please visit https://5il.co/227op to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
Hollister School’s back-to-school event, Night of the Tiger, is tonight. Please be alerted to increased traffic around the schools and take caution when traveling Highway BB during this time.
The team at City Hall is joining local governments throughout the country in celebrating #CityHallSelfie Day!! We took advantage of a beautiful day to step outside for our photo. We are proud to serve our community and look forward to seeing you at City Hall soon!! @ELGLNetwork
The City of Hollister Park Board will hold a regularly scheduled meeting this Tuesday, August 15th at 4:30pm at the Hollister School District Office. Please visit https://5il.co/21tz3 to view the agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more information.
Both lanes of Evergreen Avenue have been reopened. Public Works
With school starting soon, this month Chief Preston Schmidt shares tips for safety during travel to and from school. Visit https://5il.co/215wf to view this month's safety brief.
