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News
Nokomis Approves Budget
Posted April 29, 2010 at 11:57 am
Prior to the start of the regular meeting on Monday evening, April 26, the Nokomis City Council held a
public hearing to present the budget for fiscal year 2010-11. There was no public comment. [Full Story]
Smoke-Free Ban, Spring Flowers On Busy Nokomis Council Agenda
Posted April 15, 2010 at 9:19 am
The Nokomis City Council met on Monday evening facing a lengthy agenda and a room full of visitors with
various topics to discuss. Hugh Satterlee, administrator of the Montgomery County Health Department,
addressed the council regarding the Smoke Free Illinois Act. While the smoke-free ban in public
establishments has become law, it is difficult to enforce. [Full Story]
Nokomis Won't Be Getting Any New Stimulus Funds
Posted Aug, 16, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Sealed bids for a city owned Wells Cargo trailer were opened at the Nokomis City Council meeting on
Monday evening. Eleven bids were received ranging from a low bid of $210 to the highest and winning bid
of $2,225.75, submitted by Don Tooley. He was informed he could take possession of the trailer on
Tuesday morning once payment was received. [Full Story]
Nokomis Board Gets Good Audit
Posted July 18, 2009 at 4:28 pm
“You're doing great!” said R. M. "Whitey" Patton of Hillsboro, summing up the Nokomis city financial status
following his annual audit. [Full Story]
Nokomis Loses Officer, May Gain Golf Carts
Posted June 29, 2009 at 2:45 pm
A discussion about the pros and cons of utilizing golf carts within city limits took up much of the time
before the Nokomis City Council when they met Monday evening, June 22. The majority of those who
attended expressed opinions in favor of the initiative. [Full Story]
Nokomis School Board Slashes Insurance Costs
Posted June 18, 2009 at 9:28 am
The Nokomis School Board found themselves at a crossroads on Tuesday evening as outgoing interim
superintendent Chuck Stortzum and incoming superintendent Scott Doerr were both in attendance. This
was Stortzum's last meeting while Doerr will assume duties effective July 1. [Full Story]
Nokomis Water Rates to Increase
Posted June 18, 2009 at 9:12 am
The Nokomis City Council met with invited representatives of the Village of Coalton at their regular
meeting on Monday evening, June 8. Tom Detmers, Mike Havera and Tucker Gonet exchanged ideas
with council members and discussed issues regarding water and wastewater services which are obtained
from the city of Nokomis. [Full Story]
NPD Identifies Arson Suspects
Posted March 14, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Nokomis Police Chief Michael Schoo noted that two juveniles had been identified as suspects in the Front
Street fire at the old ski factory. Eight hundred bales of hay, which were being stored at the facility,
were set on fire and resulted in the Nokomis Fire Department and several additional fire departments
being called upon to fight the blaze. Once extinguished, the hay smoldered for several days. Mayor
Hancock recommended Schoo to place letters of commendation in the personnel files of Officers David
Scott and Tim Fortkamp for their work in finding those who were responsible. The identity of the two
juveniles will not be released; however, the disposition of their case is now in the hands of the Illinois
states attorney's office.
Nokomis Schools Receive Top State Awards
Posted November 30, 2007 at 2:08 pm
North Elementary School, South Middle School and the Nokomis Junior High School have each received
an Academic Improvement Award from the Illinois State Board of Education. Criteria for selecting these
schools are rigorous, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, which funds the Honor Roll. All
schools must be making Adequate Yearly Progress, benchmarks set by the state and required by the
federal No Child Left Behind Act. To receive an Academic Improvement Award, schools must show an
increase of 7.5% of students meeting annual goals in math and reading between the 2005 and 2006
school report cards or must show an increase of 15% in math and reading between the 2004 and 2006
report cards.
Posted April 29, 2010 at 11:57 am
Prior to the start of the regular meeting on Monday evening, April 26, the Nokomis City Council held a
public hearing to present the budget for fiscal year 2010-11. There was no public comment. [Full Story]
Smoke-Free Ban, Spring Flowers On Busy Nokomis Council Agenda
Posted April 15, 2010 at 9:19 am
The Nokomis City Council met on Monday evening facing a lengthy agenda and a room full of visitors with
various topics to discuss. Hugh Satterlee, administrator of the Montgomery County Health Department,
addressed the council regarding the Smoke Free Illinois Act. While the smoke-free ban in public
establishments has become law, it is difficult to enforce. [Full Story]
Nokomis Won't Be Getting Any New Stimulus Funds
Posted Aug, 16, 2009 at 6:47 pm
Sealed bids for a city owned Wells Cargo trailer were opened at the Nokomis City Council meeting on
Monday evening. Eleven bids were received ranging from a low bid of $210 to the highest and winning bid
of $2,225.75, submitted by Don Tooley. He was informed he could take possession of the trailer on
Tuesday morning once payment was received. [Full Story]
Nokomis Board Gets Good Audit
Posted July 18, 2009 at 4:28 pm
“You're doing great!” said R. M. "Whitey" Patton of Hillsboro, summing up the Nokomis city financial status
following his annual audit. [Full Story]
Nokomis Loses Officer, May Gain Golf Carts
Posted June 29, 2009 at 2:45 pm
A discussion about the pros and cons of utilizing golf carts within city limits took up much of the time
before the Nokomis City Council when they met Monday evening, June 22. The majority of those who
attended expressed opinions in favor of the initiative. [Full Story]
Nokomis School Board Slashes Insurance Costs
Posted June 18, 2009 at 9:28 am
The Nokomis School Board found themselves at a crossroads on Tuesday evening as outgoing interim
superintendent Chuck Stortzum and incoming superintendent Scott Doerr were both in attendance. This
was Stortzum's last meeting while Doerr will assume duties effective July 1. [Full Story]
Nokomis Water Rates to Increase
Posted June 18, 2009 at 9:12 am
The Nokomis City Council met with invited representatives of the Village of Coalton at their regular
meeting on Monday evening, June 8. Tom Detmers, Mike Havera and Tucker Gonet exchanged ideas
with council members and discussed issues regarding water and wastewater services which are obtained
from the city of Nokomis. [Full Story]
NPD Identifies Arson Suspects
Posted March 14, 2009 at 5:21 pm
Nokomis Police Chief Michael Schoo noted that two juveniles had been identified as suspects in the Front
Street fire at the old ski factory. Eight hundred bales of hay, which were being stored at the facility,
were set on fire and resulted in the Nokomis Fire Department and several additional fire departments
being called upon to fight the blaze. Once extinguished, the hay smoldered for several days. Mayor
Hancock recommended Schoo to place letters of commendation in the personnel files of Officers David
Scott and Tim Fortkamp for their work in finding those who were responsible. The identity of the two
juveniles will not be released; however, the disposition of their case is now in the hands of the Illinois
states attorney's office.
Nokomis Schools Receive Top State Awards
Posted November 30, 2007 at 2:08 pm
North Elementary School, South Middle School and the Nokomis Junior High School have each received
an Academic Improvement Award from the Illinois State Board of Education. Criteria for selecting these
schools are rigorous, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, which funds the Honor Roll. All
schools must be making Adequate Yearly Progress, benchmarks set by the state and required by the
federal No Child Left Behind Act. To receive an Academic Improvement Award, schools must show an
increase of 7.5% of students meeting annual goals in math and reading between the 2005 and 2006
school report cards or must show an increase of 15% in math and reading between the 2004 and 2006
report cards.
Events
Nokomis Homecoming Celebration 2010- July 9, 10, & 11- Nokomis Memorial Park
Downtown Nokomis Summer Concert Series- Dates TBA
Downtown Events
Downtown Nokomis Summer Concert Series- Dates TBA
Downtown Events
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