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News
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]
Nokomis School Board Hires New Superintendent
Posted March 20, 2009 at 5:10 pm
On Tuesday evening, Nokomis School Board President Brent Engelman introduced Scott Doerr as the
new superintendent who will oversee the Nokomis school system through the next three years. [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 Looks For Stimulus Funds
Posted March 13, 2009 at 2:40 pm
The Nokomis City Council met before a packed house Monday evening as members of the Nokomis
Rotary were in attendance. “We're not here to complain,” said member Judy Hard. “We thought it would
be a great idea to experience first-hand what goes on during a council meeting,” explained Rotary
President Jeanne Boyles. Throughout the meeting, members of the Rotary and the city council shared a
productive dialogue over a number of issues pertinent to the city. Mayor Keith Hancock noted he was in
receipt of a letter from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) with revisions to their plan to
resurface Route 16 through the city. As a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,
the cost to resurface the 1.8 mile stretch, including parking lanes, will be paid entirely with federal funds.
This modification will save the city over $30,000. [Full Story]
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 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]
Nokomis School Board Hires New Superintendent
Posted March 20, 2009 at 5:10 pm
On Tuesday evening, Nokomis School Board President Brent Engelman introduced Scott Doerr as the
new superintendent who will oversee the Nokomis school system through the next three years. [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 Looks For Stimulus Funds
Posted March 13, 2009 at 2:40 pm
The Nokomis City Council met before a packed house Monday evening as members of the Nokomis
Rotary were in attendance. “We're not here to complain,” said member Judy Hard. “We thought it would
be a great idea to experience first-hand what goes on during a council meeting,” explained Rotary
President Jeanne Boyles. Throughout the meeting, members of the Rotary and the city council shared a
productive dialogue over a number of issues pertinent to the city. Mayor Keith Hancock noted he was in
receipt of a letter from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) with revisions to their plan to
resurface Route 16 through the city. As a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,
the cost to resurface the 1.8 mile stretch, including parking lanes, will be paid entirely with federal funds.
This modification will save the city over $30,000. [Full Story]
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 2009- July 10, 11, & 12- Nokomis Memorial Park
Downtown Nokomis Summer Concert Series- August 16, 30 & September 13- Nokomis City Park
Downtown Events
Downtown Nokomis Summer Concert Series- August 16, 30 & September 13- Nokomis City Park
Downtown Events
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