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Nokomis Newkomis

Montgomery County

Nokomis council hosts another packed house

NOKOMIS -- The City of Nokomis will continue to operate a police department currently understaffed. This was one of several items of discussion in Monday's meeting of the Nokomis City Council. Stephen Bowers spoke on complaints related to his residence. Bowers would also take the time to call out the city's hypocrisy with its crumbling infrastructure. Several individuals spoke on the pending matter involving the Nokomis Police Department. Resolutions, petitions, ordinances, and communications The council approved Resolution 2026-10 accepting a […]

todayJuly 13, 2026 462

Nokomis Newkomis

Montgomery County

Reasoning for Nokomis police chief resignation made public

NOKOMIS -- The official reasoning behind the recent resignation of Nokomis Chief of Police Earin Land has now come to light. Land's resignation letter was made public following a FOIA request submitted by WAND News. Land resigned from his position effective July 1 after roughly six months as Chief of Police. Land states the following in his letter: Six months ago, I assumed the position noting multiple, severe internal issues. My goal was to stabilize and rehab the department while […]

todayJuly 10, 2026 1202

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Montgomery County

Nokomis council holds special meeting on police department

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council held a special council meeting Wednesday night to discuss the future of its police department. The meeting comes following the sudden departure of its second Chief of Police in less than a year. It is also further prompted by multiple ethics violations, including two major incidents within the past year. Further scrutiny of the Nokomis Police Department follows the June 17 incident at Casey's General Store. The incident, which involved K-9 Officer Nathan Brookshire, […]

todayJuly 9, 2026 572

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Montgomery County

Nokomis council approves weed, grass abatement services

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council met for its regular session on Monday, June 8. Present were Mayor Dylan Goldsmith and Commissioners Scott Arkebauer and Charlie O'Malley. Also present were City Clerk Rachel Cassidy, City Attorney Chris Sherer, Tim Chumley, and Police Chief Earin Land. Commissioners Michael Glenn and Tisha Morris were absent. Dan Mulch from Stop the Shoals spoke to the council about the planned wind turbine project from Pattern Energy. The project is set to impact a portion […]

todayJune 10, 2026 51

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Illinois

Nokomis council discusses meter replacements

NOKOMIS -- Following a public meeting on the city's budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year and a brief recess, the Nokomis City Council convened its regular meeting at 7:07 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Mayor Dylan Goldsmith, Deputy City Clerk Karri Smith, and Commissioners Michael Glenn, Charlie O'Malley, and Scott Arkebauer recorded as present. Commissioner Tisha Morris was absent. No members of the public or visitors were on the docket to speak. Minutes for the special meeting, regular meeting, and […]

todayJune 3, 2025 269

Nokomis Newkomis

Illinois

Nokomis ambulance changes service level

NOKOMIS -- A crucial emergency service in the Nokomis area has demoted its service level of operations during a special meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21. Before the meeting, the service operated on an Advanced Life Support (ALS) level of operations. The proposal on the table was to downgrade operations to a Basic Life Support (BLS) level of care. The board of directors of the Nokomis-Witt Area Ambulance Service (NWAAS) allowed for public comments for roughly two hours as the board […]

todayDecember 29, 2023 172

Nokomis Newkomis

Illinois

Nokomis council hears audit report

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council heard the results of its annual fiscal audit during its August 28 regular session. All members were present with the exception of Commissioner Lou Stauder. Whitey Patton of Patton and Company would present the annual audit report to the council. He suggests that water and sewer should be moved into its own bank account and separate from the general fund. He believes that it would make the next audit easier. With grant and loan […]

todayAugust 30, 2023 1601

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Major water project looms for Nokomis

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis City Council will soon need to decide on the future of a major water project. The project was a matter of discussion during the August 14 regular meeting of the council. Lee Beckwith from Milano and Grunloh was on the agenda to discuss the wastewater treatment plant. Unfortunately, he was unable to appear. Beckwith was invited to appear at the meeting by Commissioner Michael Glenn. The intent for the invitation was to discuss approving an agreement […]

todayAugust 23, 2023 319

Nokomis Newkomis

Illinois

Nokomis council hears of unclear citations

NOKOMIS -- Unclear citations were an item of concern during Monday's meeting of the Nokomis City Council. Terra Mills, who spoke on behalf of her father Brett Mills, is having difficulty understanding what is being required by the city regarding several of Mills' properties. Mills owns several rental properties in the city, and a large majority of them are currently vacant. They have been receiving citations on these properties. One of the houses caught fire last year and the Mills' […]

todayJune 14, 2023 2351

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