City Departments


Behind the scenes of city life, a dedicated team works tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly. 

The City Clerk & Collector ensures official records are in order and manages the collection of funds that support city operations.
The City Treasurer oversees financial planning, making sure budgets align and funds are wisely allocated.
The Police Department safeguards the community, maintaining safety and responding to emergencies.
Public Works crews are the backbone of city maintenance, repairing roads, maintaining parks, and ensuring essential services function seamlessly. 


Together, these teams create a well-orchestrated system that keeps the city thriving.
City Clerk & Collector 
Carol Lea McGhghy

The City Clerk serves as the official record keeper for the city, attending all council meetings and documenting proceedings.

This is an elected position, ensuring transparency and accuracy in city governance.

The City Collector, an appointed role, manages daily operations such as accounts payable, utility billing, payroll, and the implementation of city ordinances, council policies, and mayoral directives.

Phone: (217) 453-2587

Email: [email protected]

Address: Nauvoo Community Center 1445 Mulholland Street, Nauvoo, IL 62354

CITY TREASURER 
Ana LeVesque

The City Treasurer ensures accurate and timely financial reporting to support informed decision-making.

Responsibilities include managing monthly and annual accounting, payroll processing, financial analysis, and the preparation of financial statements.

Phone: (217) 453-2587

Email: [email protected]

Address: Nauvoo Community Center 1445 Mulholland Street, Nauvoo, IL 62354

POLICE DEPARTMENT 
Police Chief Ryan Dykstra

The Nauvoo Police Department is committed to protecting and serving all citizens. In partnership with the community, we provide quality public safety services with dignity, respect, and professionalism.

Phone: (217) - 453 - 2221

Email: [email protected]

Address: 60 Bluff St, Nauvoo, IL 62354

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 
Public Works Superintendent Barry Cuthbert

The Public Works Department is responsible for ensuring safe drinking water, environmentally sound sewer systems, well-maintained streets, and the engineering of Nauvoo’s infrastructure. As a provider of essential services that impact the daily lives of residents and businesses, our goal is to deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions to meet the needs of our growing community—now and in the future.

Nauvoo’s municipal water system sources water from the Mississippi River and has a treatment capacity of 400,000 gallons per day. The average daily demand is 165,000 gallons, with peak usage reaching 320,000 gallons. The system maintains a storage capacity of 200,000 gallons per day, leaving an excess capacity of 110,000 gallons. Recent improvements to the water treatment plant at 90 Young Street have enhanced service reliability and efficiency.

Phone: (217) 453-2587

Email: [email protected]

Address: 60 N. Bluff St. Nauvoo, IL 62354



Nauvoo’s sewage treatment plant has a capacity of 840,000 gallons per day, currently treating an average of 190,000 gallons daily. With an excess capacity of 640,000 gallons per day, the system is well-equipped to accommodate future growth, whether from tourism, new businesses, or residential development. While most of the city’s residents are connected to the municipal sewer system, those in the Bluff Woods neighborhood utilize septic tanks. The sewage treatment plant is located at 345 Water Street.

Residential infrastructure—such as streets, water lines, sewer lines, and storm drains—is typically constructed by developers. However, the Public Works Department ensures the quality of these improvements and is responsible for their long-term maintenance.