Posts by: Lori Miller

Adams Employees contribute over $20,000 to the United Way Campaign

Employees of Adams Telephone Co-Operative recently presented a check in the amount of $20,112.50 to the United Way of Adams County, Inc. at their Quincy, Illinois office. The United Way of Adams County champions essential causes such as education, financial stability, and health, which form the foundation of a fulfilling life. Jim Broemmer, Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the significance of…
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NTCA 2024 Smart Rural Community Showcase Award Winners Exemplify Innovation and Growth in Small Town America

Indianapolis, Ind. (September 30, 2024)—NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association Chief Executive Officer Shirley Bloomfield today announced the winners of the 2024 Smart Rural Community Showcase Awards, presented annually to rural broadband providers who not only provide high-quality, reliable connectivity, but who also have led the way on collaborative and innovative projects that advance the communities they serve. The Smart Rural Community…
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Adams Telephone Co-Operative Holds 72nd Annual Meeting of Members

Golden, IL— Adams Telephone Co-Operative held its 72nd Annual Meeting of Members on September 11, 2024, at their Cooperative headquarters in Golden. Over 450 people were in attendance for the evening’s festivities. The night included a meal prepared by the Mendon Lions, a business meeting, and drawings for cash prizes and bill credits. At the business meeting, members were updated…
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Adams Telephone Co-Operative Holds 71st Annual Meeting of Members

Golden, IL— Adams Telephone Co-Operative held its 71st Annual Meeting of Members on September 13, 2023, at their Cooperative headquarters in Golden. Approximately 550 people were in attendance for the evening’s festivities. The night included a meal prepared by the Mendon Lions, a business meeting, and drawings for cash prizes and bill credits. At the business meeting, members were updated…
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Four Local Students Are Winners of Washington, D.C. Tour

ATC (Adams Telephone) photo (l to r): ATC Winner Isabelle Nichols, ATC Winner Abby Pilkington, and ATC Alternate Cody Shaffer AEC (Adams Electric) photo (l to r): AEC Winner Anna Fenton, AEC Winner Dylan Koch, and AEC Alternate Owen Zanger On March 29, 2023, 30 area sophomores and juniors met in Springfield for the 2023 Illinois Electric and Telephone Cooperative…
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Adams Telephone Co-Operative Celebrates 70 Years at Annual Meeting of Members

Pictured Rear (l to r): Jim Broemmer, Adams Chief Executive Officer; Scott Wray, Director District 6; Richard Denny, Director District 1; Tracy Lawson, Director District 2; Matt Dearwester, Secretary/Treasurer District 3, and Chip Owens, Attorney Pictured Front (l to r): Robert Leenerts, Vice President District 4; Daron Duke, President District 5, and Jeff Phelps, Director District 7 Golden, IL— Adams…
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Adams Telephone Co-Operative Awards College Scholarships to Local Teens

Golden, IL— Adams Telephone Co-Operative sponsored a college scholarship program to award two $1,000 scholarships to local high school seniors. The winners of this year’s scholarships are Audrey Kaufman and Greta Shaffer, both of Unity High School.  “The success of area youth is of the utmost importance to Adams Telephone Co-Operative. It’s the primary reason we continue a tradition of…
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Adams Telephone Endorses $5,000 FRS Grant for Central CUSD#3

Golden, IL— The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) recently named Central CUSD#3 as a recipient of its 2020 grant in support of advancing quality of life and enabling economic development in rural America. The $5,000 award allows the district to expand educational technology. Pam Leffringhouse, Adams Schools and Libraries Coordinator, originated the grant application process with Rob Scheiter, IT Support…
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Adams Employees contribute over $25,000 to the United Way Campaign

Employees of Adams Telephone Co-Operative recently presented a check in the amount of $25,555.56 to the United Way of Adams County, Inc. at their Quincy, Illinois office. The donation is comprised of over $13,500 in employee donations, a $2,000 Adams corporate donation, and a $10,000 matching grant from CoBank, a national cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. Adams…
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Check Presented to Local Charity

Golden, IL— Pam Leffringhouse, Schools and Libraries Coordinator, was recently the winner of an employee contest which allowed her to gift $100, provided by Adams Telephone Co-Operative, to the charity of her choice. Leffringhouse chose Community for Christ Assistance Center in Camp Point. Along with Jim Broemmer, Adams CEO, Leffringhouse recently presented the check to Pat Heinecke, Director. The organization…
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