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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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The New 861 Area Code is Coming to the
Illinois 309 Area Code Region

With new telephone numbers in west-central Illinois in high demand, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved the implementation of the new 861 area code to overlay the existing 309 area code region. The 309 area code serves all or part of Bureau, Dewitt, Fulton, Hancock, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, McLean, Mercer, Peoria, Rock Island, Schuyler, Stark, Tazewell, Warren, Whiteside,…
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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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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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Four Local Students Are Winners of Washington, D.C. Tour

On April 3, 2019, 33 area sophomores and juniors met in Springfield for the 2019 Illinois Electric and Telephone Cooperative Youth Day. Twenty students represented Adams Electric Cooperative and thirteen students represented Adams Telephone Co-Operative. After visiting the State Capitol, touring the Old Capitol and the Abraham Lincoln Museum, students participated in an interview competition. Two trips were awarded by…
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Electric Cooperative Youth Participate in Youth Day

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Norine Hammond met with students representing Adams Electric Cooperative and Adams Telephone Co-Operative during the Illinois Electric and Telephone Cooperatives Youth Day in Springfield on Wednesday, April 3. Youth Day is designed to introduce young rural leaders to state government. More than 235 students representing 23 co-ops from across the state attended the event. Students had…
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Adams Telephone Co-Operative’s Employees Serve Community

Golden, IL—Adams employees have been participating in a “Good Deeds” campaign in recognition of the Cooperative’s 65th Anniversary since June. The campaign allows employees to give back to the local community by performing acts of community service or “Good Deeds”. The end goal is to perform 65 “Good Deeds” or various acts of community service to Adams Cooperative service area…
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Youth Tour Students Visit Washington, D.C. & Marcolla Named YLC Representative

Sam Brinkman of Payson, Madison Galloway of Mt. Sterling, Sophia Marcolla of Quincy, Emma Hildebrand of Mendon and Amber Shupe of Ursa represented Adams Electric Cooperative and Adams Telephone Co-Operative in Washington, D.C., during the annual “Youth to Washington” Tour, June 10-17. This event, sponsored by the electric and telephone cooperatives of Illinois since the late 1950s, is an introduction…
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Adams Telephone Co-Operative Awards College Scholarship to Local Teen

Adams Telephone Co-Operative sponsored a college scholarship program to award a $500 scholarship to a local high school senior. The winner of this year’s scholarship is Jordan Cook.  Jordan graduated from Central High School, and participated in numerous extracurricular and volunteer activities.  His future plans include attending Quincy University, majoring in Computer Science.  Jordan is the son of Martin and…
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