Camp Point recognized as a Smart Rural Community by NTCA, Adams Fiber

May 2, 2025 | By Muddy River News

Front row from left, Camp Point board member Brittney Brokaw, Camp Point mayor Daniel Mock and Adams Fiber's Network Technician I – lead tech Jared Eicken. Back row, Adams Fiber's Field Services manager Jess Van Beck, Camp Point board members Jonah Coggeshall, Jerelyn Douglas, Lindsay Cooley, Seth Leezer, Jesse Fowler and Brad O’Dear, Adams Fiber's director of marketing Bridgette Northern and Adams Fiber's marketing coordinator Lori Miller. | Photo courtesy of Adams Fiber

CAMP POINT, Ill. — Camp Point has been designated as a Smart Rural Community by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, powered by Adams Fiber. This recognition celebrates Camp Point’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to drive growth, enhance opportunities and foster a thriving rural community.

The announcement was made during Camp Point’s village board meeting on March 18, where representatives from Adams Fiber presented the award to Camp Point mayor Daniel Mock and the village’s board members.

The NTCA Smart Rural Community program highlights rural areas across America that have embraced cutting-edge broadband technology to elevate economic development, education, healthcare and quality of life. Camp Point joins a growing list of communities using broadband to create progress.

In a press release, Bridgette Northern, director of marketing for Adams Fiber, remarked, “This designation showcases Camp Point’s vision and dedication to connecting its community for a brighter future. Adams Fiber is thrilled to continue our partnership with Camp Point, providing the technology and resources to unlock incredible opportunities for residents and businesses alike.”

Adams Fiber recently invested $1.3 million to move its facilities underground in Camp Point. This significant infrastructure upgrade ensures enhanced reliability and future-proof connectivity for the entire community, cementing Camp Point’s position as a leader in smart, sustainable innovation.

Camp Point will be featured in NTCA’s national Smart Rural Community program materials, showcased on the official Smart Rural Community website (www.smartruralcommunity.com), and highlighted alongside other forward-thinking communities. The village also received an exclusive Smart Rural Community road sign, a certificate of recognition and a social media marketing kit.

For more information about Camp Point’s Smart Rural Community designation and the future of connected rural living, visit www.smartruralcommunity.com.

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