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JCE Co-op seeks Board of Director nominations for Districts 4, 5 and 7

Nomination petitions for the JCE Co-op Board of Directors are now available from the co-op’s Elizabeth headquarters or online at jcecoop.com.

Petitions may be filed no earlier than Saturday, May 02, 2026, and no later than Friday, July 31, 2026. Members may only seek nomination from the district of their primary residence.

Interested in running for the
JCE Co-op Board?

Learn more about the process, view board districts, and download a nomination petition via the link below, or pick one up at our Elizabeth headquarters.

Map of JCE's districts.
Learn More >
 

Spring Into Faster Internet — Fiber Construction Update

Our crews are on the move this spring! Image: Lineworker laying fiber lines.

With warmer weather here, fiber construction is ramping up across our service territory. Crews are actively working to bring high-speed fiber internet closer to homes and businesses every day.

As we continue this exciting expansion, you may see our team or construction crews:

  • Gathering onsite information and marking utilities
  • Preparing poles and underground infrastructure
  • Installing fiber lines to homes and neighborhoods
  • Fusion splicing mainline and drop fiber connections to activate service

Construction Progress and Phase Changes by Area and Fiber Neighborhood:

Under Construction

  • East Dubuque (ED8)
    Mainline and drop placement; splicing to follow
  • Chadwick (CDW1, 2, 4, 5)
    Mainline and drop placement; splicing to follow
  • Lake Carroll (LCA2):
    Splicing underway at campsites
  • Lena (LNA3, LNA4):
    Mainline and drop placement; splicing to follow
  • Savanna (SAV10)
    Mainline and drop placement; splicing to follow
  • Jo Daviess, Carroll & Whiteside Counties
    MOR1-2, SPV1, FTN2, J8, J9-D, J10A-B, J12A-B, J13A-B, J14A-E, COL1-3
    (Rural Areas)
    Mainline and drop placement; splicing to follow

Scheduling Installations

  • Council Hill (CHL1)
    Rural Areas
  • Hanover (HAN1, 2)
    Rural Areas

Fiber In-Service

  • Jo Daviess County (J11A-E)
    Rural Areas
  • Galena (G25)
    Rural Area
  • Garden Plain (GPN1)
    Rural Area
  • Thomson (THN3)
  • Savanna (PAL1 & PAL2)
    Rural Areas
  • Woodbine (WBN1)
    Rural Area

Under Construction

East Dubuque (ED8)
Mainline and drop placement; splicing to follow

Chadwick (CDW1, 2, 4, 5)
Mainline and drop placement; splicing to follow

Lake Carroll (LCA2):
Splicing underway at campsites

Lena (LNA3, LNA4):
Mainline and drop placement; splicing to follow

Savanna (SAV10)
Mainline and drop placement; splicing to follow

Jo Daviess, Carroll & Whiteside Counties
MOR1-2, SPV1, FTN2, J8, J9-D, J10A-B, J12A-B, J13A-B, J14A-E, COL1-3
(Rural Areas)
Mainline and drop placement; splicing to follow

Scheduling Installations

Council Hill (CHL1)
Rural Areas

Hanover (HAN1, 2)
Rural Areas

Fiber In-Service

Jo Daviess County (J11A-E)
Rural Areas

Galena (G25)
Rural Area

Garden Plain (GPN1)
Rural Area

Thomson (THN3)

Savanna (PAL1 & PAL2)
Rural Areas

Woodbine (WBN1)
Rural Area

Have You Signed Up Yet? Now’s the Time!

Don’t wait!  Secure your connection and take advantage of FREE installation while construction is underway. If you’re in an active buildout area and have already submitted your fiber signup, our broadband schedulers will be reaching out to schedule your installation as soon as construction and splicing have been completed.

Follow your community’s progress on JCE Co-op website’s fiber communities map and learn more about what to expect during the fiber construction process video.

Track Your Neighborhood Progress >

Why Members Choose Us!

Check box No Data Caps
Check box No Hidden Fees
Check box No Contracts

Sign Up Today!

Fiber wire graphic with $129.95 Value bubble.

Do not miss out on this opportunity and sign up on our website now to have FREE INSTALLATION!

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Fiber wire graphic with $129.95 Value bubble.
Learn More & Sign Up Today >
 

Powered Up for Leadership, Local Students Take on Springfield!

How Will You Make Your Mark? Powere up for leadership, local students take on Springfield!

Pictured from left to right: Taylor Smith, Natalie Reisner, Tony McCombie, Ryker Kurek, and Jordan McLane.

Two outstanding local students, Ryker Kurek of Stockton and Natalie Reisner of Geneseo, recently had the opportunity to attend Illinois Youth Day, an unforgettable experience centered on leadership, government, and the cooperative difference.

During their visit, they met with House Minority Leader and State Representative Tony McCombie, gaining firsthand insight into state government and the role of elected officials.

Hear About Their Trip >
 

Don’t Miss Your Shot: Enter Our 2026 Photo Contest!

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JCE Co-op members are invited to submit their best photos for our 2026 photo contest.

Entries must be submitted by June 30. Entrants must be JCE Co-op members; spouses and children of members may submit photos also. All photos must be the work of the entrant and be taken within the JCE Co-op service area.

We will choose 12 photos to appear on the pages of our 2027 photo calendar pages. Several other photos may be selected as honorable mention. Some of these may also be used on our website or ads. For complete rules and entry information visit our website below.

Learn More & Enter Your Photo >
 

Can You Dig It?

811 logo.

April is Safe Digging Month
Before you break ground, make the call that saves it all – Julie 811

Here’s how it works:

  • Call 811 at least three business days before you dig
  • Wait for utility lines to be marked
  • Dig safely and confidently
  • It’s a FREE service
Submit Online Request >
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