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April 2019

News & Updates

SYBAC Students Visit State Capitol

High school students from across Iowa visited the State Capitol on April 9 and discussed the importance of broadband with state leaders. The student participants are part of ICN’s 2018-2019 Statewide Youth Broadband Advisory Council (SYBAC).

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SYBAC Visit Blog Post


Kniff McCulla Appointed to Commission

Barb Kniff McCulla has been appointed by Governor Reynolds to serve as the new chair of the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission (ITTC), the governing body of the ICN. 

The appointment is effective on May 1. 

ITTC Appointment Update


Adding Environmental Sensors into the Network

A new sensor system (Enviromux) is being integrated into 130+ equipment locations. The platform monitors critical environmental conditions, such as temperature, humidity, liquid water presence, power, intrusion, and smoke throughout the Network.

Read Sensor System Blog


Bruner Recognized for Dedicated Service

The ICN recognized our outgoing Chairman Richard Bruner for his years of dedicated service to the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission during the regular April meeting. Thank you for offering your valuable telecommunications expertise.

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Broadband Matters News

Reynolds announces state government information available through Amazon Echo, Google Home

Iowa House passes autonomous vehicle bill

On cybersecurity, educational institutions have a people problem

CenturyLink announces expanded broadband in rural Iowa

FCC announces $20 billion for rural broadband providers, schedules third 5G auction

Bill would create cybersecurity grant program for state and local governments

Students across Iowa to take new online assessment


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