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News from the
Iowa Communications Network
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News & Updates
ICN's network expertise and customer support were loud and clear when the DMPD needed assistance when the tornado sirens were in jeopardy.
The Radio Services Section within the Des Moines Police Department (DMPD) reached out to the ICN in early October when they received notice that their telecommunications provider was going to disconnect two data (T1) circuits on November 1. The existing provider was unwilling to extend additional time or help find a solution for the Des Moines Police Department.
Concerned about the circuits and their use, DMPD sought assistance from the ICN. Although ICN did not supply either of the circuits, we were prepared to help due to our continued partnership with the City of Des Moines (City) and our dedication to public safety.
Read our full article
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The Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission (ITTC) appointed Mark Johnson as the ICN Interim Executive Director during their regular scheduled November meeting. Johnson’s interim appointment will begin on December 28.
Read our entire announcement
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Peer to Career Program Receives Recognition
We would like to extend our congratulations to Lori Larsen for being named the Ottumwa Job Corps Advocate of the Year for her outreach efforts in developing the Peer to Career program. She discussed the collaboration and youth advocacy at their Student Career Training Exposition in November, which was open to the Ottumwa community.
Our ICN staff members, along with representatives from Fiberutilities Network Services, RHT Technologies, Panduit, KLK Construction, and the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, have had discussions with the Network Cable Installation (NCI) students. There are more great speakers to come.
Photos from the Student Career Training Exposition on November 30
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Dan Whelan, NCI Instructor, and a handful of the NCI trainees.
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Ron Tischer, owner of RHT Technologies, connects cable ends with the trainees.
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Wrapping Up our 30 Year Celebration
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🎉 We have had a great time celebrating our 30 year anniversary in 2023.
Read our December 2023 email where we explain and and showcase the mission and impact the Network has had for Iowans.
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Highlighted Service Benefit
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Check your Bandwidth Usage?
Santa might be making a list and checking it twice, but when was the last time you checked your bandwidth usage?
Connect with your account consultant today to review your services.
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Highlights from Social Media
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 SYBAC Update
Find your passion! In November,
Carter Winton of Source Allies gave Iowa SYBAC students a pep talk about IT jobs in Iowa, turning passion into careers, and standing out in a crowd.
Also, Raymond from Council Bluff shared his cybersecurity community service project with the group.
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 Spreading Cheer: Mission Elf Time!
We were able to giveback this holiday season by adopting two military families with the help of the Mission Elf program.
We are grateful that our staff was able to provide each family member with Christmas gifts.
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Here's to 2024!
As we close out 2023, customers recognize the benefits received from ICN’s staff and the Network. Here are five primary reasons listed by customers for using the ICN.
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Customer Service: Iowans serving Iowans for over 30 years.
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Network: Modern infrastructure that is private and secure.
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Products: ICN stays focused on telecommunications.
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Service Levels: We provide the highest levels of service up-time & quick repairs.
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Pricing: Highly competitive, regardless of rural or urban connection.
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