About the ICN

Mission

Provide a statewide, innovative, secure, reliable network, and technology solutions for education, healthcare, public safety, and government.

About

The ICN, a state agency, is a state-of-the-art fiber optic network providing telecommunications services to its authorized users including high-speed broadband Internet, data, voice (phone), security, and consulting services.

• The Iowa Communications Network is an independent state agency that administers Iowa's statewide fiber optic telecommunications network.
• Business office is located on the State Capitol Complex in Des Moines, Iowa.
• The hub and Network Operations Center are located at the Iowa National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters (JFHQ) in Johnston, Iowa.
• The Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission (ITTC) is the governing body of the ICN. The Commission provides for the centralized, coordinated use and control of the Network.
• ICN’s executive director is appointed by the ITTC.
• Administrative and operational functions of the ICN are performed by the Administration Division (Finance and Business Services) and the Network Operations & Engineering Division.
• Fees for services make up the majority of the revenue received by the ICN. The ICN has not received a General Fund appropriation since FY 2004 for operating the Network.