ICN Legislative Update - May 2021
ICN's legislative update of session highlights for the 2021 Session of the 89th Iowa General Assembly.
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ICN News
News
Grants Awarded to Enhance Security
ICN received five grants to enhance our security operations from the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD). The grants were available through the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), specifically the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP).
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ICN News
States can play greater role in shaping grid cybersecurity
States can play greater role in shaping grid cybersecurity
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Government
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State Scoop
Apply Today to SYBAC
2021-22 SYBAC applications are being accepted. Students should apply by submitting a membership application and requesting a teacher to submit a teacher recommendation on their behalf.
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ICN News
April is Safe Digging Month - Call 811 Before You Dig
April is annually recognized as National Safe Digging Month. As construction activity starts to pick back up across the State, we want to remind all Iowans and contractors to be safe and always call 811 before any construction or digging projects.
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ICN News
Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Impacts
Recently there has been media coverage explaining how Iowans in the 515/319 area codes will be required to dial 10 digits starting April 24, 2021.
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ICN News
Ed Tech Advocates Praise Expansion of E-Rate Funding
Ed Tech Advocates Praise Expansion of E-Rate Funding
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Education
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Government Technology
Iowa Public-Safety Network Selects FirstNet as PSAP Backup Connection
Iowa Public-Safety Network Selects FirstNet as PSAP Backup Connection
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Public Safety
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Mission Critical Communications
One Year Later, How ICN and Customers Navigated the COVID-19 Pandemic
Reflecting on the telecommunications and broadband support and consultation to State agencies, the Legislative and Judicial branches of government, healthcare providers, and educational institutions.
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ICN News