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SYBAC Applications are Open!

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We are looking for students in grades 10-12 to join our youth broadband council.
Encourage any students who like any kind of technology to fill out an application today.⭐

SYBAC Application Page

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Iowa Broadband Youth Council Explores Technology and State Government

ICN hosted its Statewide Youth Broadband Advisory Council (SYBAC) on April 14.

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April 20, 2026
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Students looking at screens at the Iowa Communications Network office.
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Modernizing Iowa’s Capitol Complex Buildings

13 government buildings’ elevators, emergency phones, & fire panel systems incorporate redundant & reliable technology, securing services that support Iowans.

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March 2, 2026
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pieces of equipment for critical infrastructure
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ICN Taps Into Omaha IX Peering Exchange at 1623 Farnam to Boost Statewide Reach

The partnership brings faster, more efficient cloud and content access to Iowa’s education, healthcare, government and public safety networks

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July 1, 2025
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Aerial view of the Omaha, Nebraska skyline at dusk
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ICN Adds Network Redundancy in North Central Iowa

ICN announces it has upgraded its fiber optic infrastructure in North Central Iowa.

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June 25, 2025
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A map of Iowa highlighting the North Central area with a box around it, indicating where the upgrades occurred.
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Revamping a Security Platform to Safeguard State Government

ICN has successfully completed a major upgrade to its Firewall platform.

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May 7, 2025
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A bright neon cybersecurity shield featuring an upward-pointing arrow next to a padlock in the middle.
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Network Cable Students Receive Hands-On Training

ICN Gives Cable Students Exclusive Telecom Experience

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April 23, 2025
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Man showing fiber to two students
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ICN Brings Redundancy to Three Regions of the State

This aggregation upgrade involved enhancing specific locations with a dedicated 10Gb connection.

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April 2, 2025
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Three Regions Upgraded
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ICN Completes Southern Tier Network Upgrade

From Council Bluffs to Burlington, the upgrades enhance equipment at 12 sites to pure-10Gb connections, which protects the critical infrastructure.

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February 27, 2025
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Image of field, coverage map of southern tier of ICN Network points
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Gov. Reynolds appoints Executive Director of the Iowa Communications Network

Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced Ryan Mulhall will serve as Executive Director of the ICN. Mulhall begins his new role with ICN on Friday, August 30, 2024.

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August 26, 2024
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