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A Behind-the-Scenes HVAC Upgrade

ICN has completed a vital HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) upgrade on the Capitol Complex at the Lucas State Office Building.

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November 17, 2025
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ICN HVAC Equipment that was Upgraded
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ICN Releases FY25 Annual Report

ICN's fiscal year 2025 annual report highlights network upgrades, partnerships, and outreach.

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November 14, 2025
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FY25 annual report
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Connection Reliability is Key to Building Safety

ICN and Granite are partnering to offer the EPIK solution, a proven replacement for traditional phone lines.

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November 10, 2025
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A close-up view of a modern elevator emergency call button and a cellular link device mounted on a white wall
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More Than a Network: Iowa's Critical Infrastructure Backbone

A new initiative from ICN, launched today, highlights the role of the state's fiber-optic backbone as critical infrastructure and its benefits for Iowans.

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November 3, 2025
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promo critical infrastructure
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The Critical Role of Inside Cabling

Keeping Iowa's government running smoothly and connected is a massive undertaking. The ICN's Inside Cabling Team, also known as the TAC Team, is on the job.

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October 27, 2025
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organized cables in a structured cabling cabinet
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Relocating Fiber from the Wallace State Office Building

The future demolition of the Wallace State Office Building has set in motion a complex infrastructure project: the relocation of critical fiber connections.

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October 20, 2025
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Working on Wallace Building Fiber Optics
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Building Collaborative Network Relationships

As a trusted Internet service provider, ICN’s involvement with BOREAS will bring added network diversity and redundancy to ICN’s statewide fiber optic network.

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September 29, 2025
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A digital cloud with several fiber optic cables connecting to it
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Tips to Dodge Digital Tricks this October

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global effort to help people and businesses understand how to stay safe online.

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September 25, 2025
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a cartoon ghost and spooky knight are improving the cybersecurity of a haunted house
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A Summer of Career Connected Learning

Over the summer, ICN's Peer to Career program continued to connect Ottumwa Job Corps’ network cabling students with industry experts in the telecom industry

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September 22, 2025
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Peer to Career logo on the state of Iowa
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ICN Boosts Network Redundancy in Western Iowa

The Iowa Communications Network (ICN) announces that it has successfully completed an equipment upgrade at multiple sites in Western Iowa along Highway 30.

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September 8, 2025
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ICN Boosts Network Redundancy in Western Iowa
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Students Selected for Statewide Broadband Council

ICN has selected a group of Iowa high school students to participate in the Statewide Youth Broadband Advisory Council (SYBAC).

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September 2, 2025
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ICN SYBAC web
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The Backbone of Customer Service: Everyone Plays a Part

As we close out fiscal year 2025, we want to highlight the amazing work of the entire ICN agency in fulfilling customer requests.

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August 25, 2025
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a digital map of Iowa showing people connected by the ICN fiber optic network
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ICN: Iowa's Unseen Lifeline During Emergencies

August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month. At ICN we want to explain the critical role of our statewide Network.

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August 12, 2025
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Infographic header for an article titled "Your Unseen Lifeline." The image shows a blue map of Iowa with a network of interconnected lines and circles, representing the ICN. In the background, out-of-focus figures are connected by a web of light, symbolizing the people and infrastructure served.
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New Vision and Goals for the ICN

ICN is introducing a new vision, operational goals, and strategic emphasis, as part of a broader strategic initiative.

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August 5, 2025
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The phrase "Paving the Path" is displayed above four infographics that illustrate four key goals: integrity, customer focus, reliability, and security.
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How the Network is Protected from Severe Weather

Iowa summers have very unpredictable weather, which can get pretty intense. This season often has weather events like tornadoes, floods, and thunderstorms.

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July 17, 2025
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a creative depiction of various types of weather occurring throughout the state of Iowa

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