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Be Cyber Safe! Grades K-8 Poster Contest

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Enter the ICN Cybersecurity Poster Contest! Iowa students are invited to promote digital safety by creating original artwork. Submissions are due October 16.

Contest Rules and Submission Page

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Taxonomy for the ICN news pages, articles, and any other items associated with internal and external news related to telecommunications or the ICN.

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2025 Network Highlights

ICN completed several major projects to strengthen the state's digital backbone, ensuring faster, more reliable, and secure connectivity for Iowans.

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December 16, 2025
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ICN network map connecting all the big projects from 2025
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Engaging Youth in the Cyber World

An Introduction to the Cyber World as a Communicator

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December 15, 2025
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Ben in front of the Iowa Capitol Building
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Iowa’s Broadband Pioneer: Branstad Receives Iowa Award

The creation of the Iowa Communications Network, the state's fiber optic backbone, earned Iowa national & international recognition for being ahead of its time.

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December 11, 2025
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old 1990s computer monitor displaying a news article about Gov. Terry Branstad creating the Iowa Communications Network
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ICN Enhances Southeast Iowa's Network Backup Capabilities

The ICN is improving its Network by enhancing its critical infrastructure in Southeast Iowa.

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December 8, 2025
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Map of Iowa
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Five Nines 99.999 Network Uptime is Essential

Five Nines (99.999%): Why This Uptime Standard is Essential for Critical Infrastructure

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December 2, 2025
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Did You Know Uptime is Critical
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Keeping You Connected: Strong Performance in 2025

Key facts from ICN's Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2025.

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December 1, 2025
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FY2025 Performance Report. 100% Core Uptime, 3.325 Milliseconds, 25% Utilization
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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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