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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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Fiber Repairs, Relocations, and Emergency Restorations

From site relocations, emergency restorations, new customer construction, and internal network projects, there is always a project for our Outside Plant Team.

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October 1, 2024
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Collection of images that represent the types of challenges the Outside Plant faces like flooding, fiber cuts, fires, and more.
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How Can Schools Help Defend Themselves Against Cyber Attacks?

Organizations today have to navigate the fast-changing world of security threats. We have put together a list of resources to help our customers.

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September 26, 2024
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a graduation cap being supported by three services: firewall, DDoS mitigation, and cybersecurity training
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What ICN Services Qualify for E-Rate?

Each year, schools and libraries can upgrade their network technology, ensuring their students & educators have a secure connection to access digital resources.

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September 16, 2024
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Students Selected for Youth Council

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

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August 29, 2024
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the SYBAC logo and congrats banner featuring all the names of the students accepted to the council
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Celebrating SYBAC

This school year marks a milestone as ICN begins working with the 10th group of students that make up its Statewide Youth Broadband Advisory Council (SYBAC).

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August 28, 2024
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celebration graphic for the 10 year anniversary of SYBAC with the SYBAC logo
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Allamakee CSD Adds Zoom

Allamakee CSD was the first customer to jump on board with the new partnership between ICN and Zoom.

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August 12, 2024
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Allamakee school with a variety of Zoom products around it
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ICN’s Peer to Career Marks Successful First Year

We are celebrating our first year of the Peer to Career program, which is a joint partnership with Ottumwa’s Job Corps’ Network Cable Installation program.

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August 1, 2024
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In Times of Crisis, the ICN Supports Customers & Iowans

During difficult times, ICN has played a crucial role in supporting our customers. Recent examples highlight the importance of the fiber optic network.

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July 18, 2024
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Relocating Two Equipment Sites on the Network

There are many different situations that can cause an ICN site to move. One common factor is the teamwork that goes into each project.

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July 15, 2024
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Site equipment in Sac City
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ICN’s Zoom Partnership Takes Center Stage

The ICN and Zoom partnership kicked off with an in-person Zoom Workspace Experience for our customer base in late May.

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June 5, 2024
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Supporting Iowa's Education by Fulfilling Bandwidth Requests

Schools and libraries can use ICN Internet, data, and firewall services to keep their buildings connected and safe through the FCC’s E-Rate program.

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May 16, 2024
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Deploying a Firewall Management Solution

Southwestern Community College in Creston, Iowa, required a new firewall solution. Their small security team sought assistance from ICN for firewall management.

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May 14, 2024
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ICN Teams Up with Zoom to Offer its AI-powered Collaboration Platform

ICN is excited to announce it has teamed up with Zoom to deliver a flexible and enhanced cloud communications experience for authorized users across Iowa.

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April 22, 2024
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High School Students Visit the ICN

ICN provides students with the opportunity to engage in tech conversations and explore the Capitol Complex.

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April 12, 2024
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Network Cable Installation Trainees Visit the ICN and Statehouse

On April 8, the Ottumwa Job Corps’ Network Cable Installation (NCI) trainees had the chance to interact with Iowa Communications Network's (ICN).

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April 10, 2024
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Peer to Career Trainees Visit Capitol

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