ICN's June News & Updates


June 2020

News & Updates

Status of the Legislative Session

The Legislature adjourned the 2020 Session on Sunday, June 14. Members are now focused on the upcoming November election when all 100 House seats and 25 Senate seats will be on the ballot.

Read Legislative Update


Wenzel Appointed to Commission

Krista Wenzel of Waverly, IA, has been appointed by Governor Reynolds to serve as a member of the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission (ITTC), the governing body of the ICN.

Read Wenzel Appointment


Decorah School District Strives for Learning Equity with WiFi Expansion

In the News: ICN assisted the Decorah School District to create WiFi Internet access for Decorah staff and students.

Originally published on Decorahnews.com on May 18, 2020.


ICN to End Video Service on June 30

The ICN’s primary purpose when it was originally established approximately 30 years ago was to provide two-way interactive video for education. With advancements in technology and the mobility of devices, users are no longer required to utilize the fixed classroom to access the network.

Ending Video Service


Technology Week in Iowa 2020

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation designating the third week in June as Technology Week in Iowa with the first one taking place the week of June 22 – 26, 2020. 

The full proclamation is available by following this video link: https://bit.ly/37RY0Tf.


Iowa receives $26.2 million in emergency education relief to expand broadband access

Iowa received $26.2 million in federal relief to ensure education continues for students of all ages impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the Iowa Department of Education's Message


Voice Customers: Managing Your VoIP Service

Hosted VoIP COVID-19 Remote Work Reminder

The Business Communicator Client supports voice calling and collaboration features for those users working from home or an alternative location as part of the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Remote and mobile work features include: Remote Office,
Call Forwarding, and Simultaneous Ring, which are described in the Hosted VoIP Administrative Portal Guide located in the help section of the VoIP portal.

Contact your ICN Account Consultant for more information.

Broadband News

Gov. Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Gregg reflect on 2020 Legislative Session

Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Gregg release statements after legislative priority passes unanimously

June is Internet Safety Month: Staying safe on the internet

The case for integrating telemedicine education into medical curriculums

How One School District Encourages Creativity and Innovation with Tech

9 Million Students Lack Home Internet for Remote Learning

To 'do no harm,' invest in cybersecurity

Trump’s Proposal Would Give $1T to Roads, 5G, Broadband

Telemedicine Works Great When Patients Have Access

A Bridge Over The Digital Divide – The Infrastructure Project For Education Access

Together During Distance Learning

North Scott School District plans for education of students in fall


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