Iowa Communications Network

Iowa Communications Network Welcome to Iowa Communications Network’s Official Facebook fan page. We are located in the Grimes State Office Building East of the State Capitol.

ICN is Iowa’s premier statewide fiber optic network, delivering secure, high-speed broadband and connectivity solutions to education, healthcare, government, and public safety sectors across all 99 counties. If you are looking for an official source of information, visit ICN’s website: http://www.icn.iowa.gov/

Happy Labor Day! 🛠️Our main offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, for the holiday.While the office doors are cl...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🛠️

Our main offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, for the holiday.

While the office doors are closed, our 24/7 operations team is still on the job, keeping Iowa’s critical networks connected. Call 800-572-3940 if you need help with any of our services. Thank you and enjoy the holiday!

What is Backhaul? 🏗️Sounds like a big yellow excavator hauling dirt, but in our world, it hauls data! Backhaul is the ba...
09/05/2026

What is Backhaul? 🏗️

Sounds like a big yellow excavator hauling dirt, but in our world, it hauls data! Backhaul is the backbone link that hauls information from local neighborhood hubs back to the central global internet.

No hard hats required! It's just miles of high-capacity fiber doing the heavy lifting for Iowa’s schools, hospitals, and essential services.

As September brings National Preparedness Month, Iowa weather reminds us to expect the unexpected! ⛈️🌪️We can’t stop sev...
09/04/2026

As September brings National Preparedness Month, Iowa weather reminds us to expect the unexpected! ⛈️🌪️

We can’t stop severe weather, but we are keeping Iowa's public safety and state network running with rock-solid reliability when seconds count.

Want the inside line on our state’s evolving digital infrastructure and emergency communications? Don't get left on "read." Stay plugged in with our newsletter!

📫 Sign up today: https://bit.ly/3vPtE3L

Calling all Iowa K–8 parents and educators! 🎨 Don't forget to get your young artists started on their poster submissions...
09/03/2026

Calling all Iowa K–8 parents and educators! 🎨 Don't forget to get your young artists started on their poster submissions. We can’t wait to see what they create! ✨

Remember:
1️⃣ Posters must be hand-made and original.
2️⃣ Must include the phrase: "Be Cyber Safe!"

🎁 👀 Psst... prize details are coming soon, and trust us, you won't want to miss out!

Check out the full rules and submission link here:
https://icn.iowa.gov/outreach/icn-cybersecurity-poster-contest-guidelines

September is National Preparedness Month! As Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management kicks off "Week 1: Be Aware...
09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! As Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management kicks off "Week 1: Be Aware," we’re reminding Iowans that staying aware requires staying connected.

As Iowa’s Emergency Support Function 2 (ESF-2) lead for communications, the ICN works behind the scenes to keep the digital backbone strong. From backing up 911 dispatch centers to keeping state public safety agencies connected during severe weather, our network ensures critical information gets where it needs to go when seconds count.

🌩️ Step 1 to being prepared: Know your local risks and sign up for emergency notifications at alert.iowa.gov.
🔗 Learn more about preparedness tips at ready.iowa.gov.

Big news! 🚀 Iowa's Next-Gen Tech Leaders Have Arrived!We've officially kicked off another year of mentoring Iowa’s brigh...
09/01/2026

Big news! 🚀 Iowa's Next-Gen Tech Leaders Have Arrived!

We've officially kicked off another year of mentoring Iowa’s brightest high school minds through our SYBAC program. Over the school year, this hands-on group will tackle everything from cybersecurity certifications to real-world broadband discussions with industry leaders. Want to read the full story and learn more about the program?
👉 Click the link to read the official press release: https://icn.iowa.gov/press-release/2026-09-01/students-named-statewide-broadband-council

Don't miss a thing! Follow our page for monthly meeting recaps, student spotlights, and big news from this year's council.



https://icn.iowa.gov/press-release/2026-09-01/students-named-statewide-broadband-council

As summer heatwaves roll back in, keeping your tech (and your people) cool and protected is top priority!Last year, we b...
08/31/2026

As summer heatwaves roll back in, keeping your tech (and your people) cool and protected is top priority!

Last year, we broke down how the ICN keeps Iowa’s network running smoothly through extreme temperatures. In case you missed it (or need a refresher), here’s a look at what we do during severe weather! ☀️

Smart Student, Safe Data - Cybersecurity 101 🍎🔒IT pros and educators, start the year off right! We put together 3 quick ...
08/31/2026

Smart Student, Safe Data - Cybersecurity 101 🍎🔒
IT pros and educators, start the year off right! We put together 3 quick cybersecurity tips to keep your school's network safe and secure from day one.

Swipe through to see how to protect your classrooms this year! 👉

What is a Splice Vault? Sounds like a high-tech safe in a sci-fi heist movie, right? 🕵️‍♂️💎But we are not talking about ...
08/29/2026

What is a Splice Vault? Sounds like a high-tech safe in a sci-fi heist movie, right? 🕵️‍♂️💎

But we are not talking about Hollywood blockbusters. In the telecom world, a "Splice Vault" is a heavy-duty underground box used to house, organize, and protect fiber optic cables. It acts as a secure meeting point where different fiber lines are joined together or change directions safely.

At the ICN, we use splice vaults all across the state to keep our fiber network connected and protected from the elements. Iowa's wild weather is no joke, so heavy-duty precautions like these help us stay online and serve you best, rain or shine!

Follow us for more fun breakdowns of the telecom terms we use every day!

Nothing matters more than keeping our kids safe. Time to tackle school safety head-on! 🏫 With Safe + Sound Iowa, reporti...
08/28/2026

Nothing matters more than keeping our kids safe. Time to tackle school safety head-on! 🏫 With Safe + Sound Iowa, reporting an anonymous safety concern takes less than a minute. Ready to speak up? Here’s what to do:

📞 Call the Tip Line: 800-224-6018
📝 Fill out an online report
📲 Download the app

We do our part by making sure the secure network behind that tip line is always up and running. Whether day or night, your can connect with a trained specialist and be heard.

Together with Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management, local schools, and folks like you, we are building a safer Iowa together. 🤝

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400 E 14th Street
Des Moines, IA
50319

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18774264692

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