Recent News
Below are the latest news stories and press releases from Connect Iowa.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
News Release: Input Sought as Hamilton County Leaders Work to Boost Local Economy Through Innovative Tech Program
Residents invited to join groundbreaking effort for broadband expansion Webster City – A meeting to kick off an innovative technology program focused on growing the local economy and improving quality of life in Hamilton County is slated for May 17. Local leaders from Hamilton County have elected to participate in an innovative program that seeks...Friday, May 04, 2012
Broadband access critical for rural Iowa
From CHELSEA DAVIS/Ottuma Daily Courier: KEOSAUQUA — Broadband access is key to rural communities’ survival, said Congressman Dave Loebsack... At a roundtable discussion of rural issues at the Van Buren Telephone Company in Keosauqua Tuesday morning, U.S. Rep. Dave Loebsack, D-Iowa City, gathered with area officials to discuss the biggest problems...Friday, May 04, 2012
News Release: Input Sought as Des Moines County Leaders Work to Boost Local Economy Through Innovative Tech Program
Residents invited to join groundbreaking effort for broadband expansion West Burlington – A meeting to kick off an innovative technology program focused on growing the local economy and improving quality of life in Des Moines County is slated for May 7. Local leaders from the Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission have elected to participate...Wednesday, May 02, 2012
News Release:Connect Iowa Report Details Broadband’s Impact on Businesses, Economy
Survey of business technology adoption shows broadband an economic driver vital to continuing recovery Access the widget Download the report Des Moines, IA – Connect Iowa today released a comprehensive report detailing the key role broadband plays in business performance and the implications for a continuing economic recovery. Online sales in Iowa...Tuesday, May 01, 2012
News Release: Floyd County Seeks Volunteers for Local Technology Planning Effort
Committee members needed to be part of ‘Connected’ community engagement program Charles City, IA – Floyd County community leaders are enrolling in an innovative program that seeks to boost the local economy and quality of life for residents though increased access, adoption, and use of broadband, but the program needs more volunteers. Connect Iowa...Wednesday, April 18, 2012
News Release: Connect Iowa Unveils Innovative New Broadband Mapping Tool
Interactive Map Offers Unique Tools to View Iowa’s Technology Landscape, Guide Expansion Efforts Access My ConnectView here Des Moines – Connect Iowa today unveiled an innovative new broadband mapping tool offering unmatched views of Iowa’s technology landscape. The mapping tool, called My ConnectView, is a valuable tool for consumers, policy...Thursday, February 23, 2012
Connect Iowa Releases Report on Senior Citizen Technology Use
Low Broadband Adoption Threatens to Separate Seniors from Critical Services Des Moines, IA – Today, Connect Iowa is releasing a new report focusing on technology adoption and use by Iowa’s senior citizens. The report, titled Iowa’s Silent Generation: Resilient, More Experienced, but Disconnected, gives an in-depth look at the challenges Iowa...Thursday, February 16, 2012
News Release: Donation Aids in Connected Nation’s Vital Broadband Validation Efforts
Michigan’s True Gain Antennas Outfits Field Engineers WASHINGTON, DC – One of the primary tasks in the national effort to increase vital broadband access is to confirm exactly where broadband is – and is not – available. Connected Nation, the national nonprofit leading the way in promoting broadband access, adoption, and use, has been aided in its...Friday, January 20, 2012
Connect Iowa Joins Forces With Iowa Association of Regional Councils to Improve High-Speed Internet Access, Adoption, & Use Across the State
Local Leaders Seek to Enlist Community Participation in Achieving Broadband Expansion Des Moines, IA – Today, Connect Iowa and the Iowa Association of Regional Councils (IARC) announced a new partnership to launch a statewide “Connected” community engagement program aimed at increasing broadband access, adoption, and use. High-speed Internet is...Friday, January 13, 2012
