Former North Dakota Democratic Senator Byron Dorgan had an opinion piece published in the influential Washington DC publication “The Hill’s Congress Blog.” In his editorial “Will the FCC Stay Committed to Rural America?” Dorgan says there is plenty of reason to worry that actions taken by the FCC could have a devastating effect on the […]

From Stalk to Skyscraper Learn why Iowans everywhere need a connected world. For over 100 years, Iowa’s independent telephone companies have provided the necessary infrastructure to keep our state connected.  But currently, regulator policies are in the works that could jeopardize Iowa’s access to equitable and fairly priced communications services, as early as 2020.  You […]

Alpine Grant Program Revised Alpine Communications has revised the Charitable Giving Program.  Going forward, we will be awarding “Technology Grants” instead of cash grants to applicants.  Organizations can apply for grants towards services that can be purchased from or through Alpine Communications.  These items would include but are not limited to TVs, PCs, Networking, Security […]

Pictured are Carter House Museum board members Jennifer Cowsert, Betty Buchholz, Diane Finley, and Howard Maier.  The Carter House Museum received a $1000.00 grant to install a monitored security system to protect the priceless collection archived within the home and annex.

Call Completion Issues Discussed at FCC Meeting There is a nationwide and industry-wide epidemic going on that directly and adversely affects consumers — problems with the transmission and completion of calls placed to customers served by rural local exchange carriers (RLECs). A survey of National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA) members showed that 80 percent of […]

Listen live to KCTN FM100 on Alpine’s FusionTV Weather 100! What is Alpine Weather 100?  It is Alpine’s local weather station for Elkader and Guttenberg.  FusionTV subscribers have exclusive access to the area’s only dedicated 24×7 weather channel featuring current conditions, national/regional/local radar, 5 hour and 5 day forecasts, and severe weather information.  For more […]

FEMA begins severe weather outreach campaign. Learn more about keeping your family safe during the upcoming flood and storm season. FEMA Severe Weather Guide

Iowa Network Services Awards Grant to Elkader Fitness Inc. Iowa Network Services is pleased to announce that Elkader Fitness Inc. is an award  recipient of the Iowa Network Services Charity Grant program. Elkader Fitness Inc. was  awarded $500 to purchase a new stair climber machine. INS created this charity grant program to increase its service […]

netINS Scholarship Alpine Communications in conjunction with Iowa Network Services announces a new  scholarship opportunity for students who reside in Alpine’s service area. netINS Scholarship Eligibility – Deadline April 1st Want $1000 for college? Visit www.netins.net/scholarships to apply: Applicant must be a resident of Iowa or attend and graduate from an Iowa High School Applicant […]

No Texting While Driving – Take the Pledge You can help ensure that our roads are safer by signing a personal pledge form to be a safer driver by not texting while driving. Download Your Texting Pledge Here They may also be picked up at Central Community Hospital in Elkader until March 31st. All signed […]

Storm season is upon us…is your family prepared? One item to be sure and have on hand is a corded home telephone, since it does not require electricity and could be your backup method of communication during and after a storm. It’s important for you to know: Cordless phones require electricity and will not continue […]