Members of the Iowa Telecommunications Association (ITA) spent May 16-18 advocating on behalf of the rural telecom industry in Washington, D.C. with representatives of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Iowa congressional delegation. The timing of these meetings is particularly important because of the anticipated adoption by the FCC of reforms of both the […]

Guttenberg, Iowa, Saturday, July 3, 2021 “Bold Stripes, Bright Stars, Brave Hearts” Ingleside Park, North River Park Drive (unless otherwise noted) All-Day Activities: DJ, Adult Beverage Garden, Bean Bag Tournament – Sponsored by Alpine Communications, Kiddie Barrel Train, BINGO Friday, July 2, 2021, from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, Live Music from “Triple Threat” in Ingleside […]

More Chicago, More Mystery, and More History Alpine Communications is excited to announce the addition of two new networks and a new HD network on FusionTV, Elkader and Guttenberg’s choice for fiber optic digital television service. Now Available on Local Plus HD, Essentials HD, and Premier HD: Channel 475 WGN HD Premier: Channel 158 Crime […]

Iowa Network Services Awards Grant to American Legion Clay-Gar Post #723 June 14, 2011 – Iowa Network Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that American Legion Clay-Gar Post #723 is an award recipient of the Iowa Network Services Charity Grant program. American Legion Clay-Gar Post was awarded $500 to make updates and repairs to the […]

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 […]