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Make a Call to 811 Part of Your Springtime Plans

Spring is finally here! With the snow melted and the ground ready for planting, eager homeowners like you are gearing up to start those outdoor digging projects. Before you reach for that shovel to start digging, remember to call 811, the national call-before-you-dig number, to ensure that your buried utility lines are marked. Our land is made up […]

Prepare Your Home and Family for Spring Storm Season

Spring storm season has arrived which can lead to lead to flooding and power outages. Alpine Communications recommends these five storm preparedness tips to tackle before the next storm approaches. 1. Unplug electronics during storms. Power surges from lightening can damage your electronics and potentially injure you. 2. Build an emergency kit. The Red Cross advises […]

Kilburg Photo Selected for Directory Cover

Dustin Kilburg of McGregor submitted the winning entry in our recent directory cover photo contest. He took the photo, pictured here, at Effigy Mounds National Park. Dustin’s picture is featured on the cover of the 2016-2017 Northeast Iowa Regional Directory, which will be distributed to Alpine Communications customers in May. He received a $50 gift certificate to the Alpine TEC […]

Surveys Result in $386 to Clayton County Food Shelf

Here at Alpine, we are always trying to improve our game and give back to the community. To help us serve our customers better, we conduct surveys after each trouble call or new service installation. Customers receive an email invitation and/or follow-up phone call from one of Alpine’s employees asking for feedback on their experience. Each survey takes […]

Clayton Ridge Schools Implements Advanced Security Solution

For Clayton Ridge Schools, serving approximately 630 students in grades K through 12, providing a safe and secure school environment is one of the highest priorities. “(The need for improving security) was prompted by the failed bond issue last year. One of the issues brought to the district’s attention by the public was improving safety surrounding the […]

Meet the Crew – Lara Duff

Name: Lara Duff Title: Customer Service Representative. Help members of our communities get the best services for their communication wants and needs. Location: Elkader Personal Information: Born and raised in NEIA. I love (most) animals. Hobbies: Watching movies. Productivity Tip: N/A. Music Preferences: Oldies. Best Concert: Bleachers. Favorite Travel Destination: I would rank my travels […]

National Do Not Call Registry

If you are receiving telemarketing calls to your cellphone, you can register it with the National Do Not Call Registry. You can register your home or mobile phone for free. https://www.donotcall.gov/ The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls. Most telemarketers should not call your number once […]

Apply for the INS Scholarship

Iowa Network Services has established the INS Scholarship Program for students pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). High school juniors and graduating seniors during the 2015-2016 school year are eligible. Scholarship awards ranging between $500- $1,000 will be offered to students who have outstanding academic and achievement records. Alpine Communications customers […]

Alpine Hosts Smart Farm Demonstrations on March 3rd

You’re invited to learn about Smart Farm Solutions on March 3. It’s just plain smart to take advantage of Internet-enabled monitoring and surveillance. Alpine Communications offers Smart Farm Solutions, powered by Clear2there, which are flexible and affordable ways to manage many aspects of your farm or business, even when you’re miles away. Smart Farm Solutions include: Video surveillance for […]