October Business Spotlight: Millstream Brau Haus

September 20, 2022

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Millstream Brau Haus. The Millstream Brewing Company had a vision for many years of opening a German-inspired Bierhalle (Beer Hall) and, in August 2016, the Millstream Brau Haus was born! The Brau Haus (Brewing House) brings a one-of-a-kind experience to locals and visitors offering German-inspired food, Millstream brews and […]

September Business Spotlight: Colony Acres

August 30, 2022

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Colony Acres. Colony Acres was planted in North Liberty 95 years ago and continues to live their promise to deliver wholesome fun and deep-rooted value to the community. Owners Dean and Katie Colony are third generation farmers who toiled the same soil they farm on today. Having raised their […]

Is your Internet Ready for Back to School?

August 10, 2022

As summer winds down, is your internet ready for back-to-school? Whether virtual learning or in person, your internet needs to handle the demands of streaming educational videos, downloading large files and uploading homework assignments. A reliable internet connection with enough bandwidth are essential to getting homework, group projects, research, and assignments done. Important questions to ask: […]

August Business Spotlight: Iowa Baseball Museum of Norway

July 21, 2022

This month’s Business Spotlight is on the Iowa Baseball Museum of Norway. The Iowa Baseball Museum of Norway tells the story of how baseball came to the little town of Norway, shortly after the end of the Civil War, and culminated in 20 State High School Championships. Over the years, Norway produced a prolific number […]

How to Check South Slope Availability

July 14, 2022

Wonder if you can get South Slope ridiculously reliable internet? Our Business Development Manager, Bre, has created a brief step-by-step video on how to easily use our website to find out if you can get South Slope service at your home or business. She also shares how realtors and developers can save or donate […]

Top Tips to Protect Yourself From Phishing

July 13, 2022

Not so fun fact: over 90% of ransomware attacks are delivered via malicious email. Phishing emails are becoming harder to spot, with well-written ones making it past even the most observant recipients. Follow these tips to protect yourself an your business. Phishing emails may look like they’re from a company you know or trust. Make […]

Three Tips for a Better Gaming Experience

July 6, 2022

Raise your hand if you have a gamer in your house. We know that your little humans, especially the teenage ones, are often using the internet for gaming. We’ve all been there – with multiple people on the internet at the same time, lagging and slow speeds can happen. When that occurs in the middle […]

July Business Spotlight: Frond Design Studios

June 29, 2022

This month’s Business Spotlight is on Frond Design Studios. Frond Design Studios began in 2012 with a mission to put fine art into fabric design. Stephanie Brandenburg began hand-painting all of her fabric designs about five years before she started her own company. The fabric industry for quilting and sewing is driven by a diverse […]

Benefits of a Guest Network for your Business

June 13, 2022

When visiting a business, many customers want one thing – to connect to a free Wi-Fi service. Having access to free Wi-Fi improves relationships with customers. It also helps with your network security. Read below our top reasons how having a guest network can benefit your business. Improved network security: Allowing visitors to use a Wi-Fi […]

Why Upload Speed Matters

June 7, 2022

When deciding on an internet plan, most people focus on the download speed without giving much thought to upload. That’s not surprising given that internet service providers often only advertise download speed because their upload speed is minimal in comparison. However, upload speed has become increasingly important for how you use the internet. First, let’s […]