The countdown is on — CX Summit is only 2 weeks away! Two days. Packed with practical strategies, fresh ideas, and powerful speakers like Rachel Mae Eslick and Scott Siepker. Spots are going fast — don’t wait until it’s too late. Register now: loom.ly/DB1QtzA

The 2025-26 ICA Leadership Academy started this week. Real Colors workshop, Leadership at All Levels presentation, volunteering at CISS, dinner. The class is off to a great start!

ICA's Leadership Academy participants are spending the day training with The Ray Center at Drake University. Lots of learning, connecting, and some fun mixed in!

Lights. Camera. Connection. The 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo Exhibitor Prospectus goes live tomorrow. This year’s Expo features an expanded floorplan, larger booth options, and new sponsorship opportunities. Keep an eye out tomorrow for the first look at what’s new!

Thank you to our Broadband Briefing hosts! This year’s ICA Broadband Briefings brought together community-based broadband providers, legislators, federal policy makers, and local leaders for meaningful conversations about rural connectivity and the future of broadband in Iowa.

The 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo Exhibitor Prospectus is now live. View the Prospectus and start planning your booth and sponsorship selections today. loom.ly/yVvH1y4

Curious about the new Expo floor and updated booth options? Register for the New Exhibitor Webinar on December 4th to get the full preview. Click Here to Register: loom.ly/aPXxGYI

Happy Thanksgiving from ICA! We’re grateful for the incredible people in this industry who work hard every day to keep Iowa’s communities connected. Your dedication, teamwork, and support make all the difference. The ICA office will be closed on November 27 & 28 for the holiday.

Expo & Sponsorship Registration is NOW OPEN for ICA Members! Booths + sponsorships are officially open exclusively to members before we release anything to the public. Members: Check your email for the registration link

The threat of winter weather changed the format for the Leadership Academy session yesterday, but it was still a great day of connecting and learning.

ICA Members — quick reminder! If you haven’t secured your booth for the 2026 Annual Meeting & Expo, now’s the moment. Member-only access is still open, but the Expo Floor will open to all companies on January 5. Click Here for More Information:loom.ly/yVvH1y4

ICA is seeking session proposals for CyberCon XI to be held May 13-14, 2026. If you have a cybersecurity topic you would like the committee to consider, please fill out the online form. Find full details at loom.ly/29SgTYU

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from ICA! Wishing all our members a wonderful holiday season filled with love, joy, and celebration! Our offices will close at noon on December 24th and remain closed on December 25th so our team can enjoy the holidays with their loved ones.

Iowa One Call – Iowa Utilities Role Join the Iowa Utilities Commission for a discussion on Iowa One Call and the Iowa utilities role. Date: January 6, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM (Central Time) Click here to Register: loom.ly/g8phFg0

Last Day for ICA Members! Today is your final chance to secure your booth before the Expo Floor opens to all companies on January 5. Click Here for More Information: loom.ly/yVvH1y4

Registration is NOW OPEN to ALL Exhibitors! Members + Non-Members — the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo floor is officially open for booth registration. Click Here to Register: loom.ly/j13xAF8

The ICA Leadership Academy met this week. Their experience included the Executive Pathways Conference, the Legislative Welcome Back Reception, a visit to the State Capitol, and more. Great opportunities to meet & interact with other ICA members and State Legislators.

Do you have a cybersecurity topic to present? ICA is seeking presentation proposals for CyberCon to be held May 13 & 14. If you have a topic you would like the committee to consider, please fill out the online form. Find full details at loom.ly/29SgTYU

The spotlight turns on tomorrow. Registration for the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo opens at 9:00 AM. Three days. One industry. Countless connections. Stay tuned. #LightsCameraConnection #ICAMeeting

Registration for the 2026 ICA Annual Meeting & Expo is officially OPEN. Join us March 23–25 in Des Moines for three days of education, networking, and connection. Register now: loom.ly/iR78WZo #ICAMeeting #BroadbandLeaders #LightsCameraConnection