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FCC funds help Iowa Health Systems build fiber optic network

April 14, 2009 By admin

A large state network of hospitals and clinics announced the launch today of a 3,200 mile fiber-optic network that will link healthcare providers together across the state and beyond. Iowa Health System C.E.O. Bill Leaver says the system is called "HealthNet Connect." Leaver says … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health / Medicine, Technology Tagged With: Technology, Telecommunications, Utilities

Republicans want to ban government-paid cell phones for state workers

April 2, 2009 By admin

Republicans in the Iowa Senate suggest taxpayers should stop footing the bill for state workers who carry cell phones and blackberries. Senator Kim Reynolds, a Republican from Osceola, says there should be a ban on state spending on cell phones and P.D.A.'s. "At a time when we see … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Politics / Govt, Technology Tagged With: Chet Culver, Democratic Party, Employment and Labor, Legislature, Republican Party, Technology, Telecommunications

E-mail looks to create April Fool havoc

April 1, 2009 By admin

The worst prank played on Iowans on this April Fool's Day may be the one that comes via e-mail. Over the past few years, April 1st has brought technology termoil to millions of computer users and this year is expected to bring more of the same. Computer tech Mark Sommerfeld says your best defense … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fires/Accidents/Disasters, Technology Tagged With: Technology, Telecommunications

No ban on cell phone use in cars — this year

March 3, 2009 By admin

A key lawmaker says bills which would ban cell phone use in vehicles or punish those caught putting on make-up or reading while driving will likely die in the Iowa legislature this year. Senator Keith Kreiman, a Democrat from Bloomfield who's chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Politics / Govt, Technology Tagged With: Computers, Democratic Party, Department of Transportation, Legislature, Republican Party, Technology, Telecommunications, Travel

Education chief warns some schools would lose high-speed access if ICN sold

March 2, 2009 By admin

The head of the Iowa Department of Education says if legislators decide to sell the state-owned fiber optics network, some of the state's K-through-12 schools might lose the ability to connect to the Internet. Last Friday, House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy said legislators should consider … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Education, Politics / Govt, Technology Tagged With: Democratic Party, Legislature, Republican Party, Technology, Telecommunications

Governor says "we’ll see" about ICN sale

February 28, 2009 By admin

Governor Chet Culver has no opinion on a potential money-raising proposal floated Friday by a top Democrat in the Iowa House. House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy of Des Moines says the capacity of the state-owned fiber optic network is attractive to the private sector, and it may be time to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Politics / Govt, Technology Tagged With: Chet Culver, Democratic Party, Legislature, Republican Party, Technology, Telecommunications, Terry Branstad

Top Democrat says it may be time for state to sell or lease Iowa Communications Network

February 27, 2009 By admin

A top Democrat in the legislature says it's time to start exploring the idea of selling or leasing the vast, state-owned fiber optics network that's linked to every public school and National Guard armory as well as all state government facilities. House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy of Des … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Politics / Govt, Technology Tagged With: Democratic Party, Legislature, Republican Party, Technology, Telecommunications

House GOP seeks sale of Iowa Communications Network

February 26, 2009 By admin

Republicans in the Iowa House say it's time to sell or lease the state-owned fiber optic network that was championed by former Republican Governor Terry Branstad.  House Republican Leader Kraig Paulsen admits they don't know how much the system's work, or whether anyone would be willing to buy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Education, Politics / Govt, Technology Tagged With: Chet Culver, Democratic Party, Legislature, Republican Party, Technology, Telecommunications, Terry Branstad

No law to ban cell phone use while driving

February 24, 2009 By admin

A key legislator says a bill that would make it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while you're driving in Iowa is not likely to become law this year. Some studies indicate cell phone use compromises driving abilities as much as being drunk. But Senator Tom Rielly of Oskaloosa, chairman of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Politics / Govt, Technology Tagged With: Democratic Party, Department of Transportation, Legislature, Republican Party, Technology, Telecommunications, Travel

Legislators ponder ban on hand-held cell phone use while driving

January 28, 2009 By admin

Iowa Department of Public Safety officials are urging the state legislature to make it illegal to use a hand-held cell phone while driving on Iowa roads. Ross Loder of the Iowa Department of Public Safety says distracted driving is a critical safety issue. "There is research that pretty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Politics / Govt, Technology Tagged With: Democratic Party, Department of Transportation, Republican Party, Technology, Telecommunications, Travel

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