Biz Blog

Benefits of Symmetrical Internet for Businesses
February 15, 2023
All internet connections are not created equal. While some internet plans feature high download speeds, the upload speed may pale in comparison. Upload speed is increasingly important for the way you do business. First, let’s dive into the difference between the two. Download speed is how fast you receive information over the internet. Examples include receiving […]
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February Business Spotlight: The Midnight Gem
January 30, 2023
This month’s Business Spotlight is on The Midnight Gem. The Midnight Gem is a modern industrial venue that is ready to take your special event and give it the love, care, and support that it deserves. This new venue is in a prime location off the I-380 Swisher exit, within miles of the Eastern Iowa […]
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January Business Spotlight: Performance Health & Fitness
December 30, 2022
This month’s Business Spotlight is on Performance Health & Fitness. Performance is proud to have served the Iowa City, Coralville, and the North Liberty area for the past 16 years. Their mission is to inspire, motivate, educate, and encourage members to live a healthy lifestyle so they can thrive. What sets Performance Health & Fitness […]
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December Business Spotlight: Amana General Store
November 30, 2022
This month’s Business Spotlight is on the Amana General Store. Built in 1858, the Amana General Store is a prominent historic landmark in the village of Amana. From the time it opened until 1932, the store served the community with all of its material needs that the communal society did not provide. Today, the store […]
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November Business Spotlight: Shelly’s Sweets
October 25, 2022
This month’s Business Spotlight is on Shelly’s Sweets. Shelly’s Sweets is a family-owned and run business located in Newhall. The bakery opened over 20 years ago when Shelly Dengler and her family came together to create baked goods to sell to locals. As demand grew, the business moved from a home kitchen to its own […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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