2025 FRS Community Grant Program Recipients
In an effort to support our rural communities, The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) offers aid to communities served by NTCA members through the annual
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WCCTA Awarded Grants for Rural Fort Dodge
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association of Gowrie has partnered with Central Cable Contractors of Waupun, WI and Vantage Point Solutions of Mitchell, SD to construct buried
Webster-Calhoun Receives USDA Grant
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association has been awarded a $300,000 grant through the USDA’s Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program. As part of the application
Charity Grant to Somers Library
The Somers Public Library received $500 from the Aureon Charity Grant Program to help purchase a projector and screen that can be used for multiple
Charity Grant to Lohrville Visions
Lohrville Visions received $500 from the Aureon Charity Grant Program to help create handicap accessible parking spots at the Lohrville City Park. Marcie Boerner, Webster-Calhoun
Charity Grant to Gowrie Pool
The Gowrie Swimming Pool received $500 from the Aureon Charity Grant Program to help purchase rescue tubes which are essential to lifeguards. Marcie Boerner, Webster-Calhoun
Iowans Meet with Congressional Representatives
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association CEO, Marcie Boerner, was one of several Iowa participants at the national NTCA 2025 Legislative and Policy Conference, April 27-29th. Nearly
Keeping Americans Connected with Broadband Built to Last
The idea that all Americans should have reliable access to communications services at a reasonable cost has been a national objective for over a century.
Iowa Communications Alliance Co-Hosts Legislative Welcome Back
Iowa’s 2025 Legislative Session began Monday, January 13th. The Iowa Communications Alliance, representing Iowa’s Community Based Broadband providers, co-hosted a Welcome Back Reception in Des
Gowrie Fire Department Awarded Charity Grant
The Gowrie Fire Department was the recipient of the Aureon Charity Grant Program, funds will help purchase new turnout gear. “Webster-Calhoun is proud to support
Boerner Named New GM
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association (WCCTA) Board of Directors proudly announces the appointment of Marcie Boerner as its new CEO/General Manager, effective January 1, 2025. Boerner,
Carlson Announces Retirement
Celebrating 45 Years of Leadership: Daryl Carlson Announces Retirement As we look back on decades of growth, innovation, and community impact, we are honored to
Working Together with Others to Make a Better Experience
Marcie Boerner, COO, joined the Spin Markket team to talk about cooperatives, how they work, what makes them unique, and why fiber is the future.
Gowrie Fire Receives Revolving Loan Fund
Recently Webster-Calhoun approved funding from the Revolving Loan Fund to the Gowrie Fire Board Agency. The Gowrie Volunteer Fire Department needs to replace their aging
WCCTA Presents Funds to Wheels of GYC
The Wheels of GYC (Gowrie Youth Center) roller skating rink has been a long-standing tradition not only to the community of Gowrie but surrounding communities
Charity Grant to Pickleball Project
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the US for the third year in a row. A local group of residents interested in playing pickleball has
Grant Awarded To The Kid’s Spot
WCCTA Awards Ripple Effect Grant Funding to The Kid’s Spot Lake City, Iowa – On Wednesday, November 15th, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association (WCCTA) awarded grant
Charity Grant to Somers Library
Somers Public Library Recipient of Aureon Charity Grant The Somers Public Library received $500 from the Aureon Charity Grant Program to help purchase a new
Thor Fire Station Rebuilds
Downtown Thor, Iowa was ablaze back on December 10, 2021. The old Humboldt Trust & Savings Bank and a neighboring vacant building were engulfed in
Charity Grant to Gowrie Pool
The Gowrie Swimming Pool received $750 from the Aureon Charity Grant Program to help purchase a new slide. Marcie Boerner, Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association, is
SMCH Implements Telemedicine Technology
Lake City, Iowa – The hospital in Lake City is an important asset for healthcare within our region. While it can be challenging to provide
Charity Grant to Gowrie Police
The City of Gowrie Police Department is the recipient of an Aureon Charity Grant to invest in technology for the new police cruiser. The grant
Boerner Completes Year as ICA President
This year’s Iowa Communications Alliance Annual Meeting and Expo boasted record attendance and celebrated its 10th meeting of the association. The alliance was formed in
Webster-Calhoun Hosts Annual Meeting of Members “Full Stream Ahead”
March 7, 2023 – GOWRIE, IA Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association held the Annual Meeting of Members on Tuesday evening, March 7th at the Southeast Valley