Our roots are deep in Iowa.

about us

Heart of Iowa: Built on Service

Since our founding on February 19, 1958, Heart of Iowa has been committed to keeping communities connected. Originally established as the South Hardin Rural Telephone Cooperative, we were formed through the merger of Union Cooperative Telephone Company and New Providence Cooperative Telephone Company – bringing crank-style phones and operator-assisted service to rural Iowa.

From the 1960s through the early 2000s, we expanded steadily, acquiring additional exchanges and growing into the go-to provider we are today.

100% Fiber. 100% Future-Ready.

Heart of Iowa has always embraced innovation. Today, we proudly offer 100% Fiber to the Home (FTTH) across all our service areas. Our advanced fiber-optic network powers:

Communities We Serve

We’re proud to serve the following Iowa communities:

Heart of Iowa is also proud to serve portions of Gladbrook, LeGrand, Marshalltown, and Wellsburg.

Our Mission Statement

Heart of Iowa Communications Cooperative is committed to providing Broadband Communication Services that improve the quality of life of our customers.

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