Minburn Communications

10/16/2026

Our Marketing and CX Manager, Mariah Burds, is participating in the Iowa Communications Alliance Leadership Academy this year! This six-month program focuses on building leadership skills, connecting with industry peers, and growing as a leader. We’re excited to see Mariah take on this opportunity!

10/15/2026

That bad guys are at it again! ⚠️

Some people may be receiving fake emails claiming they need to urgently update the Terms of Service or risk permanently losing access to their email and saved data.

Please know that this is NOT how we communicate with you! These emails are designed to scare you into clicking a link and sharing your personal information.

❌ Don’t click the link. ❌ Don’t enter your password. ✅ If you’re unsure whether an email is real, reach out to us directly!

10/15/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about 5G internet is that the "5" in 5G stands for 5 gigabits (Gbps). In fact, 5G doesn’t pertain to speed at all.

Different internet technologies can deliver very different experiences. Read more to understand how 5G Home Internet compares to fiber internet in terms of speed, reliability, and performance.

Not all internet connections are the same. Read below to understand how 5G Home Internet compares to fiber internet in terms of speed, reliability, and performance.

10/14/2026

We’re hosting a Food & Clothing Drive to support our local pantries and clothes closets, and we’d love your help!

If you have any non-perishable food or gently used clothing, you can drop them off at either of our offices during regular business hours between now and November 9.

➡ 100 S Main St, Woodward
➡ 416 Chestnut St, Minburn

We’ve included an image below with some of the most requested items. Every little bit helps. Thank you for supporting our community!

10/11/2026

HBO Max is now available to those who subscribe to HBO through their Minburn Communications TV package! You can authenticate your HBO Max access using your existing watchTVeverywhere (wTVE) account.

You can learn how to activate HBO Max at

If you already receive HBO as part of your Minburn Communications TV package, HBO is included at no additional cost. Watch HBO channels and On Demand content.

10/08/2026

🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟

Meet Customer Account Specialist Amee Kruckenberg! She’s been with the Minburn Communications team for two years. Outside of work, she loves sewing and crocheting and hopes to travel to Ireland someday.

Learn more about the faces behind your internet at https://minburncomm.com/employee-spotlight-amee-kruckenberg/

10/02/2026

Twice a year during the spring and fall the sun aligns directly with satellites in orbit causing what is known as a sun outage. During this brief period, you might notice a pixelated or frozen picture or slight audio distortion on your TV. This is a temporary and natural occurrence. Sun outages are happening now until October 12. Thank you for your patience while the sun is doing its thing.

10/01/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to review your online safety habits. Simple actions like using stronger passwords, recognizing scams, and keeping your devices secure can help protect your personal information from cyber threats. Read our blog to learn more and stay safe in today’s digital world.

Stay safe online this Cybersecurity Awareness Month with seven simple tips to protect your personal information, devices, and accounts from cyber threats.

09/29/2026

Thank you Raccoon Valley Radio for the coverage of this project!

In 2027, some residents and business customers in the city of Dallas Center will be able to get their internet from Minburn Communications, according to Douglas Pals, the company’s CEO. “So many city residents of Dallas Center

09/24/2026

Our team took part in the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Virtual 5K yesterday! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

FRS makes a difference in rural communities like ours by providing scholarships to rural students, funding community improvement projects through grants, and giving young people opportunities to grow as future leaders through the FRS Youth Tour.

We’re proud to support an organization that invests in the future of rural communities. Thanks, FRS, for all you do! 💙