(Breda, IA April 21, 2022) – In early 2021, Western Iowa Networks (WIN) announced fiber optic construction projects as part of a public-private partnership with Mills County. WIN and Mills County have teamed up once again to expand fiber optics even further in Mills County. An area just north of Glenwood has been mapped out which includes portions of Ellington & Gaston Avenues as well as 230th & 237th Streets and an area along and just east of 221st Street (s outlined in red on the map below.)

WIN CEO Jeff Roiland stated, “We are very happy to be working with Mills County again on this particular project that will make fiber available to almost 230 additional Mills County homes.” Roiland added “What we have been able to accomplish through this partnership is truly extraordinary and is a huge benefit to the residents of Mills County. The vision of the County Supervisors to see what this will do for their home and business owners in building towards the future is quite remarkable.”

Construction will be wrapping up in the Loess Hills fiberhood project this summer and the crews will then transition to begin construction in the Glenwood North fiberhood. Once a more accurate timeline is available, it will be posted on the Status of Fiberhoods page here https://fiber.westianet.com/mills-county-map/. This network will bring fiber internet with speeds of 100Gbps, 500Gbps and 1Gbps as well as Phone to residents in this area. WIN will be offering construction of a fiber drop to the home at no cost as well as free installation to everyone who signs up for services before the network construction is complete.

Mills County Supervisor Lonnie Mayberry stated “Mills County and Western Iowa Networks started our partnership a few years ago when we worked together on our Broadband Study. Since then, the partnership has grown exponentially. Mills County assisted in helping WIN acquire several grants to install fiber throughout the entire unincorporated part of the county.” Mayberry added “This will help the residents of Mills County both now and into the future. They’re a great company to work with and the staff and support is top notch. I can’t recommend them enough.”

Residents and businesses in any of the service area can sign up for fiber optic services online at www.westianet.com, by calling or texting 712-775-2946 or by calling toll-free at 888-508-2946.