The Day the Spinning Stopped: Ashton’s Story
“Hey, it’s not spinning anymore.” In the quiet rural community of Thornton, Iowa, Ashton and his family sought a life of simplicity and peace. They…
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Wendy’s Rare Moment of Peace
It had been a long, exhausting week for Wendy. Between juggling deadlines and endless customer calls, she rarely got a moment to herself. But today…
New Directors Join CL Tel Board
CLEAR LAKE, Iowa—Tim Clayton, Brian Gustas, and Joyce Hrinya have joined the CL Tel Board of Directors. Tim Clayton is a principal at Emerging Capital…
Jason Streams Game of the Year
Jason had been waiting for this moment all season. It was the championship game, and his team was inches away from a win. Five seconds…
Deliciously Transparent: A Guide to the FCC’s New Broadband Labels
You wouldn’t buy cereal without knowing what’s inside the box, right? Even if it boasts a great prize, the nutritional content and taste are what…
Dodge Data Caps with these Savvy Strategies
I don’t like scary movies. I also don’t like data caps. Both give me nightmares. Data caps are an added worry that most of us…
Battle of the Bandwidth: Which Streaming Services Use the Most Data?
Streaming is simple. With the average US household subscribing to four services, choosing the perfect one is not. You can access an ocean…
Simple Hacks to Banish Buffering
Sigh. It’s the circle again. You’re watching your favorite show or movie, and, like an unwanted DM, that blue spinning circle pops up on your…
Is your ISP Subscription like a Gym Membership
You’ve been here, right? You get to the gym and it’s rush time. Every treadmill is full, the free weights aren’t free, and you’re waiting…