For more than 100 years, our commitment and involvement in the community has been an important part of the way we do business. We’re proud to support our local organizations, area schools and our community activities. It’s our way of saying thank you for allowing us to be your neighbor. We call it KCTC Helping Hands.

As a company policy, KCTC employees are offered up to 3 days a year for volunteer efforts in and around our community. Team members are encouraged to get involved in their communities by lending their voluntary support to programs that enrich the quality of life and opportunities for all citizens.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

The following is a sampling of some of the community
contributions made by KCTC:

Community Memberships

  • Kalona Chamber of Commerce (Board Member)
  • TPM (Tourism, Promotion and Marketing) Steering Committee
  • Kalona Rotary Club

State/National Memberships

  • NTCA (National Telecommunications Cooperative Association)
  • NCTC (National Cable Television Cooperative, Inc.)
  • Iowa Communication Alliance

Community Events/Sponsorships

  • Fall Festival
  • Kalona Days
  • Christmas in Kalona
  • Technology Day at Iowa Mennonite School
  • Quarterly Technology Education Classes
  • M-P School District – Sponsorships
  • Kalona Elementary Boosters
  • Local Area Churches

KCTC recently contributed $3,000, supplemented by a $500 Aureon charity grant, to support the development of Little Me & Co daycare in Wayland. The investment assisted with the equipment and renovations necessary for the center’s summer opening. General Manager Casey Peck noted that the contribution aligns with KCTC’s mission to invest in the growth and well-being of the rural communities they serve.

KCTC staff enjoy wearing jeans on Fridays for a small weekly donation of $1, this fund is then used to fill an existing need that is currently being felt by one of our many local organizations. Pictured here is Casey Peck, General Manager with a donation of a large flat screen TV to a local adult care facility.

City celebrations are a perfect opportunity for KCTC to see and interact with the many faces of our community. We love thinking of clever float ideas and handing out candy and items for the kids to enjoy.

Washington County Fair Board: To enhance the experience of the 260+ events held annually at the fairgrounds, KCTC and AUREON provided a grant to support the construction of a new, accessible bathroom facility on the north end. Featuring adult and child changing tables, this project ensures a cleaner and more inclusive environment for all fairground visitors.

KCTC & Aureon Maker Space Grant This grant supports the library’s Maker Space, a community hub for innovation and hands-on learning. Our contribution helps provide residents with access to high-tech tools—including 3D printers, laser engravers, and pottery equipment—fostering creativity and skill-building for all ages in Washington.

We are proud to support the Washington County Mini Bus in their mission to keep our community connected. This funding helps equip their fleet with essential tools to ensure residents have reliable transportation to medical appointments, jobs, and schools, maintaining vital mobility for our neighbors.

Every year, in partnership with HACAP the Angel Tree is displayed at KCTC with numerous tags that list an individual or family that needs a little assistance making the holidays special. Staff and others in the community can claim a tag to fulfill and provide a gift in order to ensure that everyone in Washington County has a happy holidays. 

Local School Support

KCTC understands the important role that technology will play for future generations and has committed itself to be a reliable resource for support for our schools. Along with an annual “Exceptional Student” program where students are presented with weekly prize money for exceptionally graded papers, KCTC participates in countless activities and events that help our schools provide an award winning educational experience.

We welcome the opportunity to learn new ways we can become involved. If you wish to inquire about KCTC involvement in your community event or activity, please email us at: Marketing@KCTC.net