From online medical visits to remote work to smart home devices, daily life depends on bandwidth more than ever.
The world has changed. Internet needs have evolved. In today’s digital economy, fiber optics is the foundation that supports everything from education to healthcare to business growth.
Fiber networks deliver symmetrical speeds (fast uploads and downloads), higher reliability, and far greater capacity than older copper or coax systems. That matters because modern households don’t just stream—they upload, video chat, work from home, and run multiple devices at once.
Without fiber, Hawarden residents could face longer waits for virtual medical appointments, limited access to remote or flexible jobs, and slower upload speeds when students need to submit homework or families want to video chat. And it’s not just an inconvenience—those slowdowns can directly impact school performance, job opportunities, and access to essential services.
The real costs of falling behind
- Reduced business competitiveness, especially for local companies that rely on cloud tools, online sales, or digital communications
- Fewer remote work options, limiting job growth and making it harder for residents to stay
- Education challenges, as students increasingly rely on fast upload speeds for assignments, virtual learning, and online collaboration
- Higher long-term costs, since delayed upgrades become more expensive over time and harder to implement later
The Bottom Line
Not getting fiber doesn’t just mean slower internet. It means fewer opportunities for Hawarden families, students, and businesses. It slows growth and puts the community at risk of falling behind towns that are investing in their future.
Fiber isn’t just an upgrade. It’s a lifeline to the next chapter of Hawarden’s success.
🔔 Updates and Reminders 🔔
- Your $25 deposit secures your spot and officially counts toward your route’s progress ⏩
- Deadline for sign-ups is now extended through March 31, 2026
- If a route does not reach 50%, all deposits are fully refunded in April 2026
- If it does, your $25 counts toward your first bill 💵
- Every paid sign-up is entered into ongoing prize drawings 🎁
Delaying fiber only makes upgrades more expensive and keeps everyday internet headaches hanging around longer. Add in work, school, medical appointments, and a house full of smart devices — and suddenly you’ve got a full-blown tech migraine.
Let’s fix that. We can do this Hawarden! 💙
***For convenience, you can pay your deposit through PayPal or guest checkout, making it quick and easy. If you don’t get to it right away, no worries — you can submit it later!
Stay updated on our current standings for the latest progress with paid sign-ups!
Have You Spotted It? 👀 While you’re driving or walking around town, be sure to check out the banner on our CO building (located at 1017 Central Ave). It’s a reminder that bringing fiber to town needs to have community participation. Spread the word!
Want to get email updates on our Hawarden fiber project and be the first to know when fiber optics could be installed on your route? Fill out your information in our popup form by clicking on the “Hawarden Updates” button at the bottom left of your screen (as shown below).
Every week you will get the latest updates and other information delivered to straight to your inbox! Share this information with family and friends by sharing on social media and forwarding these emails to get even more people on board with fiber in Hawarden.
