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Eagle Communications To Carry NFLREDZONE

September 8, 2010 (Hays, Kan.)-Eagle Communications will carry NFL REDZONE, the new HD channel that allows fans to watch the important action from each game on Sunday afternoons. Whether a die-hard fan of one team, a fantasy player, or a casual viewer, NFL REDZONE is one of the most exciting new products for football fans since the invention of instant replay.

“Subscribers want it and we are pleased to offer NFL REDZONE It is a great addition to our fall football lineup,” said Travis Kohlrus, Eagle Broadband Director of Community Relations and Product Development. “The channel features HD broadcasts of NFL games on Sunday afternoon and takes viewers from game-to-game, setting the scene as the non-stop action continues throughout the afternoon.”

This new football channel takes the guess-work out of trying to keep up with all the pro football games. The channel is designed to deliver the touchdowns and most important moments during all the Sunday afternoon games. When a team gets inside the 20 yard line, NFL REDZONE will take you there.

Subscribers simply need to contact Eagle Communications for details on how to add the channel to a new or existing digital cable television package.

Eagle Communications, Inc. is a Kansas based Broadband Services and Media Company with over 250 employee-owners. The company operates 25 radio stations in Kansas , Nebraska , and Missouri as well as cable TV systems in Kansas and Colorado . The company also offers e-business solutions, web hosting, high-speed Internet, telephone services, and wireless Internet. For more information log on to http://www.myeaglecom.net.

Eagle Communications ESOP Recognized

September 8, 2010 (Hays, Kan.)-Eagle Communications is celebrating 12 years as an “Employee-Owned” company and has been recognized by the Heart of America Chapter of the ESOP Association (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Eagle participates and is a member of the Heart of America Chapter of the ESOP Association.

Each year the chapter presents awards to the top ESOP companies to recognize their outstanding Commitment to Employee Ownership and Eagle was selected as a semi-finalist this year.

In 1998, Eagle Employee Ownership began. The ESOP purchased 35 per cent of the company. That interest has now grown to over 65 per cent.

At Eagle, employee ownership has also grown to mean much more that just owning stock in the company. “We see the commitment and teamwork each day at our stations and other offices,” said Gary Shorman, Eagle Communication’s President & CEO. “That dedication comes from being a part of a winning team. As the company is successful and grows, the employee owners share in that success.”

Eagle Communications, Inc. is a Kansas based Broadband Services and Media Company with over 250 employee-owners. The company operates 25 radio stations in Kansas , Nebraska , and Missouri as well as cable TV systems in Kansas and Colorado . The company also offers e-business solutions, web hosting, high-speed Internet, telephone services, and wireless Internet. For more information log on to http://www.myeaglecom.net

Eagle’s Kohlrus Attends Mid America Cable Show

September 3, 2010 (Hays, Kan.) - Eagle Communications Broadband Director of Community Relations and Product Development Travis Kohlrus attended the Mid-America Cable Show August 31-September 2 in Overland Park. During the show Kohlrus and individuals from Time Warner Cable and Cox Communications participated as panelists during a discussion of Customer Acquisition, Retention and Upgrade Strategies.

The Mid-America Cable Show is a non-profit, membership organization of cable system operators based in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

Eagle Communications, Inc. is a Kansas based Broadband Services and Media Company with over 250 employee-owners. The company operates 25 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri as well as cable TV systems in Kansas and Colorado. The company also offers e-business solutions, web hosting, high-speed Internet, telephone services, and wireless Internet. For more information log on to http://www.myeaglecom.net

Eagle Community Television Recognized with Seven Broadcast Awards

September 3, 2010 (Hays, Kan) - Eagle Community Television, a division of Eagle Communications, Inc., was presented with seven broadcast awards during the annual Mid-American Cable Show in Overland Park August 31- September 2.

For the fourth consecutive year, “Street Beat,” the five-year old local news and information show produced by Eagle Community Television in Hays was honored for their work in programming for 10,000 subscribers and under. Street Beat Associate Producer Casey McAvoy was recognized with three awards this year.

In the Community Programming- Single story category, Eagle Community Television swept all three awards. Casey McAvoy earned top honors for the segment “Lb Brewing Company Gets The Gold.” He also took second place for the Street Beat segment “Run For The Wall.”

Third Place went to Jordan Schaffer for Eagle Community Television’s “TMP Gameday.”

In the Community Programming-Series category, Casey McAvoy earned another first place award for the Street Beat segment on “Pound Plunge.”

Street Beat Executive Producer Becky Kiser earned a bronze award for the Street Beat segment “Leash on Life.”

In the Marketing and Promotion under 10,000-subscriber category, Brandon Cooley was presented with a second place award for the work on the promotion for “Eagle 20 MB Internet.”

In the 10,000-25,000-subscriber category, Rhonda Meyerhoff and Merle Fager received a second place award for “Bundle Up.”

Eagle Communications President and CEO Gary Shorman, Eagle Broadband Director of Community Relations and Product Development Travis Kohlrus, Purchasing/Programming Manager Marlis Fletcher, Chief Engineer Les Libal and Eagle Broadband Director of Operations Sara Meder attended this year’s event.

Each year the Mid-America Cable Show sponsors the MIDI Awards to honor excellence in Cable Programming, Advertising, and Marketing.

The Mid-America Cable Show is a non-profit, membership organization of cable system operators based in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas.

Eagle Communications, Inc. is a Kansas based Broadband Services and Media Company with over 250 employee-owners. The company operates 25 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri as well as cable TV systems in Kansas and Colorado. The company also offers e-business solutions, web hosting, high-speed Internet, telephone services, and wireless Internet. For more information log on to http://www.myeaglecom.net

Eagle Communications Unveils New Look

August 20, 2010 (Hays, Kan.) - Eagle Communications unveiled a new logo, artwork and slogan that highlights community and Eagle’s focus on the future! The bright blue color and unique new Eagle logo will replace the existing company logo that was created in 2005.

The new company theme is “Our Community... Connected,” said Eagle Communications president Gary Shorman. “Our employee owners are enthusiastic about connecting the communities we serve through high-speed Internet, delivery of network and cable television content, telephone service, and Eagle’s own local television programming including Street Beat, the ECTV Forum, and the 25 radio stations we operate that connect the community entertainment, local sports and severe weather information. It’s all about Eagle’s employee owner’s involvement in the communities we serve and their daily mission to improve the quality of life through economic revitalization and service to others.”

The new logo and colors were officially shown to Eagle employee owners for the first time on Thursday night. It will be seen throughout the region on television, billboards, company vehicles, and elsewhere as the transition unfolds in the next few weeks.

Eagle Communications, Inc. is a Kansas based Broadband Services and Media Company with over 250 employee-owners. The company operates 25 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska , and Missouri as well as cable TV systems in Kansas and Colorado . The company also offers e-business solutions, web hosting, high-speed Internet, telephone services, and wireless Internet. For more information log on to http://www.myeaglecom.net

Eagle Communications Opens New Retail Location

August 17, 2010 (Hays, Kan.) - Eagle Communications will open its new retail store in the Dillons Supermarket, 1902 Vine Street on August 23. The new, convenient location will be staffed Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and on Sunday 12noon- 6 p.m.

The location will serve existing customer needs, offer a look at Eagle’s free HD programming, provide the convenience of free wireless Internet, and allow customers to try out the Eagle telephone service and make a free long distance phone call.

"We are pleased to partner with Dillons to have this new retail space available," said Travis Kohlrus, Eagle Broadband Director of Community Relations and Product Development. "We want to invite our customers and anyone who wants to learn more about Eagle’s products and services to stop in and visit."

In addition to the convenience of the new location it will allow shoppers to give feedback about their services, sign up for new services and make payments. Shoppers will also have the opportunity test and compare products including the new whole home DVRs.

Eagle Communications, Inc. is a Kansas based Broadband Services and Media Company with over 250 employee-owners. The company operates 25 radio stations in Kansas , Nebraska , and Missouri as well as cable TV systems in Kansas and Colorado . The company also offers e-business solutions, web hosting, high-speed Internet, telephone services, and wireless Internet. For more information log on to http://www.myeaglecom.net

Eagle Communications Expanding Phone Service to Ellis

July 30, 2010 (Hays, Kan.) – Eagle Communications announces the availability of residential and business telephone service to Ellis beginning this week. Eagle has been a partner with the community of Ellis since 1973 and the addition of phone service to local television and high-speed Internet provides an excellent opportunity for the people of Ellis to save money.

“We are excited to provide telephone service in Ellis,” said Travis Kohlrus, Ellis resident and Eagle Broadband Director of Community Relations and Product Development. “This will also allow our new and existing customers to lower their monthly bills by bundling their telephone, TV and Internet services.”

Eagle Telephone provides a crystal-clear sound and many free features including: Call Number ID, Call Waiting, Call Forwarding, Call ID Blocking, Voicemail, and Voicemail sent to e-mail.

Kohlrus added “Having voicemail sent to an e-mail account is a great feature of Eagle’s phone service. This allows the customer many options of message follow-up for friends and customers, including forwarding the voice message to the appropriate person.”

Along with residential service, Eagle provides customized business telephone products including low per-minute rates, time packs for business, unlimited long distance packages, toll-free services, integrated technologies, travel cards, low international rates and free account codes.

Eagle Communications, Inc. is a Kansas based Broadband Services and Media Company with over 250 employee-owners. The company operates 25 radio stations in Kansas , Nebraska , and Missouri as well as cable TV systems in Kansas and Colorado . The company also offers e-business solutions, web hosting, high-speed Internet, telephone services, and wireless Internet. For more information log on to http://www.myeaglecom.net

Eagle Communications Makes Faster Internet Speed Available in Wray Colorado

For Immediate Release

July 21, 2010 (Hays, Kansas) - Eagle Communications is making an exciting high-speed Internet speed upgrade, which allows residents to have access to faster Internet speeds, giving them more value for the dollars they spend.

Residents in Wray will now have access to a consistent 6 MB Internet speed. As the World Wide Web continues to become a more important part of everyone's day-to-day activities, faster Internet connection speeds become increasingly important.

“This Internet speed increase allows for lower cost commercial business solutions and provides residential customers with dramatically faster Internet speeds,” said Travis Kohlrus, Eagle Broadband Director of Community Relations and Product Development. “The new Internet speed will continue to allow our new and existing customers to lower their monthly expenses by bundling with Eagle telephone, and TV.”

Eagle Communications, Inc. is a Kansas based Broadband Services and Media Company with over 250 employee-owners. The company operates 25 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri as well as cable TV systems in Kansas and Colorado. The company also offers e-business solutions, web hosting, high-speed Internet, telephone services, and wireless Internet. For more information log on to http://www.myeaglecom.net

Eagle Communications Makes Faster Internet Speed Available in Goodland

For Immediate Release

July 21, 2010 (Hays, Kansas) - Eagle Communications is making an exciting high-speed Internet speed upgrade, which allows residents to have access to faster Internet speeds, giving them more value for the dollars they spend.

Goodland residents will now have access to a consistent 10 MB Internet speed, the fastest in town. As the World Wide Web continues to become a more important part of everyone's day-to-day activities, faster Internet connection speeds become increasingly important.

“This Internet speed increase allows for lower cost commercial business solutions and provides residential customers with dramatically faster Internet speeds,” said Travis Kohlrus, Eagle Broadband Director of Community Relations and Product Development. “The new Internet speed will continue to allow our new and existing customers to lower their monthly expenses by bundling with Eagle telephone, and local TV.”

Eagle Communications, Inc. is a Kansas based Broadband Services and Media Company with over 250 employee-owners. The company operates 25 radio stations in Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri as well as cable TV systems in Kansas and Colorado. The company also offers e-business solutions, web hosting, high-speed Internet, telephone services, and wireless Internet. For more information log on to http://www.myeaglecom.net

 

 

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