UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
Of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 12, 2005
IOWA TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Iowa
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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| 001-32354 | | 42-1490040 |
| (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
115 South Second Avenue West
Newton, Iowa 50208
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(641) 787-2000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 8.01Other Events.
On December 12, 2005, the Company announced in a press release that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Montezuma Mutual Telephone Company of Montezuma, Iowa. The full text of the press release is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and is incorporated in this Current Report as if fully set forth herein.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| | (a) | Financial statements: None. |
| | (b) | Pro forma financial information: None. |
| | (c) | Shell Company Transactions: None. |
| | 99.1 | Press Release dated December 12, 2005 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: December 12, 2005
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| Iowa Telecommunications Services, Inc. |
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| By | | /s/ Donald G. Henry
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| | | Donald G. Henry |
| | | Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
IOWA TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX TO FORM 8-K
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| Date of Report: | | Commission File No.: |
| December 12, 2005 | | 001-32354 |
IOWA TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.
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EXHIBIT NO.
| | ITEM
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated December 12, 2005 |
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