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Rockwell Collins Documentary Celebrates Internet Pioneers, Inspires Future

10/16/2025

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Rockwell Collins, a Cedar Rapids company, contributed to the internet’s development beginning in 1977, as shown in the film The Collins Story — The Internet Connection.
The documentary includes interviews with Bob Kahn and Vint Cerf, who helped create key internet protocols.
It aims to instill pride in employees and inspire students about technology’s future.
Screenings are set for November 1, 2025, at Collins Road Theatres in Marion, Iowa.

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Story summary

Rockwell Collins, a Cedar Rapids company, contributed to the internet’s development beginning in 1977, as shown in the film The Collins Story — The Internet Connection.
The documentary includes interviews with Bob Kahn and Vint Cerf, who helped create key internet protocols.
It aims to instill pride in employees and inspire students about technology’s future.
Screenings are set for November 1, 2025, at Collins Road Theatres in Marion, Iowa.