DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds awarded more than $210 million for new broadband infrastructure Tuesday as part of the Empower Rural Iowa broadband grants program.
The money will go to 160 applicants, a list of which can be found here.
The governor's office says the grant projects will bring more than $526 million in broadband infrastructure to the state to serve more than 39,000 homes, schools and businesses.
“Our commitment to high-speed, reliable broadband for all Iowans continues to make great progress,” Reynolds said in a press release. “We’ve received an overwhelming number of applications and funding requests, which highlights the considerable need to expand broadband to all corners of the state."
According to a press release, the Office of the Chief Information Officer will also continue to expand broadband access with an additional grant opportunity in the first half of this year.
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