Friday, May 29, 2009

Lee County could get broadband Internet

May 28, 2009

Keokuk, IA - For years, business, political and economic leaders in Lee County have dreamed of fast, reliable, affordable and county-wide high-speed Internet access. But now, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was signed by President Barack Obama earlier this year, the dream may become a reality.

The $787 billion in stimulus funds includes $4.7 billion in one-time competitive matching grants for the expansion of broadband Internet access to underserved and unserved areas...