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Also, the state has released its newest broadband internet map, which will be tied to potential future federal funding to expand access

Recap of news from across the state

During a roundtable discussion with a federal commerce official, stakeholders said the funding must be deployed effectively and efficiently to meet rural Iowans’ needs.

Johnson County’s broadband study will be funded by pandemic relief dollars and likely led by Cedar Rapids-based HR Green, pending approval from the board of supervisors. The study will examine the county’s broadband capabilities, needs and deficiencies.

The latest surge of government aid to expand broadband access in Iowa is much needed, industry experts say, but the goal of universal coverage by 2025 remains formidable with the most challenging under-served or unserved areas of the state yet to enjoy high-speed internet connections.

The funding allocations are expected to be announced in September

The state will mix state and federal money to build out broadband to rural areas

This is the sixth time Iowa has provided public funds to expand its broadband infrastructure. The dollar amount is high — twice the size of the next largest round — and a new method of assessing need means a larger area will be eligible for improvements.

Iowa on Tuesday became home to the National Science Foundation’s fourth and final wireless research platform — supported through a $100 million public-private partnership — thanks to a $16 million investment in Iowa State-led research aimed at achieving universal and affordable rural broadband.

Goal is to connect every Iowan this year with basic broadband download speeds of 25 Mbps, upload speeds of 3 Mbps

Broadband, prison among spending priorities

But another of the governor’s priorities -- increasing ethanol -- likely will have to wait

DES MOINES — The Iowa Senate on Tuesday night unanimously approved a bill designed to expand broadband connectivity and bring …