Rural Iowa 4-H clubs are bridging technology gaps with Starlink broadband

By: Cami Koons

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 755

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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A partnership between Starlink, the space satellite internet company from Elon Musk, and National 4-H Council is bringing broadband connectivity to rural communities, including several in Iowa.

Alexa Groff, the 4-H STEM education specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, said reliable internet access in rural Iowa will help 4-H students participate in robotics programming and other science and technology focused activities that students in other parts of the state may …

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