We talk about connection as it relates to many things: connection to community, connections with one another, connections to businesses but today we're talking about connection to broadband.
A few years ago, many of our businesses - large and small - came to us with the same problem: their internet was not reliable enough for them to conduct daily business, and they needed help. Along with our partners at the City of Grinnell, we conducted focus group meetings with several businesses to better understand the issue so that we could seek a solution.
We met with a number of potential providers to determine how they may be able to assist, and ultimately found a willing partner in Mahaska Communication Group (MCG) to build out fiber to the Grinnell community. Their investment, along with additional upgrades from other existing providers, led to much improved broadband access in Grinnell over the past four years. So much so that when we look at this newly provided map from the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), we can see the city limits of Grinnell are now one of the most connected communities in the state!
Connection - in its many forms - matters, and we are glad to have been able to play a part in furthering the connectivity of our community.
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