Rural Iowa 4-H clubs bridging technology gaps with Starlink

Partnership will help students participate in robotics, other STEM programs available elsewhere in Iowa

Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch

Posted 10/13/26

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.

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Rural Iowa 4-H clubs bridging technology gaps with Starlink

Partnership will help students participate in robotics, other STEM programs available elsewhere in Iowa

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