DESMOINES, Iowa, Aug, 18, 2010 - TODAY, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new Recovery Act broadband projects that will create jobs and provide opportunities to rural residents in Iowa. The projects will provide access to improved service that can expand economic, health care, educational and public safety services to underserved rural communities. The announcement is part of the second round of USDA broadband funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act).

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