Real Impact: Partnering to bridge the digital divide reaps rural benefits

For his corn and soybean operation to thrive, Bryan Stevens know what he needs to do: "Go hard. Go efficient." That requires technology. But even basic tech can only do so much without high-speed internet.

Illinois farmers and communities need broadband internet to thrive. The IIN and its driven partners intent to make that happen by securing federal dollars earmarked for bridging the digital divide.