Work continues to map out broadband gaps in Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new law last month that will provide funding to help companies install broadband to high-need areas in Iowa. Author: Rachel Droze Updated: 5:34 PM CDT May 10, 2021 DES MOINES, Iowa — Our internet connections have gotten a big workout this past year. From Zoom meetings to telemedicine appointments, the pandemic has us using the web more than ever before. So when it doesn't work, it can be extremely frustrating. "Having those higher speeds are kind of the way it is today, and the pandemic has underscored the need for that sort of connectivity,” said Bill Menner, executive director of Iowa Rural Development Council.