County pushes for broader broadband expansion

By Allison Joy CRYSTAL FALLS — At it’s July 12 regular meeting, the Iron County Board of Commissioners tabled a drafted letter of support for internet service provider Highline’s grant application to expand broadband internet in Iron County. Highline serves as the “boots on the ground” for AEG, which was allocated roughly $184 million in 2021 from the Federal Commuications Commission’s Rural…