Red Oak mayor shares struggle for high-speed internet: 'We are losing people residing in our community'
The need to connect is greater than ever, but the White House reports more than 30 million Americans live in areas where there is no proper broadband connection. Why is it so hard for rural areas to get access? In Red Oak, a charming community of more than 5,000 people, Mayor Shawnna Silvius recognizes its potential for remote workers interested in a slower pace of life. Since 2017, she's been working on getting the city connected.
