A Systems Approach to Scaling Rural Co-op Efforts to Expand the Fiber Edge

In the late 1800s, people knew Turney, Missouri, as a major railroad stop. Today, little retail or industry remains in Turney, with Kansas City just a 30-minute drive away. Left behind by large internet service providers, the residents of Turney are gaining access to improved broadband access through the Project OVERCOME effort. Local residents anticipate an expansion of opportunities for entrepreneurship to boost the local rural economy, and improvements in broadband access will increase opportunities for remote work, enabling Turney families to live, earn, and learn in Clinton County.