(KNZA)-- Representatives of Rainbow Communications met with the Doniphan County Commission this week to provide an update on the U.S. 36 broadband expansion project.

Angie Kreider with Rainbow said 45 homes signed up for service. 30 of those have been installed, with the remaining 15 scheduled for installation.

The project was partially funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds received by the county. Kreider requested the the final ARPA payment in the amount of just over $369,000, which the Commission approved.

Julie Bergman with Rainbow also informed the Commission about upcoming 2025 projects.

Grant funds from the Kansas Office of Broadband Development will be used to expand fiber broadband service south of Wathena, and north and south of Troy.

Rainbow will also be completing their fiber overbuild in the cities of Elwood, Highland, Troy and Wathena for future expansion.

In addition, Rainbow, in partnership with the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, will be expanding fiber broadband service to the city of White Cloud and Taylor Seed Farm.