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Lenora, KS, May 7, 2025- Nex-Tech, a leading provider of broadband services in rural Kansas, announces its support for the reintroduction of the Lower Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025. This legislation, sponsored by Senators Mullin, Kelly and Crapo, provides common-sense reform of the Universal Service Fund which allows regulated service providers in high-cost rural areas to build, enhance and maintain broadband infrastructure and accessibility in rural areas, ensuring that communities across the nation have access to reliable and high-speed internet, similarly supporting Lifeline for low income families, E-Rate for schools and libraries, and a rural telehealth program.

Lenora, KS, May 7, 2025- Nex-Tech announces its support for the reintroduction of the LAST ACRE Act, a significant piece of legislation aimed at enhancing precision agriculture connectivity and expanding high-speed Internet access across rural agricultural lands. This act, officially titled the “Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2025,” seeks to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish a comprehensive Last Acre Program.

Moundridge, KS – March 19, 2025 – Nex-Tech is proud to announce a generous donation of $5,000 to Cradle to Crayons, a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing essential resources and support to children and families. This contribution underscores Nex-Tech’s commitment to fostering community development and supporting early childhood education.

Hays, KS, March 13, 2025 — During NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association’s RTIME Conference in San Antonio in February, Shirley Bloomfield, NTCA CEO, honored Michael Pollock, Nex-Tech’s Chief Operating Officer, with the nationally-recognized Key Employee Award of Excellence. The Key Employee Award of Excellence recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to a company’s growth and success in areas such as engineering, data processing, customer relations or general administration.

LENORA, KS, March 3, 2025—Nex-Tech is pleased to announce the appointment of Myron Keller as the newest member of Nex-Tech’s Board of Directors. Myron will serve as the Director for Zone 4, which includes Palco, Zurich, Damar, Logan, Prairie View, Long Island, Woodruff, and Woodston. He will succeed the current Director, Glenn Lambert, who is set to retire on March 1, 2025, after 30 years of service. Myron’s appointment will be effective on March 1, 2025.

Lenora, KS 12/19/2024 – Nex-Tech is proud to announce the re-election of our CEO and General Manager, Jimmy Todd, to the Fiber Broadband Association’s (FBA) Board of Directors for a second consecutive three-year term. This re-election underscores Jimmy Todd’s unwavering commitment and significant contributions to the fiber broadband industry.

LENORA, Ks, November 13, 2024—Nex-Tech is proud to announce that Larry Sevier, former CEO and General Manager of Nex-Tech, has been awarded the 2024 Dr. Charles Kao Award by the Fiber Broadband Association.

Lenora, KS – November 5, 2024 – The Lenora Public Library is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) Community Grant Program. This generous grant will be used to upgrade the library’s computer systems, enhancing the digital resources available to the community.