The Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) wants you to share your thoughts on internet connectivity in your neighborhood. Help us build the future of the Internet in Kansas.
The KOBD recognizes the importance that digital connectivity plays in thriving and growing communities. We know we have areas that need improvement, along with success stories. We would like to hear from you and your neighbors regarding connectivity, access, and internet opportunities that exist when connecting all Kansans. If you are unable to attend a Roadshow event, click here to take our survey.
Join our team as we embark on an 8-region state listening tour! We want to hear your voices as we shape the State Digital Equity Plan and 5-year Strategic Broadband Action Plan. To learn more about the process and our efforts check out the Kansas Broadband Planning page here.
We hope to hear from you about Internet access, availability, public access, inclusive design, adoption, speeds, safety, privacy, digital skills training, devices, and much more.
In addition to the locations below, we are honored to be planning conversations with the Sovereign Nations within Kansas:
- Iowa of Kansas and Nebraska
- Kickapoo
- Prairie Band Potawatomi
- Sac and Fox
The listening tours will consist of both onsite and virtual focus groups. Scheduled public engagement sessions as well as additional dates and locations can be found below:
- March 22 | Topeka | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Register here.
- March 23 | Wichita | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Register here.
- March 27 | Garden City | 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Register here.
- March 28 | Sublette| 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Register here.
- March 28 | Liberal | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Register here.
- April 4 | Oberlin | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Register here.
- April 5 | Oakley | Noon to 1:30 p.m. Register here.
- April 5 | Goodland | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Register here.
- April 10 | Baldwin City | 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Register here.
- April 11 | Kansas City | 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Register here.
- April 13 | Paola | 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Register here.
- April 13 | Olathe | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Register here.
Feb 15 | Emporia | 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb 22 | Pratt | 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Register here.Feb 22 | Dodge City | 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Register here.Feb 23 | Peabody | 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Register here.Feb 28 | Manhattan | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register here. March 2 | Chanute | Noon to 1:30 p.m. Register here. March 2 | Pittsburg | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register here. March 7 | Hiawatha | 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register here. March 9 | Beloit | Noon to 1:30 p.m. Register here.March 9 | Great Bend | 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Register here.
Locations still to be scheduled:
- WaKeeney
- Arkansas City
- Nicodemus
This is an open meeting. If you need an accommodation to help you participate, please contact Corinthian Kelly within 10 days (316.978.6530 & [email protected]).
If you are a provider of services like broadband, please click here.
