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Engaged Councils Buildings a strong Iowa.

The Iowa Extension Council Association is made up of a 25-member board of directors who represent the 900 county extension council members in the State of Iowa. Extension council members are elected officials who oversee the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach efforts in their county. These elected officials are responsible for the county's Extension and Outreach budget, directing the county's Extension and Outreach program, and hiring the employees to carry out the work that serves the needs of Iowans.

Extension Council Conference 2024

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Rural Iowa landscape with fields and blue sky. Signpost with towns of Emmetsbury, Sioux City, Greenfield, Nashua, Monticello, and Oskaloosa on it. Extension Council Conference on the Road 2024: Connecting to Your Communities

 Registration is now open for the 2024 Extension Council Conference. Learn more now!

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ISU Extension and Outreach Information for Legislators

The Iowa Extension Council Association has curated resources for legislators to learn more about ISU Extension and Outreach and the public value that we provide to the citizens of Iowa.  Learn about the Real Impact of Extension and Outreach in your district.

 

 

Vice President for Extension Jason Henderson provides a brief overview of the organization's strategic vision and direction. He shares a roadmap for how council members can contribute to conversations and lend their perspectives to help position ISU Extension and Outreach to be a catalyst for growth and change in Iowa.

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On February 22, county extension council members met with legislators at the Iowa Extension Council Association legislative breakfast held at Capitol Building in Des Moines.

Rural Iowa landscape with fields and blue sky. Extension Council Conference on the Road 2024: Connecting to Your Communities

The 2024 Extension Council Conference will be held in six locations across the state in late March through early April.

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This training has been postponed and will be rescheduled.

Featured Resources

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Video: Lifecycle of County Funds

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Video: Lifecycle of County Funds

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Your county tax ask vs. your budget - how does it all work together? You will be empowered to spot potential cash flow issues, understand the different county funds, and shape budgets to reflect your county's priorities.

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Video: Financing County Programs

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How do allocate the fiscal resources to programs for success? Learn the opportunities and limitations of program dollars in your county budget. We'll discuss how to plan for high-impact/high-dollar programs as well as recurring programs.

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Video: Focus on Finance Committees

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Video: Focus on Finance Committees

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Learn about roles and responsibilities for finance committee members.