
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.
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Video: Successful Annual Employee Evaluations
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Video: Successful Annual Employee Evaluations
Julie Hering-Kent, Region 22 Director, shares strategies for making your evaluation process a year-long endeavor. This presentation was given at the 2023 Extension Council Conference.

Video: Building Trust Building Value
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Video: Building Trust Building Value
Extension Council Conference 2023 Keynote Address by Andrea Welchans, Assistant Vice President for County Services. Welchans shares how county extension councils can build trust among their team to deliver public value to Iowans.

Video: How Do You Reach YOUR Iowans?
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Video: How Do You Reach YOUR Iowans?
How can your county identify and then reach underserved audiences within your borders? Learn about resources your council can use to identify gaps in serving your county's citizens. Learn the first 5 steps you can take today.
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