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.
2025 Extension Council Conference
Recorded sessions and materials from the 2025 Extension Council Conference will be posted as they become available.
Information for Legislators
The Iowa Extension Council Association has curated information for legislators about ISU Extension and Outreach’s impact and funding, as well as links to demographic indicators for Iowa House and Senate districts.
Video: Legal Update 2024
Video: Legal Update 2024
- Real Estate
- Federal Laws/Regulations about Pay
- 28E Agreements
- Subpoenas
- Employee Performance and Improvement Strategies (including PIPs)
- Conflicts of Interest
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Video: What Councils Need to Know about 4-H
Video: What Councils Need to Know about 4-H
This webinar series is a joint endeavor between IECA and Iowa 4-H to share with council members some basic information about the 4-H program.
Video: Focus on Personnel Committee
Video: Focus on Personnel Committee
Learn about roles and responsibilities for extension council personnel committee members. Recruitment strategies, employment market trends, benefits, and how to determine raises will be reviewed.