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.
IECA Elects New Officers
On June 6, the Iowa Extension Council Association Board of Directors met in Ames. The following officers were elected and will serve for 2026-2027.
- President: Ann Leonard, Jasper County
- President-Elect: Roger Helmrichs, Deleware County
- Secretary: Christy Sayler, Taylor County
- Treasurer: Le Ann Lawler, Webster County
We look forward to their leadership of the association to continue serving the needs of extension councils across Iowa.