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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.

Engaging Councils Key Goal for FY23

IECA sought opportunities for councils to provide input, voice their needs, learn from one another, and tell their stories.  Take a look at our IECA Year in Review for 2022-23 to see how we have been serving county extension councils.

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IECA Year in Review document

 

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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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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Learn about roles and responsibilities for finance committee members.

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county extension council members with Vice President Jason Henderson and ISU President Wendy Wintersteen

Several county extension council members attended the welcome reception for Vice President for Extension and Outreach Jason Henderson.

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A new video in the “3 Minutes…” series is available.

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The fall 2022 IECA membership benefits survey yielded insight that can be used in identifying ways the association can better serve its members.