Extension Council Conference 2025

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Plug In at the Virtual Extension Council Conference on April 10 and April 15, 2025

Conference Session Recordings

Recordings from the 2025 Extension Council Conference will be posted as they are captioned along with presentation slides and handouts.

The following videos and resources highlight personnel topics relevant to the role of county extension council members.  NOTE: There are "Chapters" in some videos.  Click on the bulleted list icon   on the video player to access the chapter feature.

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Keynote Speakers

Understanding Property Tax & Implications for Extension

Extension Council Conference Keynote Address, April 10, 2025  

Understanding Property Tax & Implications for Extension

Learn about the legislative climate related to property taxes, proposed property tax legislation, and how this applies to county extension district funding.

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How Councils Can Co-Create the Future of Extension

Extension Council Conference Keynote Address, April 15, 2025

How Councils Can Co-Create the Future of Extension

Hear Vice President Henderson's explanation of the current funding climate for extension and learn how county extension councils can position their county programs for sustainability in the future.

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  • Dr. Jason Henderson, Vice President for Extension and Outreach

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Finance

Reading the Monthly Financial Reports

Recorded April 2025 for the IECA Extension Council Conference

Reading the Monthly Financial Reports

Your county extension council was created as a taxing authority to collect and allocate dollars, according to Iowa Code Section 176A. But do you know how to read the monthly reports you receive? Learn what to look for and how to use the information to ensure your budget is progressing as planned throughout the year.

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2025 Fiscal Policy Update

Recorded April 2025 for the IECA Extension Council Conference

2025 Fiscal Policy Update

One of the primary roles of the extension council is to be fiscally responsible with their county funds. Review the fiscal policy, especially the 2025 updates to the county fiscal policy template which your county will review and adopt.  

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