About IECA
About IECA | This is an overview of our history and mission. The 3-minute video at the bottom of the page provides an overview of IECA.
Region map | There is 1 IECA board representative for each region. However, there are 3 board members who serve multiple regions that are geographically close to one another: Regions 15-16-17, Regions 10 & 28, Regions 11 & 29.
IECA Articles of Incorporation
How does the IECA Board Operate?
IECA Procedures Manual | Compilation of policies and procedures based on IECA's articles of incorporation, bylaws, and procedures determined at regular board meetings. Note the citations that indicate where the procedure derives from.
Board Process Issues | These are reviewed annually at the June meeting and govern general principles for the operation of the board for the following year.
Board of Directors Nomination Q&A Handout | Questions and answers regarding the responsibilities of a board member and what board members can expect in their role.
IECA Standing Committees | Each board member serves on a standing committee of their choice.
Relationship to ISU Extension and Outreach
ISU Extension and Outreach Leadership Organizational Chart | Note the location of the county extension councils. IECA represents the extension councils in working with ISU Extension and Outreach administration. The Vice President for Extension and Outreach and the Assistant Vice President for County Services attend our meetings. The IECA Executive Director attends meetings of the Extension Leadership Team.
Benefits of Membership
IECA Benefits of Membership | This is a general overview of how IECA assists county extension councils and what they provide in return for yearly dues.
IECA Action Plan
IECA Action Plan for 2022-2025 | This is what we have been working on over the past 3 years. We completed the plan in fall 2025. We decided to wait to embark on a new action plan until after the 2026 legislative session.
IECA Finances
Income-Expense Statement 3-11-2026 (will be updated for 6/6 meeting)
Dues Structure | The bulk of our income for regular expenses comes from regular dues. Other income indicated on the income-expense statement is pass-through income that is then expended out for specific purposes (EAP, Calm). In 2025, an optional special dues request was collected to provide additional income for work on property tax legislation advocacy. There will be no special dues request in 2026.