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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.

2025 Extension Council Day on Campus

Save the date! Plan to attend the 2nd Annual Extension Council Day on Campus on Friday, September 12 in Ames. Tours have been booked! Registration information will be coming soon.

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Extension Council Day on Campus. Various buildings on the Iowa State University campus. Sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Extension Council Association.

County Extension Council members are invited to the Iowa State University campus to get a behind-the-scenes look at how research on campus impacts extension work in counties.

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Results of the 2025 IECA Board of Directors are available.

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County Extension Council members are encouraged to attend the February 11 IECA Legislative Breakfast at the Iowa Capitol.

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Video: Understanding Roles within Extension

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Video: Understanding Roles within Extension

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is a big organization with a complex partnership between ISU and your county extension district. This session will help outline "who's who" and "who does what" at the county, regional, state, and federal levels, as well as how it impacts you as a council member. And, no, there won't be a quiz at the end of the session.

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Video: How Councils Can Co-Create the Future of Extension

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Video: How Councils Can Co-Create the Future of Extension

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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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Video: Reading the Monthly Financial Reports

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Video: Reading the Monthly Financial Reports

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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.