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.
Extension Council Day on Campus
Registration is now open for Extension Council Day on Campus and ISU Football vs Bowling Green
Friday, September 18, 2026
Register Now for the 3rd Annual Extension Council Day on Campus. We'll meet in Ames on Friday, September 18, 2026. The day is full of behind-the-scenes tours of Iowa State University where you can see extension research in action and learn about programs to meet the needs of Iowans. Tours have been finalized and registration is now open!
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Extension Council members and their guests are also invited to attend the ISU vs Bowling Green football game on Saturday, September 19. Kickoff is at 11:00 a.m. Tickets can be added to your Extension Council Day on Campus registration. Vice President for Extension and Outreach Jason Henderson will be hosting a breakfast tailgate from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
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.