Increasing visibility and generating support for Iowa State University and ISU Extension are the primary goals of the External Relations Unit. We are connectors -- linking people, linking resources -- who build and sustain relationships with key audiences. We often assume a behind-the-scenes role, yet are easily accessible to all off-campus staff.

Our Web site gives you easy access to organizational and relationship marketing materials, information, and templates to help you promote ISU Extension. We are currently reviewing and updating the content from our former site. As information and resources become available, they will be added to the appropriate categories on the left. We hope you find this site useful, and we welcome your comments and suggestions. ER Web Site Feedback

Telling the Extension Story

Extension Improves Quality of Life in Iowa

Olin, Iowa

Olin's community strengths evident in town and beyond
This summer, youth groups from Indiana and Ohio helped residents clean flood debris from this town as part of ISU Extension's Horizons program - demonstrating the powerful changes that partnerships and working together can create.
Sac County quilt

4-H'ers utilize GPS/GIS to map barn quilts of Sac County
Earlier this year, 4-H'ers in Sac County joined forces with local volunteers to map the location of 50 historic barn with colorful painted wooden quilt blocks.The 4-H'ers used geospatial technology to the gather data and process it, creating a map to aid tourists in finding the county's newest attraction.

Missy Petty

4-H volunteer finds joy, satisfaction helping "big, extended family"
A former Wayne County 4-H'er is giving back to the organization she loved as a youth. A 12-year 4-H volunteer, Missy Petty of Clio in southwest Iowa leads the 25 members of the Clio Southwesters. Job one, says Missy, is to simply make each child and family feel like they belong. Audio clip
Clay County wind meeting Extension provides timely wind energy education
Iowa's favorable terrain, average wind speeds, and proximity to utility grids are positive elements for the wind energy industry. In northwest Iowa, Extension recently coordinated a Wind Energy Seminar to address related issues faced by landowners.

Read more of our impact statements to learn about other ways Extension serves Iowa families, businesses and communities.

2007 Extension Connections with Iowa Economic Development

 

New from External Relations

Stakeholder Reports - They're done, now what?
Since October 1st has come and gone, your county stakeholder report is all done, right? So now what? Print off a few and put them on the front counter? Maybe, but here are a few ideas to make sure your valuable report stays relevant and is getting in the hands of the right people.