About ISU Extension and Outreach: Keokuk County

Cap Miller one of the Founders of 4-H 
Cap was the Keokuk County Superintendent of Schools and pioneered many of the modern 4-H practices.

Check out Keokuk County 4-H History at Iowa 4-H History

The Keokuk County Extension Council, county staff and ISU Extension and Outreach staff work together to provide research-based learning opportunities for our citizens. Through this partnership, we carry Iowa State University’s land-grant mission across Keokuk County.

Our 2011 Points of Pride tells how we act on that commitment.

General Information:

Iowa State University Extension Mission Statement

Iowa State University Extension Strategic Plan 2010-2015

Iowa State University Extension Strategic Plan Summary

ISU Extension 2011 Annual Report

Special Report: Partnering Together

2010 Region 15 Stakeholder Report

The Keokuk County Extension Council, county staff and ISU Extension and Outreach staff work together to provide research-based learning opportunities for our citizens. Through this partnership, we carry Iowa State University’s land-grant mission across Keokuk County.

Our 2011 Points of Pride tells how we act on that commitment.

Keokuk County programs are fulfilling that commitment:

• Becoming a scientist or engineer is not easy, but Iowa teens are getting hands-on experience.
• In only seven weeks, a child can learn how to stay away from alcohol and drugs.
• Starting conversations that lead to farm business transitionsfrom one generation to the next is hard – we help get them started.
• Schools and restaurants are trained to safely prepare nutritious foods.
• Families are learninghow to prepare healthy, economical meals.
• Foods grown and marketed locally boost the local economy and fulfill consumer demands
• Our communities are more sustainable.
• Businesses get individualized supportthey need to grow.
• Farmers depend on us for the latest crop production research.

We can anticipate trends, build relationships, and catalyze opportunities because we are part of the ongoing life of our communities, committed to healthy people, healthy environments, and healthy economies.