AMES, Iowa -- Iowans now have more ways to communicate with Iowa State University Extension online, according to Jack Payne, vice president for ISU Extension and Outreach.

Contact the Extension Switchboard. This is Payne’s new Web log (blog). “I’m looking forward to a spirited, ongoing conversation about the issues that are important to Iowans,” Payne said.

Visit the new Vice President for Extension and Outreach Web site. The revamped Web site features news from the vice president’s office and links to reports, speeches, county extension council information and other administrative materials.

Sign up for the online newsletter, “From Jack Payne.” View the new monthly newsletter from the vice president’s Web site or subscribe to receive it via e-mail.

“And, Iowans are always free to contact me directly via e-mail at jpayne@iastate.edu,” Payne added.

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