Extension Council

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

  • Council meetings are typically held the 3rd Monday of each month, promptly at 5:00pm at the Clarke County Extension office boardroom, located at 709 Furnas Drive, Suite 1, Osceola, Iowa 50213. 

  • The Clarke County Extension Council allows time for the public to present information or opinions on any topic to the elected council. Each participant will be limited to two (2) minutes. This is not a discussion with the council and no action will be taken at this meeting. Ideas shared may become agenda items at future meetings. No defamation of character or profanity will be tolerated during this forum and office personnel issues will be directed to the proper chain of command and not discussed in this forum. The person addressing the council will be required to share their name and address. The Extension Council Chairperson has the right to modify or combine speakers if the same information or opinion is being delivered.

2024 Clarke County Extension Council Board Members

Council members believe in education; understand what people need; care about their community.

Council members work with decision makers, build relationships, and help select extension educational opportunities to address local issues.

Council members are advocates, stewards, and everyday citizens who link people with life-changing programs.

AND most importantly VOLUNTEER their time as Council members. 

 

Leslie Ruby- Chair

Darbi DeVore- Vice Chair

Wendy Short- Secretary

Carrie Benda- Treasurer

Randy Barnard

Paula Hein

Josh Manternach

Linda Abbott

Rita Griffith

For all that you do, We Appreciate you!

 

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Clarke county extension council.

Council Meeting Agendas- *Please Note* These are past council meeting agendas and this page is NOT a source for current meeting notifications.

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Council Members

(Number) is the year the term expires

  • Leslie Ruby
    (2026)
    Chair
    Murray, IA
  • Darbi DeVore
    (2026)
    Vice Chair
    Osceola, IA
  • Wendy Short
    (2026)
    Secretary
    Osceola, IA
  • Carrie Benda
    (2024)
    Treasurer
    Osceola, IA
  • Linda Abbott
    (2026)
    Osceola, IA
  • Randy Barnard
    (2024)
    New Virginia, IA
  • Rita Griffith
    (2026)
    Murray, IA
  • Paula Hein
    (2024)
    Osceola, IA
  • Josh Manternach
    (2024)
    Osceola, IA