About ISU Extension and Outreach: Des Moines County

ISU Extension & Outreach builds partnerships and provides research-based learning opportunities to improve quality of life in Iowa and especially in Des Moines County.

We believe in Quality, Access, Diversity, and Accountability and are dedicated to Engagement, Entrepreneurships, and Local Presence. 

-- Healthy People...Healthy Environments...Healthy Economies --

The Des Moines 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 Des Moines County.

Des Moines 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 transitions from one generation to the next is hard – we help get them started.
• Schools and restaurants are trained to safely prepare nutritious foods.
• Families are learning how 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 support they 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.