After an internal search, Carol Heaverlo has been selected as the director of extension operations with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach effective Sept. 8. Heaverlo will provide leadership to ISU Extension and Outreach support units and strengthen ties to program units and county services.
Throughout the state, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach county offices are beginning to reopen to the public. Some offices already are fully open to the public, some are open by appointment only and others are preparing to reopen. Iowans should contact their county office for information about local reopening plans.
Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen has been selected to receive the 2020 National Ruby Award from Epsilon Sigma Phi, the national honor society for extension professionals.
Sarah Merrifield has been hired to fill a new regional director position with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Jennifer Vit has been hired as executive director for the Iowa Extension Council Association. She begins the position July 1 and will be located in Duncombe.
Katharinna Bain has been hired to fill a new regional director position with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Beginning June 1, Bain will serve as director for Region 19, covering Iowa, Johnson, Keokuk and Washington counties.
Beth Frankenstein, Anne Tedore, Julie Hering Kent, Justin Akers and Craig Leager have been hired to fill new regional director positions with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. They begin June 1.
Ann Torbert has been hired to fill a new regional director position with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Gene Mohling and Bryan Whaley have been hired to fill two new regional field operations positions with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Most Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in-person events throughout the state through May 31 have been canceled. However, ISU Extension and Outreach remains committed to serving Iowans during the COVID-19 pandemic. For information on specific events, please contact your ISU Extension and Outreach county office. (Audio file available.)
