Extension Council

Extension Council members are elected by the voters of O'Brien County to serve four year terms. The council oversees the planning, preparation, marketing and delivery of ISU Extension and Outreach educational programming in the county. 

Every county in Iowa has an extension council. Extension Councils provide, through a unique partnership with Iowa State University and other federal and state organizations, researched-based, unbiased information and education to help county citizens make decisions.

Council Members

(Number) is the year the term expires

  • Ron McCarty
    (2026)
    Chair
    Sheldon, IA
  • Michael Schmalen
    (2026)
    Vice Chair
    Archer, IA
  • Christine Feltman
    (2024)
    Secretary
    Paullina, IA
  • Eric Brown
    (2024)
    Treasurer
    Paullina, IA
  • Ryan Freese
    (2024)
    Sheldon, IA
  • Stephen Maier
    (2026)
    Sutherland, IA
  • Ryan McCarty
    (2026)
    Sheldon, IA
  • Emily McDowell
    (2024)
    Paullina, IA
  • Alicia Poduska
    (2026)
    Hartley, IA