County Extension Council
The Polk County Agricultural Extension Council is made of nine publically elected officials for four-year terms. The county extension council guides local educational programming by partnering with staff. From needs assessment through program implementation and evaluation of outcomes, the council represents the issues and people of the county.
We have identified these local issues as priority topics for current and future programming:
- 4-H & K-12 Youth Development
- Health & Well-being
- Community & Economic Development
- Agriculture & Natural Resources
The county extension council meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m. at the Extension Office. The public is welcome to attend.
Current Polk County Extension Council Members
Emma Christianson
Term Expires 2018
Des Moines
Rich Degner
Term Expires 2020
Ankeny
Dennis Goering
Chair
Term Expires 2018
Polk City
Denise McAfee
Secretary
Term Expires 2018
Des Moines
Julie McGonegle
Term Expires 2020
Urbandale
Kasey Peters
Term Expires 2020
West Des Moines
Sanjita Pradhan
Term Expires 2018
West Des Moines
Sarai Rice
Vice-Chairperson
Term Expires 2018
Des Moines
Kayla Vandehaar
Treasurer
Term Expires 2018
Altoona
