The Lucas County Extension Council has been elected by the people of the county to guide local educational programming by partnering with extension staff. From needs assessment through program implementation and evaluation of outcomes, the council represents you and your issues. We are always serving Iowans and we are here for you. Now. Always. Thank you for your support. Serving the People of Lucas County ISU Extension and Outreach Lucas County began 2020 focused on the following efforts: Expanding opportunities for youth with increased participation in 4-H and Clover Sprouts, as well as providing engaging STEAM education through Van Allen and Columbus Elementary Schools Expanding learning opportunities for Lucas County residents through a variety of programs, including Private and Commercial Pesticide Applicator Trainings, Food Preservation 101, and Master Gardener education Adjusting to the Pandemic As the COVID-19 pandemic changed daily life, ISU Extension and Outreach prioritized health and safety as we developed new ways to bring research-based education to the people of Lucas County. We remained open for business and we continued to educate, engage, and serve Iowans. Staff locked the doors to the public on March 19th, then started working remotely on April 10th. Kim Head Extension Council Chair Nicole Burgett- Williams Council Vice-Chair Branigan Head Council Secretary Alyson Palmer Council Treasurer Denise Storm Council Member Dan Shore Council Member Melissa Goering Council Member Shane Irving Council Member Jodi Steenhoek Council Member 2020 IN LUCAS COUNTY Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the needs of Iowans with Iowa State research and resources. We listen, learn, and work with the people of Lucas County for a #STRONGIOWA:
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The Lucas County Extension Council has been
elected by the people of the county to guide local
educational programming by partnering with
extension staff. From needs assessment through
program implementation and evaluation of outcomes,
the council represents you and your issues. We are
always serving Iowans and we are here for you.
Now. Always.
Thank you for your support.
Serving the People of Lucas County
ISU Extension and Outreach Lucas County began 2020
focused on the following efforts:
Expanding opportunities for youth with increased
participation in 4-H and Clover Sprouts, as well as
providing engaging STEAM education through Van Allen
and Columbus Elementary Schools
Expanding learning opportunities for Lucas County
residents through a variety of programs, including
Private and Commercial Pesticide Applicator Trainings,
Food Preservation 101, and Master Gardener education
Adjusting to the Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic changed daily life, ISU
Extension and Outreach prioritized health and safety as we
developed new ways to bring research-based education to
the people of Lucas County. We remained open for
business and we continued to educate, engage, and serve
Iowans.
Staff locked the doors to the public on March 19th, then
started working remotely on April 10th.
Kim Head
Extension Council Chair
Nicole Burgett-
Williams
Council Vice-Chair
Branigan Head
Council Secretary
Alyson Palmer
Council Treasurer
Denise Storm
Council Member
Dan Shore
Council Member
Melissa Goering
Council Member
Shane Irving
Council Member
Jodi Steenhoek
Council Member
2020 IN LUCAS COUNTY Iowa State University Extension and Outreach connects the needs of Iowans with Iowa State research and
resources. We listen, learn, and work with the people of Lucas County for a #STRONGIOWA:
The office reopened to the public on June
22nd. Social distancing measures and
extra sanitization continue to be in place
for staff and the public.
Summer of Gardening kits were delivered
to 17 local youth to provide education on
growing their own food. Each kit included
vegetable and herb seeds, soil, plant
containers, care instructions, and
recipes.
Lucas County hosted a virtual Master
Gardener training in collaboration with 11
other counties. Five new interns will
complete 40 hours of volunteer work in
2021 to become an official Iowa Master
Gardener.
A brand new family cooking program
called “Family Fixin’s” was offered in a
virtual setting. Three families participated
in six hours of education from the comfort
of their own home. Each week, families
prepared a meal with guidance from
Laura Liechty, Iowa 4-H Healthy Living
Specialist, and county 4-H staff while
learning about healthy nutrition and
wellness practices.
Providing a County Fair
Experience
Although the traditional fair was not possible
because of the pandemic, ISU Extension and
Outreach Lucas County worked with our
partners to provide an alternate experience
to demonstrate and showcase the work of
our 4-H youth.
Static Exhibit Day was through drop-off, nonconference
judging.
Clothing and Communications event were judged
virtually, with online interviews conducted via Zoom.
Animals were allowed to leave the fair at the end of the
day they were shown to reduce the amount of contact
4-H’ers had with the public.
Planning for Recovery
ISU Extension and Outreach Lucas County is determined
to help Iowans help each other. Looking ahead to 2021, we
will support Iowans in improving financial security. ISU
Extension and Outreach helps Iowans learn how to find
reliable financial information, make informed decisions,
and follow through to improve their financial health and
well-being.
Sue Henderson
Regional Director
Hannah Offenburger
Office Assistant
Logan Kinyon
County Youth
Coordinator
Ronda Morrett
STEAM Outreach
Coordinator
Extension Staff
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation inquiries, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/diversity/ext. ADV.20.04X September 2020
