Floyd County ISU Extension w/ Dr. Jason Henderson and Jacie Peichel – Extension Week and Community Cookout Coming in April

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS BROUGHT TO YOU BY FLOYD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER:

ISU Extension and Outreach Week is coming up April 6–11, 2026, and Floyd County will celebrate with a community cookout and several events highlighting local Extension programs. KCHA’s Chris Berg spoke with Dr. Jason Henderson, Vice President for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, about how Extension connects research from Iowa State to communities across all 99 counties and supports innovation in agriculture and food systems. Chris was also joined in studio by Floyd County Extension Council member Jacie Peichel, who shared details about the Extension Week Community Cookout, planned for Thursday, April 9 from 4–6 pm at the Floyd County Extension Office in Charles City. The event will feature burgers and hot dogs grilled by the Floyd County Cattlemen and is open to everyone.

For details on upcoming youth programs, ISU Extension & Outreach Week, and contact information, visit Floyd County ISU Extension and Outreach online or find them on Facebook.