Serving county extension councils across Iowa

State Legislative Resources

Template for Legislative Contact Sheet   A sample layout for providing names and addresses for the governor, senators, and state representative(s) for your county. It contains website information for senate and house district boundaries, and contact information for legislative offices.

Briefing Information on ISU Extension (in pdf format*)  A brief summary of statewide ISU Extension impacts and how you can support your belief in Extension with a five-minute phone call to your legislator. Your voice can make a difference in the legislative decisions being made this year, decisions that will affect your local Extension office.

Making Contacts for ISU Extension (in pdf format*)  This handout is designed for copying and direct distribution to your volunteers. The information provides some basic tips for anyone who wants to talk with decision-makers about the importance of ISU Extension's educational programs.

Message Requesting Constituent Contact   Cut and paste-ready message from an Extension Council member  requesting the help of local constituents in making contacts with legislative officials.  This can be used as letter or e-mail.  (download in MS Word format) (download in pdf format*)
 

Helping Extension Council members Prepare a Message (in pdf format*) This reference gives pointers for council members to develop a story about the importance of the local Extension program. The tool suggests local data that your Extension staff should have on hand to build facts into the message about the numbers of people involved in Extension, local impacts, etc. 

Volunteer Message Requesting Constituent Contact   Cut and paste-ready message from a 4-H or Master Gardener volunteer requesting the help of local constituents in making contacts with legislative officials.  This can be used as letter or e-mail.  (download in MS Word format)  (download in pdf format*)
 

* PDF files require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free download from Adobe Systems.

Iowa Legislature Link

The website below is your link to State Government information including legislator names, email addresses, committee information and district maps.

http://www.legis.state.ia.us/

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