County Agricultural Extension Council
Source: electionresults.iowa.gov
What does this office do?
- Choosing which farm, 4-H, and family classes the county extension office offers
- Setting the extension office's budget and property tax levy
- Hiring the county extension staff
Affects: Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction, Public Education Quality
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
As of October 2026, we found no public information about Angela Hilbert's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan
As of October 2026, we found no public information about Cynthia Twedt's job, background, or goals.
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Dennis H. Goering of Polk City is chair of the Polk County Extension Council, which oversees Iowa State University extension programs in the county. He has been chair in 2022 and again since 2025, and was vice chair in 2023.
Emma Runde
WonNonpartisan · Incumbent
Emma Runde of Des Moines is vice chair of the Polk County Extension Council, which oversees Iowa State University extension programs in the county. Voters elected her to the council in November 2022, and she served as its secretary in 2023.
Nonpartisan
Jennifer Quiner founded Dogpatch Urban Gardens, a Des Moines urban farm she ran from 2015 until selling its properties in 2024 and 2025, and earlier taught high school science for six years. She shares gardening and local food education with the public.
Sources: polkcountyiowa.gov2