Earlier this month, Whitney Howell accepted the position of County Director with the Iowa State University Extension for Louisa County.

Howell has previous leadership experience from seven years as 4-H County Youth Coordinator for Louisa County, and three years as the Director with Early Childhood Iowa for the Muscatine area. Additional roles as a board member for Louisa County Public Health and President of the Roundy Elementary PTO has the Extension Office pleased with the hire.

Howell began in the position last Monday.