Lechtenberg joins ISU Extension as Youth Co-Coordinator

Leah Lechtenberg has joined ISU Extension and Outreach as a County Youth Co-Coordinator for Allamakee County Extension. She is responsible for the management and coordination of the traditional 4-H community club program in Allamakee County.
Lechtenberg joins Sue Pederson in fulfilling outreach to Allamakee youth. Pederson supports K-12 Outreach through alternative, school-based and summer youth development programming.
Lechtenberg grew up in northeast Iowa and is an Allamakee County 4-H alumna.  She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Consumer Science Education from Minnesota State University in Mankato, MN. Lechtenberg taught Family and Consumer Science Education at Estherville Lincoln Central High School before joining ISU Extension.
Lechtenberg joins ISU Extension on one of the busiest weeks of the year in the 4-H world - county fair entry week. “What better time of the year to get started!” says Lechtenberg. “There is so much going on in the office to prepare for the fair and it is the perfect opportunity to get out and meet the community involved with 4-H and ISU Extension. I am excited to be back in northeast Iowa and continue the 4-H tradition!”
ISU Extension has an office in every county in Iowa to meet local needs, improve quality of life, and help make northeast Iowa a better place to live.  Information about Allamakee County Extension programs and resources can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/allamakee.