Extension official asks Rush County for $42,000 increase as services shift to regional model
An Extension presenter told commissioners the program secured more than $65,000 in outside grants, outlined volunteer contributions and asked the county to approve a budget increase tied to a new regional contract that will provide access to 20+ educators.
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An Extension presenter asked the Rush County Board of Commissioners to approve a planned budget increase to sustain local services as the program moves to a new regional model in January. "We received over $65,000 in external grant funding, which has allowed us to support a lot of the programs we put on in the community," the presenter said, stressing that grant dollars and volunteer hours expand what county funding delivers.
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