History
Since 2018, a dedicated group of volunteers have been working diligently to plan for the new Jackson County Fair & Extension/4-H Outreach Center which was built on the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Maquoketa, Iowa. “Together We Build” is the name we have given the partnership between the Jackson County Fair Board, Jackson County Extension Council and Jackson County Board of Supervisors.
The end result?
A brand new facility that houses the Iowa State University/Jackson County Extension Offices, a conference room, commercial kitchen, and a 300 person state-of-the-art education hub, conference space and reception hall. The Outreach Center allows for the expansion of educational and training programs and opportunities with ISU Extension & Outreach as well as additional venue for meetings, seminars, corporate events, etc.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors Include (Left to Right): Mark Anderson, Terri Selzer, Jayden Flagel, Will Cornelius, Amber Mattheisen, Katie Bopes, Don Schwenker. Those not present: Karen Till and Darcy Hankemeier.
Partners
Steering Committee
- Dean Engel, Co-Chair
- Skott Gent, Co-Chair
- Laura Farrell, Secretary
- Brian Schwager, Co- Treasurer
- Rick Prull, Co-Treasurer
- Amber Matthiesen
- Lanny Simpson
- Mark Anderson
- David Burmahl
- Judy Tonderum
- Connie Weirup
- Owen Hayes
- Darcy Hankemeier
- Jack Willey
- Will Cornelius
- Jerry Schau
- Jeannett Kruse
- Mary Thomas
This committee dedicated hundreds of hours from the very beginning of this project, when Together We Build was simply just a dream. The Steering Committee knew that there was a need for a place in Jackson County to strengthen families, expand education, draw new programs and events, hire additional staff, provide new opportunities for the Jackson County Fairboard and so much more.
Together We Build 