University of Idaho Launching Online MPA Program
The Department of Politics and Philosophy at the University of Idaho offers the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree for students interested in careers in the governance and management of local governments and communities. Students can expect to leave the program with intellectual and analytical skills, and the practical experience needed to enhance their ability …
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2016 IAC Candidate Profiles
The IAC Annual Conference is just around the corner, which also means the hottest election in 2016 is almost here! Not the 2016 Presidential Election, but the 2016 IAC Election for Board Members! All of the candidate profiles are available on the IAC Website to browse before you vote. These are all great candidates, so …
New Census Bureau Population Estimates by Age Pinpoint Oldest and Youngest Counties in Idaho
Based on median age, the U.S. Census Bureau reported today which counties in Idaho had the oldest populations and which had the youngest. The U.S. median age ticked up from 37.6 on July 1, 2014, to 37.7 on July 1, 2015. These estimates examine population changes among groups by age, sex, race and Hispanic origin nationally, as well …
Idaho Department of Lands Prepares For Coming Wildfire Season
With the onset of very hot temperatures increasing the potential for larger fires in Idaho, the wildfire season clearly is under way. The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) is finalizing its review for fire season preparedness with all the Idaho Resource Areas and the combinations of suppression resources are ready for the tough months ahead. …
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WIR Annual from the eyes of the President
NACo’s Western Interstate Region 2016 Conference took place in Teton County, Wyoming this year from May 24-27. Presiding over this year’s conference was Gordon Cruickshank, Valley County Commissioner and WIR President. Cruickshank is currently serving on the IAC Board of Directors as the WIR Representative and is now the Immediate Past President on WIR Board …
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UI Study Shows Growing Hispanic population contributes to K-12 enrollment growth and labor supply
MOSCOW, Idaho — June 1, 2016 —Hispanics make up 18 percent of Idaho’s K-12 school population – but accounted for 42 percent of enrollment growth in the last five years, according to a University of Idaho study. The Hispanic population is not increasing due to recent immigration, however. Immigrants who came to the U.S. since …
WIR elevates the Western county voice
NACo’s Western Interstate Region advocates at the federal level for counties in 15 Western states and promotes policy solutions that enhance the Western quality of life.
2016 Unofficial Primary Election Results
IAC has compiled a list of the results for the May 17th primary election: 2016 Primary Election Results. Results are being updated as they come in!
U.S. Communities announces new technology solutions contract
We are excited to announce the launch of the new national U.S. Communities cooperative contract for Technology Products, Services, Solutions and Related Products and Services with the following supplier partners: Carahsoft awarded for Google for Work products, services and solutions DLT Solutions awarded for Amazon Web Services products, services and solutions Insight Public Sector …
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April is National County Government Month
Each April, National County Government Month (NCGM) is an annual celebration of county government. For the past 25 years, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has encouraged counties to promote county services and programs during NCGM. This is an excellent opportunity to show that counties matter and raise awareness of the vital role we play in residents’ lives …
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