The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office, in partnership with the Idaho Association of County Recorders and Clerks (IACRC), hosted its annual election training conference at the Riverside Hotel from January 7–9, 2026. The event offered election officials from across the state cutting-edge insights into emerging election trends, new technologies, and valuable tools to strengthen election …
This year, the Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) stepped into a new leadership role by expanding Local Government Transparency training through the Fall County Officials Institute (FCOI). Moving beyond a traditional format, IAC brought this important education directly to communities across the state, hosting sessions in seven locations: Coeur d’Alene, Lewiston, Weiser, Boise, Jerome, Malad, …
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Last week, more than 260 county elected officials, deputies, staff, and stakeholders gathered at the Riverside Hotel in Boise for the 2025 Idaho Association of Counties Annual Conference. This hallmark event brought together leaders from across the state to prepare for the future through collaboration, innovation, and leadership growth. With six committee meetings and seventeen …
During this week’s Installation Ceremony at the IAC Annual Conference, IAC appointed its new executive officers for 2025-2026. Lemhi County Assessor Jenny Rosin was installed as IAC President, Twin Falls County Clerk Kristina Glascock was installed as 1st Vice President, Payette County Sheriff Andy Creech was installed as 2nd Vice President, and Blaine County Treasurer …
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Staff members from state associations across the west gathered in Salem, Oregon, August 20-22 for the annual Western States Staff Meet-Up. This year’s event was hosted by the Association of Oregon Counties (AOC), which welcomed attendees with a full itinerary that highlighted both professional development and local experiences. Highlights included tours of the Oregon State …
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Written by Elizabeth Mahn, Ada County Treasurer Idaho’s county treasurers gathered in Lewiston for their annual IACT conference, marking a major milestone—the 100th anniversary of their association. The event blended education, celebration, and camaraderie in a truly memorable way. The conference welcomed several distinguished guests, including Shilo Heger, NACCTFO President from Kansas; Idaho State Treasurer …
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The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) Board of Directors met in Sun Valley for their Spring Board Planning and Development Meeting on April 24, 2025. Attendees were welcomed with opening remarks from John David Davidson, IAC President and Blaine County Treasurer. Board members spent considerable time reviewing the proposed 2026 budget and eventually approving it. …
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Written by Kathy Ackerman, NACo Board Representative and Idaho County Clerk The 2025 NACo Legislative Conference is a wrap! Idaho had great, diverse representation with our delegation from counties across the state, including Ada, Bannock, Blaine, Custer, Idaho, Latah, Lemhi, Power, Twin Falls, and Valley counties. We were also joined by Seth Grigg, Sara Westbrook …
By Jessica Roth, IAC Communications & Marketing Manager The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) held its 2025 Midwinter Legislative Conference at the Boise Centre from January 27 – 30. The association’s premier event hosted the largest gathering of Idaho’s county commissioners in the state as well as county treasurers, assessors, clerks, prosecuting attorneys, sheriffs, and …
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The 2024 Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) Fall County Officials Institute (COI) successfully concluded after hosting three training sessions across the state in November. IAC staff traveled to Moscow, Pocatello, and Boise to provide incumbent and incoming county elected officials and staff with valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of county officials, the organizational …
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