The Idaho Sheriffs Association (ISA), in partnership with the Idaho Jail Administrators Association (IJAA), held its Annual Conference December 9–11, 2025, at the Boise Centre in downtown Boise. The conference opened Monday evening with a Board of Directors meeting followed by a welcome reception at Bardenay Resturant. Training sessions and presentations began early Tuesday morning. …
The IT Leaders convened on Tuesday, September 30, for their annual Fall Meeting at the Local Government Center in Boise, Idaho. The meeting opened with routine business, including the approval of previous meeting minutes, as well as highlights from the National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference, Western Regional Innovation and Technology Alliance (WRITA) Conference, and …
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 …
The Idaho Association of County Assessors (IACA) convened in Twin Falls, Idaho, from August 19–21, 2025, for its annual conference, hosted at the Canyon Crest Event Center. The conference kicked off on Monday with an optional golf scramble or bus tour of four unique, beautiful state parks located throughout Gooding County. The group gathered in …
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The Idaho Association of County Recorders and Clerks (IACRC) gathered in Pocatello, Idaho, from August 12-14, for their 2025 Annual Conference, hosted at the ICCU Alumni Center. Attendees discussed budgets, legislative updates, committee reports, and participated in hands-on leadership training. The conference opened with a welcome to Bannock County from IACRC President and Bannock County …
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By Kathy Ackerman, NACo Representative and Idaho County Clerk This year, the National Association of Counties (NACo) celebrated its 90th Anniversary—a milestone that set the tone for the entire conference. The programming honored this legacy and reinforced the idea that counties are stronger when they work together. Idaho continued to have a strong presence on …
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The Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks (IACC) gathered in Coeur d’Alene for their 2025 Annual Conference this June 3-5. The event kicked off with IACC President Sharee Sprague welcoming everyone to the conference and IACC Vice President Zach Brooks delivering the pledge of allegiance. Kootenai County Commissioner Leslie Duncan wrapped up by welcoming attendees …
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The Idaho State Association of County Coroners (ISACC) held its 2024 Annual Conference from September 26 – 27 at the Oxford Suites in Boise, Idaho. This comprehensive training event gathered 43 elected county coroners and deputy coroners from 26 counties across the state, providing a valuable platform for networking and collaboration with peers and industry …
Staff members from state associations throughout the West traveled to Boise for the annual Western States Staff Meet-Up, held August 26-28 this year. The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) had the great privilege of hosting this event and showing attendees around downtown Boise, touring Idaho’s State Capitol Building, and curating a panel of speakers …
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By Bert Heslington, ISA President Thursday, June 27, 2024, was a very proud and historical evening for the state of Idaho, the Idaho Sheriffs’ Association (ISA) and Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue. Throughout that week, the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) held their Annual Conference and Presidential Banquet in Oklahoma City, OK. During the inauguration ceremony, …
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