Treasurers Celebrate 100th Anniversary in Lewiston
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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IAC Announces 2025 Scholarship Award Recipients
The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) has named the 2025 recipients of the IAC Scholarship. After a competitive review process, seven students from across the state of Idaho were selected from a pool of 80 applicants to each receive a $1,000 scholarship from the IAC Scholarship Fund. Award Recipients: – Carly Rodriguez, District 1; – …
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Idaho’s County Members Take on Philadelphia for the 2025 NACo Annual Conference
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 2025 Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks Annual Recap
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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2025 Directory of Idaho County Elected Officials Still Available
IAC’s 2025 Directory of Idaho County Elected Officials is still available for purchase! Published annually, this directory is a valuable resource for those looking to reach Idaho’s nearly 400 county elected officials, hundreds of county staff, and members of affiliate organizations. The directory provides the names, phone numbers, and email addresses for all 396 county …
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IAC Announces the Daniel G. Chadwick Civility Award
The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) is proud to present the first Daniel G. Chadwick Civility Award during its Annual Conference in September 2025 to one deserving individual. The award has been created in the memory of Daniel G. Chadwick, or “Dan,” as most knew him during his 27 years of leading Idaho Association of …
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Submitting Your Proposed Legislative Resolutions for 2026
The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) is now accepting submissions for the legislative resolution process. We invite you to submit a resolution for consideration at the upcoming IAC Annual Conference. In order to be considered for adoption by IAC, the proposal must fulfill the following criteria: Focus on a single issue within the general realm and scope …
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IAC Board Members Meet in Sun Valley for 2025 Spring Planning & Development
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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Three IAC Districts Hold Meetings Throughout April
Three of IAC’s six Districts held their respective meetings throughout the month of April in various locations around the state. IAC District meetings provide a valuable opportunity for local government leaders to connect, cover reported information ranging from the Legislative Session to county budgets, and elect new District leadership. District 1 Meeting: The IAC District …
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Week 13: Final Legislative Update
As the 2025 Legislative Session winds down and the Legislature (hopefully) adjourns this afternoon, I want to thank the IAC Legislative Committee, IAC membership, and IAC staff for their thought, deliberation, and action during the Session. The IAC Legislative Committee in particular, spent countless hours reviewing proposed legislation, analyzing the impacts on counties, and directing …