2025 IAC Annual Conference Recap

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 …

IACA Holds 2025 Annual Conference in Twin Falls County

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 …

2025 IAC Midwinter Legislative Conference Recap

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 …

2024 IAC Annual Conference Recap

By Jessica Roth and Gracee Gorrell, IAC communications team The 2024 Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) Annual Conference was held at the Boise Centre from September 23-25, bringing together roughly 250 attendees and over 50 sponsors and exhibitors from around the country for presentations by engaging keynote speakers, discussions on county recommended legislative resolutions, professional …

IAC Honors Award Recipients at 2024 Annual Conference

The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) hosted its 2024 Annual Conference in Downtown Boise this September. One of the many highlights of the event was the awards banquet to honor distinguished county elected officials. The Mills-Adler Award is given to officials from various affiliate associations for their dedication and significant contributions to their counties. The …

2024 Idaho Association of County Assessors Annual Conference Recap

By Jessica Roach, Jefferson County Assessor  The Idaho Association of County Assessors (IACA) met for their annual conference in beautiful McCall, Idaho, from August 20-22, 2024 at the Evergreen Hotel. Stacy Swift, Adams County Assessor and IACA President, together with the Idaho Association of Counties (IAC), did an amazing job planning the conference. The event …

Idaho Association of County Assessors Holds 2023 Fall Meeting

By Justin Baldwin, Gooding County Assessor The Idaho Association of County Assessors (IACA) met in Boise on December 5, 2023 for their annual fall meeting. While not directly involved in the collection of taxes, much of the discussion of the assessors revolved around the difficulty of the recent tax drive and how this was exacerbated …

Idaho County Officials and Staff Meet in Nampa for 2023 Fall County Officials Institute

The 2023 Fall County Officials Institute (COI) kicked off with the first training taking place in Nampa, Idaho, on Thursday, November 9th. The training was conducted by Seth Grigg, IAC’s Executive Director, and Sara Westbrook, IAC’s Director of Government Affairs. Both covered topics on Conflicts of Interest, Local Governance in Idaho, and Intergovernmental Coordination. Washington …

IAC Honors Award Recipients at 2023 Annual Conference

The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) hosted its 2023 Annual Conference in Downtown Boise this September. One of the many highlights of the event was the awards presentation to honor distinguished county elected officials. The Mills-Adler Award is given to officials from various affiliate associations for their dedication and significant contributions to their counties. The …

2023 IAC Annual Conference Recap

The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) hosted its 2023 Annual Conference at the Boise Centre from September 25 to September 27. Idaho’s county elected officials, county staff, and affiliate organization members traveled from around the state to participate in the event, which had nearly 250 attendees. The conference provided a diverse mix of educational activities …