Commissioners Host Educational Landfill Tours for Legislators in Twin Falls and Ada Counties
Recently, county commissioners in Ada County and Twin Falls County demonstrated their proactive approach to understanding solid waste management. They organized educational tours of their waste facilities, aiming to improve public understanding of the county’s roles and responsibilities. Multiple legislators joined these tours, showing their commitment to ‘talking trash’ and delving into the intricacies of …
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 …
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IAC Welcomes State Association Staff to Boise for the 2024 Western States Retreat
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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Ada County Coroner’s Office Takes Occupancy of New State-of-the-Art Facility
Community members to benefit from enhanced services By Ada County Coroner Richard Riffle and IAC Communications Specialist Gracee Gorrell Ada County Coroner’s Office is pleased to have taken occupancy of its new facility at 95 N. Touchmark Way in Meridian, Idaho. This state-of-the-art facility offers services not only to the citizens of Ada County but …
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IAC District 5 Meeting Recap – August 2024
The IAC District 5 meeting was held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 in Franklin County. Bannock County Commissioner Jeff Hough, who serves as Chairman for District 5, called the meeting to order followed by the pledge of allegiance. The first item on the agenda was the approval of the previous July meeting minutes and the …
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Submit Your Proposed Legislative & Policy Resolutions to IAC by Sept. 1
Do you have a policy issue that is feasible, doesn’t create an unfunded mandate, affects more than one county, affects more than one county office, and needs a change in statute? If the answer is yes, then we encourage you to submit an IAC Legislative Resolution for consideration at the IAC Annual Conference: 2025 Proposed Legislative …
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IAC District 2 Meeting Recap – July 2024
The IAC District 2 meeting was held on July 10th in Idaho County. The meeting began with a guided tour of the Grangeville Mill facilitated by the Idaho Forest Group. Attendees enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at how the mill functions and learned about its daily operations. Following the tour, members traveled to the Idaho County …
IAC Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Recipients
The Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) has named the 2024 recipients of the IAC Scholarship. After a competitive review process, seven students from across the state of Idaho were selected from a pool of 45 applicants to each receive a $1,000 scholarship from the IAC Scholarship Fund. Award Recipients: – Eloise Shelton, Senior, Clark Fork …
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Idaho Transportation Department seeks feedback on draft seven-year transportation plan
By Megan Jahns, ITD Communication The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is seeking feedback on the just-released draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP). The ITIP outlines the state’s transportation priorities and guides investment decisions for the next seven years through 2031. ITD encourages everyone to review the draft and provide comments July 1-31. Transportation projects included …
Commissioners and Clerks Meet in Idaho Falls for 2024 IACC Annual Conference
The Idaho Association of Commissioners and Clerks (IACC) gathered for their 2024 Annual Conference in Idaho Falls. The three-day event began on Tuesday, June 4th and kicked off with IACC President Denis Duman addressing the group and leading them through the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. Bonneville County Commissioner Bryon Reed concluded introductions by welcoming …
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