The Bannock County Elections Office is unveiling the new precinct maps ahead of the May Primary Election. The new boundaries will determine which districts voters and candidates live in. The new boundaries will be in effect for the May 17 Primary Election and will...
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Bannock County completes ADA restroom renovations under budget
Bannock County is fulfilling its promise to provide accessible facilities for people of all abilities. After months of hard work--and supply chain delays---the six newly renovated, wheelchair accessible restrooms in the Bannock County Courthouse were completed under...
6th District Court welcomes new Treatment Court Manager, Aimee Austin
There’s a new face at the Bannock County Courthouse. Aimee Austin was recently hired as the new 6th District Treatment Court Manager. Kerry Hong, Trial Court Administrator, shared his enthusiasm for Austin, “The 6th Judicial District is excited to welcome Aimee to the...
Lt. Doug Armstrong to retire from Sheriff’s Office after 30 years of service
A long-time Bannock County Sheriff’s Deputy is hanging up his badge after nearly 30 years of service. Lieutenant Doug Armstrong is officially retiring Friday, Feb. 25 from serving in the Criminal Division of the Sheriff’s Office. Armstrong joined the Sheriff’s Office...
Bannock County recognized for excellence in financial reporting for 28th consecutive year
For the 28th year in a row, the Bannock County Auditor’s Office is being recognized for its excellence in governmental accounting and financial reporting. Bannock County was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its...
Bannock County Chief Deputy Sheriff Mike Dahlquist to retire after 33 1/2 years
After three decades serving in the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Mike Dahlquist is announcing his retirement. Dahlquist has been an undeniable asset to the Sheriff’s Office, having worked his way through the ranks to become Sheriff Tony Manu’s...
Bannock County Planning and Development asks for public input on future Subdivision Ordinance
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Bannock County officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of the County’s open space. The offices of Planning and Development and Engineering are conducting an online survey to gather feedback from the community regarding their...
Bannock County looking to have ‘generational’ impacts with funds from ARPA
The Bannock County Board of Commissioners will soon decide how to spend the unprecedented, once-in-a-lifetime pandemic recovery funds from the federal government, and they have big ideas. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, or ARPA, provides $350 billion in...
A Letter from Your Elected Official: Jason Dixon
Preparing for the May 17 Primary Election Each year as the election season approaches, I find that there is a common misunderstanding and sense of confusion about party affiliation and voting in a Primary Election in Idaho. As the elected Bannock County Clerk, I’m...
A Letter from Your Elected Official: Ernie Moser
Looking back and evaluating the events of 2021, I believe that Bannock County is headed in a very positive direction. I’m not saying that we didn’t have our challenges, but we met them head-on and have come out ahead in the end. I hesitate picking out single events or...