The food we eat supplies energy to our bodies, but the food we don’t eat can provide energy to our power grid. Bannock County turns gas generated from the landfill into power through the Gas-to-Energy program and is gearing up to expand the program. Landfill gas –...
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Letter from your Elected Official: Anita Hymas
Preparing for Assessment Drive It’s that time of year again. We are beginning the process of finalizing property values for 2023. We start this process early to ensure we are ready for the assessment notices to be mailed. We recently finished visiting one-fifth of the...
Bannock County planning office hosting open houses to gather community input on future land use and development ordinance
The Bannock County Office of Planning and Development is hosting a series of open houses to gather community input on the future Land Use and Development Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of the county. The open houses will be held throughout the month of April...
Bannock County encourages residents to prepare for potential flooding, free sandbags available
As spring weather returns to eastern Idaho, the potential for melting snow to cause flooding increases. The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with area agencies to distribute free sandbags to residents to help prevent property damage due to...
Letter from your Elected Official: Jeff Hough
The old saying that when it rains, it pours is true regarding water issues. There are several things currently happening that we need to pay attention to. Late last year, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency issued their final ruling...
Public Procurement Month – Meet Bannock County’s Chief Procurement Officer
When people think of doing business with a government entity, they may not realize all that goes into the process. The word “procurement” may not even come to mind. That’s one reason Governor Brad Little recently signed a proclamation establishing the month of March...
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office participates in statewide effort to calm aggressive driving in Idaho
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho—The Bannock County Sheriff's Office and law enforcement partners across Idaho are working together to educate drivers and stop aggressive driving. February 26 through March 11, 2023, our officers will dedicate enhanced patrols to watch for...
Bannock County Planning and Development asks for public input on future Land Use Ordinance
Bannock County officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of the County’s Land Use Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of the county. The Planning and Development Offices is conducting an online survey to gather feedback from county residents...
2023 Community Meetings Schedule
The Bannock County Commissioners' Office is hosting a series of community meetings at locations throughout southern Bannock County. The public will have the opportunity to meet the commissioners, hear what they're working on, and ask questions. While the meetings are...
Bannock County elected officials to host community meetings series for southern county residents
The Bannock County Commissioners’ Office is preparing to host a series of community meetings throughout southern Bannock County to provide opportunities for public input. Those who attend will have the chance to meet the newly elected officials, hear what the...