{
 "city": "Minidoka County",
 "state": "Idaho",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/minidoka.id.us/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency",
   "headline": "Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency to review FY2027 budget",
   "summary": "The board will discuss the proposed FY2027 budget and a corresponding budget ordinance. Members will also review bank account signatories and a consultant agreement for Leslie Garner.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-1167",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners consider Passthrough Funds Agreement and multiple budget presentations",
   "summary": "The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will vote on several administrative items, including approval of claims, payroll, and alcoholic beverage licenses. They will also consider a Passthrough Funds Agreement presented by Director Tate. The agenda includes budget presentations for the district court, magistrate division, health district, junior college, parks & recreation, and other county funds. A round‑table discussion of the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-1166",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee to consider hiring and equipment purchases for the Criminal Justice Center",
   "summary": "The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will review and vote on several actions related to the Criminal Justice Center, including employee hires, policy approvals, and equipment purchases. It will also consider hiring actions for Adult Misdemeanor Probation and the Juvenile Detention Center. Additional agenda items include activity reports, budget matters, and legal updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1164",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Minidoka County Commissioners to hold series of department budget presentations",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will review budget presentations from multiple departments, including the Assessor, Sheriff, and Juvenile Detention. The board will also decide on alcoholic beverage licenses and the official use of a new building.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1165",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "County commissioners to approve budget presentations and agreements",
   "summary": "The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will review and approve claims, payroll, and minutes. The meeting includes action items on various departmental budgets, passthrough funds agreements, and construction reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1163",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062026-1163",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Minidoka County Commissioners to review juvenile detention housing contract",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a juvenile detention housing contract and a State of Idaho Executive Order. The agenda also includes administrative approvals for payroll, claims, and alcoholic beverage licenses.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-1162",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06292026-1162",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Tax assessment appeals hearings scheduled for June 24‑26, 2026",
   "summary": "The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners called a special meeting to conduct tax assessment appeals before the Board of Equalization. Appointments are set for residential and commercial appeals on June 24, and additional sessions on June 25‑26, if needed. The agenda was posted at county offices and on the county website. An executive session may be called at any time during the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1161",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-1161",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Mini-Cassia Justice Committee to review personnel hiring",
   "summary": "The committee will meet to approve or ratify the hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and the Juvenile Detention Center. The meeting also includes activity reports and budget matters from Minidoka and Cassia clerks.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1159",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Minidoka County Commissioners to discuss probation office project and housing contracts",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address administrative approvals and several departmental requests. Key items include a roundtable discussion on the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project and a review of housing contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1160",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-1160",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Community Development",
   "headline": "Nef Duplex Special Use at 875 North Meridian",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a special use permit for a duplex at 875 North Meridian (Action Item 4). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1158",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to review FY25 audit findings and approve FY26 CPA contract",
   "summary": "The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider routine administrative items including approval of claims, minutes, and alcoholic beverage licenses. They will also discuss and take action on the FY25 audit findings, the FY26 CPA contract with Price Dayley & Associates, the Joint Public Defense Tentative Budget for FY27, and the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project. An executive session is scheduled for legal matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-1157",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-1157",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Minidoka and Cassia counties hold joint budget meeting for FY 2027",
   "summary": "The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a special joint meeting with Cassia County Commissioners to discuss the FY 2027 budget. Two action items are on the agenda: a contract for the Mini-Cassia Veterans Service Officer and updates on the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center. Public comment will be taken.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1156",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-1156",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Mini-Cassia Justice Committee to review personnel hiring and pay increases",
   "summary": "The committee will meet to approve or ratify employee hiring for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. Members will also consider a pay increase for a POST certified instructor. The meeting includes reports on budget matters and legal updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1154",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1154",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board to review employee hiring",
   "summary": "The board will meet to discuss juvenile probation and detention center operations. Key actions include the potential approval or ratification of new employee hires. The meeting also includes time for budget matters and executive sessions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1153",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to vote on Caselle financial software contract",
   "summary": "The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2026, with a lengthy agenda. Action items include approval of claims and payroll, nomination of a Board of Health representative, indigent liens and application, an alcoholic beverage license, and a Caselle financial software contract. The board will also discuss the misdemeanor probation office project, receive weekly reports, and consider a joint animal control contract.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1155",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-1155",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to act on Emergency Management Grant, discuss probation office",
   "summary": "The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of routine administrative items including approval of claims, payroll, and minutes. They will also take action on an Emergency Management Performance Grant, discuss weekly reports on county buildings and IT, and hold a roundtable discussion on the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project. A drawing for surplus iPhones and an alcoholic beverage license are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-1152",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-1152",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee will vote to approve hiring for three justice facilities",
   "summary": "The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee meeting on May 26, 2026 will consider and vote on hiring employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The committee will also receive reports from each department, discuss budget matters, and hear commissioner/sheriff updates. An executive session may be held for personnel and legal matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1149",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1149",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to canvass May 19 election results, approve claims",
   "summary": "The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address business postponed due to the Memorial Day holiday. They will canvass the May 19 election results, approve claims and payroll, approve minutes, consider a hardship usage request, and approve timecards.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1151",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-1151",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Minidoka County Commissioners to meet for administrative business",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct routine administrative business. The agenda consists of procedural items and weekly reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05252026-1150",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Budget amendment and block survey on commissioners' agenda",
   "summary": "The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to amend the FY2026 budget, set dates for June Board of Equalization hearings, and vote on retaining a contractor for a county block survey. Other action items include surplus of two iPhones valued at $162 and $95, acceptance of the Frontier/Smiles Grant, and a hardship usage request. The meeting also features a roundtable discussion on the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project and weekly departmental reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-1141",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-1141",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee to approve jail policy updates and staff hiring",
   "summary": "The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will vote on hiring employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. It will also consider adopting updated policies 1.7, 9.2, 14.11, and 14.4 for the Criminal Justice Center. The agenda includes reports from each facility, budget matters, and authorization for executive sessions on personnel, property, legal, or insurance issues.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1148",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1148",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Juvenile probation board to consider hiring approvals, executive sessions",
   "summary": "The Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board will meet to approve minutes, hear reports from the Juvenile Judge, Probation Department, and Detention Center, and consider action on hiring employees. The board may also enter executive sessions for personnel, property, or legal matters. Budget matters will be discussed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1144",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1144",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency",
   "headline": "Proposed new Urban Renewal District with City of Minidoka/Ag West partnership",
   "summary": "The Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency will consider a proposed new district in partnership with the City of Minidoka and Ag West, with IESM expressing interest in an expansion project. The board will also approve minutes from March 18, 2026 and April 1, 2026, and review the monthly financial report to authorize bill payments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1139",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Public hearing for 3 Strings of Idaho rezone; multiple action items",
   "summary": "The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezone request from 3 Strings of Idaho. Other action items include approval of claims and payroll, opioid funding allocation, hiring a topographical surveyor, and approving a schematic drawing for the Judicial Block. The board will also discuss the Misdemeanor Probation Office project and enter executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) regarding House Bill 752.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1140",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-1140",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "County Commissioners",
   "headline": "Minidoka County Commissioners to discuss Misdemeanor Probation Office project",
   "summary": "The Board of County Commissioners will hold a round table discussion regarding the Misdemeanor Probation Office project. The body will also review the South Central Public Health District FY 2027 budget and address various administrative permits and deeds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-1138",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-1138",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Committee to approve jail medical contract and employee hires",
   "summary": "The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider hiring employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The body will also vote on a medical contract for the Sawtooth Correctional Medicine Jail and the purchase of a WRAP Cart.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-1147",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-1147",
   "source": "https://www.minidoka.id.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}