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October 2022
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
A Minute With Your Elected Official
Commissioner Ernie Moser
I believe Bannock County is headed in a positive direction after looking back and evaluating the events throughout 2022. We did have some significant challenges. However, we faced them, and we continued to make progress throughout the year...
Free Days at Landfill
Pocatello & Chubbuck Residents

Saturday, October 8
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
@ Fort Hall Mine Landfill
1500 N. Fort Hall Mine Road, Pocatello
McCammon Residents

Saturday, October 8
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
@ McCammon Transfer Station
2500 E Hwy 30, McCammon
The Bannock County Landfill offers Free Days to residents throughout the summer to help keep our county clean and beautiful. This is the last free day of the 2022 year.

*Note:
  • Free Days are offered to residents who live within city limits only and are not available for businesses and organizations.
  • Hazardous waste not accepted.
  • Loads must be secured.
  • Dump trailers are not accepted at McCammon Transfer Station. Loads must be unloaded by hand.


Contact the Bannock County Landfill office for questions about Household Hazardous Waste Days.

Phone: 208-236-0607 Email: landfill@bannockcounty.us
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West Nile? Negative!
Our Public Works team over at Mosquito Abatement wrapped up operations for the season, reporting no sign of West Nile in Bannock County.

Buddy Romriell, Mosquito Abatement Supervisor and Public Works Assistant Director, said, "We are all done with our mosquito operations for the 2022 season as of September 8th. We had a great season with no West Nile-positive pools!"
Burn Ban extended to Oct. 15
Burn ban extended to Oct. 15 for Bannock County wildland-urban interface areas
The Bannock County Commissioners voted to extend the county-wide burn ban through Oct. 15, 2022. 

The ban, which began on July 1, extends to certain types of fires for most parts of Bannock County: Inkom Downey, Arimo, McCammon, Lava, Pocatello Valley, Chubbuck, Pocatello, and North Bannock Fire District. Many of the fire officials from the municipalities and fire districts throughout Bannock County worked together to create a unified burn ban with the intent of reducing the risk of wildfires.

“The potential for wildfires has not reduced enough for us to safely let it expire. We appreciate Bannock County residents continuing their efforts to reduce the risk of fires,” said Wes Jones, Director of the Bannock County Office of Emergency Management. 

No open burning or recreational fires are allowed within the Wildland-Urban Interface Areas of Bannock County due to current fire danger and fuel moisture levels. The use of commercial gas fire pits and appliances designed for food prep, such as gas grills and/or charcoal briquettes, are exempted from the ban when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

 â€śI strongly encourage all citizens to heed the ban and potentially save the lives and homes of fellow residents.” Said Pocatello Fire Marshall Nick Christensen. â€śWe will continue to monitor the temperatures, fuel levels, and precipitation to find the right time to discontinue the ban.”

The ban will remain in place until October 15 or until conditions allow it to be lifted.

Residents with questions about the burn ban are encouraged to contact their local fire department/district.
Bannock County Gems
BUSINESS OF THE MONTH
INTERMOUNTAIN WAREHOUSE SOLUTIONS
Self-described as a "little Amazon," Intermountain Warehouse Solutions provides warehouse storage and fulfillment for small- and medium-sized businesses. IWS is also able to handle distribution and fulfillment for large business entities. IWS is a family-owned and operated business providing distribution services throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. IWS was established in September 2021 and operates in the Westwood Mall in Pocatello.
DEPARTMENT OF THE MONTH
JUVENILE PROBATION
Located in part at the Bryan K Murray Juvenile Justice Center, the Bannock County Juvenile Probation department strives to protect the community by helping juveniles become productive and responsible members of society. The department consists of three units: the Juvenile Probation Unit, the Intake & Diversion Unit, and the Youth Development Center & Intensive Care Unit. Among these units are 12 probation officers and three diversion officers who serve more than 400 juveniles each year.
Busy at Bannock County
We're always busy at Bannock County Government! Follow us on social media to see what we're up to.

The Bannock County Sheriff's Office partnered with the FCC to conduct a test of the area's Wireless Emergency Alert system.

Commissioner Jeff Hough joined County officials from across the country to lobby in support of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program, which helps fund government services.

Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner visited with Pocatello residents to encourage residents to register a Next of Kin and help with end-of-life planning.

When a deer got stuck in one of the retention ponds at the Landfill, we enlisted the help of experts to help her find her way home.

After 27 years of use, the medical and dental units of the Bannock County Detention Center received much-needed upgrades. The project was completed 12% under budget.

Bannock County Veteran Services Coordinator Melissa Hartman spent time at the Eastern Idaho State Fair to help connect veterans and their families with the benefits they've earned.
Notable News in Bannock County

Boise and Salt Lake City are working together to request a passenger rail line between Caldwell and Salt Lake City, that would pass through Pocatello.

Idaho State University’s TRIO Upward Bound Program has been awarded nearly $4 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to continue supporting local high school students as they prepare for college. 

Highland High School broke ground on its new varsity baseball stadium, sponsored by Westmark Credit Union.

A grant from the Idaho Workforce Development Council will help establish a vocational education program at the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center.

The historian for the Veterans Memorial Building has published a book documenting the origin story of the building.

After 27 years of use, the medical and dental units of the Bannock County Detention Center received much-needed upgrades. The project was completed 12% under budget.
Time to hunker down
There have been few Halloweens in Bannock County that weren't led by a gaggle of kids in winter coats and scary masks. The sight of freezing trick-or-treaters has become a reminder that colder temperatures are coming and it's time to hunker down for the winter.

Here's a checklist to help you prepare for an unpredictable Idaho winter:

  • Winterize your home
  • Check your heating systems
  • Prepare your vehicle's emergency kit
  • Get a flu shot
  • Check the tread of your tires

Enjoy those last few days of sunshine and warm weather! What's one thing that's always on your winter prep checklist?
-Emma Iannacone, Public Information Officer