Bannock County

Have you? • changed your name • moved • not voted since 2020 Then, you must re-register to vote! Today is your last chance to pre-register online at VoteIdaho.gov OR, you can register when you vote on Election Day or during early voting. Bring a photo ID card and a piece of mail with your name and physical address. #VoteIdaho #2024Election #BannockVotes

Early voting is available now through November 1st at the Bannock County Elections Office! Head west on E Clark Street and turn into the parking lot with the Voter Parking signs. Curbside voting and the absentee ballot drop box are still available. Follow the map or contact our Elections staff at 208-236-7333. More information at bannock county .gov/elections

Calling all friendly faces! The Bannock County Veteran Services Office is coordinating a group to welcome Stephanie McKay Johnson, the daughter of Pocatello’s Medal of Honor Recipient, Sgt. James E. Johnson. Folks are invited to welcome her as she arrives at the Pocatello Regional Airport on Friday, November 1st. People are asked to arrive around 4:30 p.m. Stephanie will be in town for the reading of the James E. Johnson proclamation and the formal unveiling of the Medal of Honor on Saturday, November 2nd, at the Bannock County Veterans Memorial building on 300 N Johnson Avenue in Pocatello at 5:30 p.m.

Bannock County offices will be CLOSED Monday, October 14, in observance of Columbus Day. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, October 15. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologize for any inconvenience.

PRESS RELEASE: Veteran resource fair to be held October 17th for veterans looking for employment, education, and entrepreneurship BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - The Bannock County Veteran Services Office is hosting a resource fair for veterans who are looking to plan their next career move. The resource fair, titled The 3 E’s of Readjustment: Education, Employment, & Entrepreneurship, will provide veterans with resources to help them write resumes, apply for federal jobs, find options to further their education, and start businesses. Veterans and their family members are invited to attend. The resource fair will be held on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room of Chubbuck City Hall, 290 E. Linden Avenue. Representatives from the East Idaho Vet Center, Idaho Division of Veterans Services, Idaho Department of Labor, VR&E, TRIO, Veteran Student Services Center at ISU, Vocational Rehab State of Idaho, Small Business Development Center, Veterans Entrepreneurship Alliance (VEA), and veteran entrepreneurs will be in attendance. The representatives will provide focus sessions and presentations throughout the event. 3 – 4 p.m. Readjustment: Therapeutic Treatment and Understanding VA Benefits during Transitional Periods of Life 4 – 5 p.m. Education: Vocational Rehabilitation of Idaho, TRIO Programs, and Idaho State University Veteran Student Services Center 5 – 6 p.m. Employment: Emphasis on Disabled Veterans and the challenges and services available that are impairments to employment 6 – 7 p.m. Entrepreneurship: The Small Business Development Center will be available to discuss available resources and schedule one-on-one appointments to help you develop a winning business plan. Hear from Marine Veteran Nick Carson about his journey to self-employment. For more information, contact the Bannock County Veteran Services Office at 208-282-4245.

SEEKING RESPONSE: Bannock County is requesting sealed proposals to hire a General Contractor to construct a new building to house the Youth Development Center and Event Center operations. Bids must be received by Monday, October 28, 2024, at 5 p.m. MST. View more here: https://buff.ly/40dM1fZ For questions, contact Shanda Crystal, Chief Procurement Officer, at (208)236-7214 or shandac@bannockcounty.gov

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SEEKING RESPONSE: Bannock County is requesting sealed proposals to hire a General Contractor to remodel space at the Detention Center to house a tactical training center. Bids must be received by Monday, October 28, 2024, at 5 p.m. MST. View more here: https://buff.ly/3TVRwMn For questions, contact Shanda Crystal, Chief Procurement Officer, at (208)236-7214 or shandac@bannockcounty.gov

🗳Early voting for the November Election is available now! WHEN: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri WHERE: Elections Office -- 141 North 6th Avenue, Pocatello. **North 6th Avenue is under construction. Please use the ADA entrance in the parking lot behind the building.** https://lnkd.in/gMzrGaWr #getoutthevote #2024Election #bannockvotes

SEEKING RESPONSE: Bannock County is requesting proposals to repair asphalt at the Detention Center parking lot in Pocatello, Idaho. Bids must be received by Monday, October 7, 2024, at 5 p.m. MST. View more here: https://buff.ly/3B0OrDP For questions, contact Shanda Crystal, Chief Procurement Officer, at (208)236-7214 or shandac@bannockcounty.gov