The Caldera Times Island Park, Idaho

07/14/2026

And, at the same time they are collecting signatures to create a new city (which they intend to merge i to the old city) they chamber changes from public to private?

07/14/2026

This is what is currently going on in Island Park. They don't just want control, they want to merge both cities and then tax you. They do want control, but its not control you think. Be careful what you sign away!

11/13/2025

10/10/2025

Last month the voting public was invited to attend a meeting regarding annexing the outlying county into Island Park City. Even though they only invited voters, there were other members of the community that did attend. The discussion was to determine if it was feasible to accomplish this, and what benefits may be available, as evidenced by the flyers being handed out.

It was determined, that annexation may be a problem, since it requires 60% of the property owners to agree to it. Note, all property owners get a say with this avenue.

Instead, the best way to succeed, was to proceed with forming a new city, and then merging the two cities into one, Island Park and whatever the new city is to be named. It requires 400 signatures of registered voters within the new "city limits", then it is put on the ballot for registered voters to decide. This again limits those that are able to have a voice in the decision to become part of Island Park City.

It is my understanding that they are currently attempting to collect those 400 signatures to proceed. We should ask ourselves and others what this may provide for us.

1. What it won't do is keep any of our county tax dollars on the hill, all of that still goes to Fremont County.

2. What it will do is add an additional layer of tax that will go to the city, no matter how small they start, taxes never go down or go away, they always go up.

3. It will add an additional layer of government to contend with.

4. What will the additional layer of tax actually add for you? They do intend to continue to use the county resources we already have in place.

5. And while I understand this is a legal avenue to take, are they not using the standard annexation process because they know that 60% of property owners didn't buy where they are to be in a city?

6. Do your own research, understand what additional tax implications this may have for each or you, and what benefits it may gain you, before you add your name to the petition, or vote for it!

10/09/2025

The Millers and Wild West Construction have organized a fund raiser to raffle off a R***r American 6.5 Creedmore rife with scope, binoculars and ammo to help the Walter's family who just lost their 18 year old son Calen Walters in a tragic motorcycle accident. They would like to thank the following people for donating towards the purchase, and invite you all to purchase tickets and see the rifle on display at Shotgun Bar! Tickets are $10 each, or 6 for $50, the drawing is Sat Oct 25th at 7 pm, but you don't have to be present to win, but you may want to with a live band that night.

HUGE THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING DONORS:

Valley View Construction - Aaron Mathis
Centennial Excavation - Shilo and Jami Owens
Wild West Construction - Albert and Susette Miller
Wayne and Jen Lower
W.E.B.C.O. - Carl Williams
Shotgun Bar - Katie Pierce
JBJ Restoration - Jerry Brown
Elk Creek - Dustin and Stacie Knapp
Justin and Tara Pyne
Jim and Char McGeever
Jarrod Bell
Brian and Dawn Leatham

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09/28/2025

He is great, and has a snowmobile, could absolutely capture some of your winter rides as well!