Here We Have Idaho

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Phil McGrane-Secretary of State Apr 29, 2024

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Phil McGrane is a 4th generation Idaho Republican who cares about the direction of our state. He has made a career running fair and secure elections for Idaho’s largest county. As Secretary of State, Phil will fight to protect our conservative way of life so that future generations may be as blessed as we have been.

Phil McGrane has been involved with almost every aspect of Idaho’s elections since 2005; including as a candidate and an administrator. Phil currently serves as the elected Clerk in Ada County. He is highly respected by Idaho business leaders and elected officials for his analytical mind and creativity when it comes to elections. In addition to his local elections experience, he served as a law clerk to the United States Election Assistance Commission in Washington, D.C.

Phil has a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington, a Master’s degree in public administration from Boise State University, a law degree from the University of Denver, and is a member of the Idaho Bar.

Aside from his family, some say Phil’s greatest accomplishments are from the world of competitive barbecue. Phil finished 18th in the nation on the Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour in 2013. Phil’s wife, Angella, two daughters, and son enjoy traveling around with him as they compete.

Here We Have Idaho is a local radio show heard on KSPD 790 AM and 94.5 FM at 4pm on Wednesdays and Fridays. Here We Have Idaho is a show focusing on celebrating Idaho and all that makes Idaho great. Hear We Have Idaho will focus on the issues and events that impact Idaho’s citizens and families. Each week we will visit those that are writing Idaho’s story and keeping the spirit of our state song alive with hosts Victor Miller and Tom Luna.

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Coach Skip Hall Apr 26, 2024

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In Hall's second season, he led the Broncos back to the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs, their first appearance since 1981. Hall's best season was in 1990, when Boise State advanced to the national semifinals, falling in a high scoring game against Big Sky rival Nevada, the conference champion whom the Broncos had defeated a month earlier in Boise.

Hall gave Jim Zorn his first coaching job, as quarterbacks coach at Boise State in 1988. Former Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons head coach Jim Mora is a former player of Hall's, as are Nick Saban of Alabama and Gary Pinkel of Missouri.
After 27 years of coaching college football, Hall transferred to the business arena with Aflac, recruiting, coaching, and building teams. He was a regional manager with Aflac for ten years, and was then appointed Associate Managing Director of Individual Sales for the Principal Financial Group in Boise. Hall also travels throughout the United States addressing business leaders on the subjects of communication, leadership, motivation and accountability

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Senator Chuck Winder (R) Apr 24, 2024

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Senator Chuck Winder (R)

CWinder@senate.idaho.gov
President Pro Tempore
District 20
7th term
5528 N Ebbetts Ave, Boise, ID, 83713
Statehouse (208) 332-1354 (Session Only)
Businessman
Committees:
State Affairs
Transportation

Bachelor’s degree in political science, College of Idaho; businessman; served on the Boise City Design Review Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission; Ada County Highway District Commission; former chairman, Idaho Transportation Board; former naval aviator; Credit Rating Enhancement Committee; Capitol Commission; State Affairs Committee; Education Committee; Transportation Committee; Governor’s Housing Committee; Endowment Fund Investment Board; co-chair Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Transportation Committee; spouse: Dianne; two children; seven grandchildren.

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Representative Brent Crane (R) and Representative Jaron Crane (R) Apr 19, 2024

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Representative Brent J. Crane (R)

BCrane@house.idaho.gov
District 13
House Seat A
8th term
PO Box 86, Nampa, ID, 83653
Bus (208) 466-0613
Statehouse (208) 332-1058 (Session Only)
Vice President – Crane Alarm Service
Committees:
State Affairs – Chair
Business
Ethics and House Policy

Rep. Crane is the Vice President of Crane Alarm Service, a family owned security and fire alarm business that has been located in Nampa since 1964. Rep. Crane is currently serving his eighth term in the Idaho House of Representatives. He serves on the Business and State Affairs Committees. As a young leader in the Idaho House, he is known as an advocate for a strong economy and a business friendly environment. Rep. Crane received the Friend of Agriculture award in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018, and 2020. In 2010, Rep. Crane was selected by his peers to be the Vice Chairman of the Legislative Business Caucus. Rep. Crane is active in his community, having served as an Ad Hoc member of the Nampa Chamber of Commerce Executive Board. Rep. Crane coaches youth basketball for Nampa Christian Schools. Rep. Crane was pleased when his company was selected by the TV show Extreme Makeover Edition to install the security system for the Ryan Stockdale family. Rep. Crane’s company also provided the security for the 2009 Special Winter Olympics. A life-long resident of Canyon County, Rep. Crane graduated from Nampa Christian High School and received a B.A. in political science with an emphasis in public administration from Boise State University. Rep. Crane is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys playing golf, fly fishing, and shooting clay targets. When not on the golf course, Rep. Crane can be found on the beach in South Florida reading a good book. Rep. Crane and his wife, Rochenda, have two children, a son Keaton and a daughter Riley.
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Representative Jaron Crane (R)

JCrane@house.idaho.gov
District 12
House Seat B
1st term
PO Box 1804, Nampa, ID, 83653
Home (208) 812-2059
Statehouse (208) 332-1059 (Session Only)
Business Owner
Committees:
Business – Vice Chair
State Affairs
Transportation & Defense

Ronald “Jaron” Crane was born and raised in Nampa, Idaho; third-generation Idahoan and youngest of six children of retired State Treasurer Ron G. and Cheryl A. Crane; attended Nampa Christian Schools (K-12); attended Hobe Sound Bible College in Florida; transferred to Ohio Christian University and received an associate degree in business management; enlisted in the Idaho Army National Guard while enrolled at Boise State University; graduated BSU with a bachelor’s degree in political science, emphasis in public policy (2014); fulfilled his contract with the Idaho Army National Guard (2019); current vice president of Crane Alarm Service; as of April 2020, co-owner of American Fire Protection with his brother; spouse: Clarissa, married since 2011; three children: Heavenly Joy, Jadon Lee, and Ronald Drew.
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Ken Lewis | FCA Idaho State Director Apr 17, 2024

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Ken Lewis | FCA Idaho State Director

klewis@fca.org | (208) 697-1051

Ken grew up in Idaho and attended Meridian HS. He went on to wrestled at Northwest Nazarene University where he was a NAIA National Wrestling Tournament Qualifier. After college, Ken taught and coached at Kuna High School for 15 years. Ken started FCA at Kuna HS in 1997 and started taking athletes to FCA Camp in Wyoming in 2001. Ken joined staff with FCA in Idaho in 2005 were he has served the last 18 + years. He currently oversees the FCA staff and volunteers in Idaho. He also is the Director of the Northwest FCA Sports Camp. He loves seeing kids and coaches come to Christ and have their identity found in Him. He counts it a privilege to work alongside the FCA Staff and Leadership Board and numerous volunteers in Idaho. Ken coached a total of 26 seasons here in Idaho in both Wrestling and Girls Lacrosse. Ken is married to his wonderful wife Judy for the last 34 years! They are blessed with 3 amazing daughters and two great son-in-laws!

My Faves: Philippians 4:4-8, Wrestling and Snowboarding, Sawtooth Mountains & Secesh Meadows, Mexican food, Summer time

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Mayor John Evans-Mayor of Garden City, Idaho Apr 12, 2024

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Mayor John Evans

John Evans grew up and was educated in the Midwest. A Vietnam veteran, John and his wife, Judy, were married in 1969 and have three grown children, twelve grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. John and Judy moved their family to Idaho in 1975 and then to Garden City in 1988.

Since he arrived in Idaho, John has been primarily involved in the construction industry. Since 1985 John has been in the residential real estate development business in Ada and Canyon Counties. His current project is in Caldwell. John has not engaged in any business activity in Garden City since his election to the city council in 1995.

Before he was elected Mayor in November of 2005, John served on the Garden City Planning & Zoning Commission from 1992-1995 and served on the Garden City city council from 1996-2005. While on the City Council, John served several one-year terms as President of the City Council, Council liaison to the Garden City Police Department, and Council liaison to the Library Board, a position he held for ten years. He also performed the council oversight function for the construction of the Police Department building in 1999 and the new City Hall/Library building in 2004. John also serves on the boards of the Community Planning Association (COMPASS), Valley Regional Transit (VRT), the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) Board, and serves as a Fourth Judicial District Magistrate Commission member.

John and Judy enjoy hanging out with family and traveling to the coast and other points around the northwest. When time permits, John enjoys cowboy action shooting.

You may contact Mayor Evans at jevans@gardencityidaho.org or his assistant, Susanna Smith at ssmith@gardencityidaho.org

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Matt Clifford- Ada County Sheriff Apr 10, 2024

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Matt Clifford, who has been with the Ada County Sheriff’s Office since 2000, is now Ada County’s 39th sheriff.

Clifford was appointed by the Ada County Board of Commissioners about a month after the former sheriff retired suddenly on May 31, 2021.

The Ada County Sheriff is responsible for the largest law enforcement agency in the State of Idaho with over 800 employees and an over $100 million budget.

The sheriff’s duties include policing unincorporated Ada County and the cities of Eagle, Kuna and Star.

The sheriff is also responsible for managing the 1,116-bed Ada County Jail — and community supervision of about 2,000 offenders.

The sheriff is also responsible for Ada County Misdemeanor Probation, runs the county-wide 911 Emergency Dispatch Center and fulfills a variety of other statutory and cooperative duties.

Sheriff Clifford has worked as detention and patrol deputy, K9 handler, patrol sergeant, transports sergeant, and as a lieutenant who served as Chief of Eagle Police during his tenure with the ACSO before he assumed the role of sheriff.

Matt is humbled by the outpouring of support from family, friends, employees of the ACSO, and community members who supported his bid to be sheriff.

“I work every day to make Ada County a safer place to live, work, and play —and the support from the community is what makes it possible for the ACSO to overcome challenges and provide the best service to our citizens.

I am proud to be your sheriff.”

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Mayor Jarom Wagoner of Caldwell, Idaho Apr 05, 2024

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Mayor Jarom Wagoner grew up in Caldwell, Idaho and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1995, (Go Cougars!). He attended college in Arizona and graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

Prior to his election as Mayor, Jarom worked as a Planning Consultant, a City Planner for Caldwell, a Transportation Planner for ACHD, and a Planner with Canyon County. He has also served in the State Legislature, the Caldwell City Council and was a small business owner. Mayor Wagoner’s passion has always been to be actively involved in the Caldwell community. From volunteering as a young teenager, to working through the long hot August nights at one of our community service group booths during the Caldwell Night Rodeo, involvement with the community is something he has always enjoyed.

Mayor Wagoner enjoys basketball, golf, hunting, and camping. Family is the most important thing to him, aside from his faith. He has been married to his wife Lisa for over 20 years and they have three sons Brycen, Braden, and Bryler.

Mayor Wagoner was elected Mayor of Caldwell in November, 2021 and will serve a 4-year term, expiring in 2025.

He is excited to continue partnering with the citizens, businesses, local agencies and organizations, and other elected officials, and he cannot wait to get to know the local community and all of the city employees better. He purposes to be a listening ear to all as we continue to move Caldwell forward together. Great things are in store for Caldwell!

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David Ripley - Executive Director - Idaho Chooses Life Apr 03, 2024

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Idaho Chooses Life is a leading voice of the pre-born child in Idaho. Our sole objective is to provide accurate information and resources to mothers, families, health organizations, and elected officials to help them preserve the sanctity of life.

Idaho Chooses Life was founded as a political action committee in 1996 to support pro-Life candidates for public office and to lobby for preborn children at the Idaho Legislature. It remains the only social conservative PAC registered in Idaho. It is our firm belief that every candidate for public office ought to have a pro-Life value system. Respect for the sanctity of human life is a foundational principle of Western Civilization. Without a basic appreciation of the human being’s value—no person is qualified to hold public power over others. We seek to support the work of other pro-Life organizations — whether in the Legislature, in pregnancy centers staffed by dedicated volunteers around the state or in our churches. We give glory to God for the miracle of Dobbs and celebrate the fact that the Defense of Life Act is now the law in Idaho. Thousands of babies have already been saved.

But the work is not done. We must redouble our efforts to ensure that every child is welcomed into the human family – not only here in Idaho, but across the land.
PO Box 8172
Boise, ID 83707
Toll Free: 877-341-LIFE
Phone: 208-344-8709

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The Chosen Interfaith Celebration recap Mar 29, 2024

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https://www.fordidahocenter.com/events/detail/the-chosen
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Two Shows:
2pm doors open at 12:30pm
7pm doors open at 5:30pm
Ford Idaho Center Arena

Come hear from a few of the key actors behind this incredible production. The actors will share behind the scenes insights and touch upon how bringing this epic series to life has encouraged them along their own faith journeys and how you too can follow Him and find greater peace in Christ.

Free Admission
Tickets required
www.COMEevents.org

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