The City Club of Idaho Falls

10/21/2026

🎙️ Thank you to our gubernatorial candidates!

The Idaho Falls City Club extends our thanks to Terri Pickens for Idaho and John Stegner for Idaho for joining us for Looking Ahead to the Governor’s Race on October 15.

We appreciate both candidates taking the time to share their perspectives on Idaho’s future and discuss important issues affecting our state, including housing affordability, public education, water resources, healthcare, and government accountability.

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated. Providing opportunities for Idahoans to hear directly from candidates and engage in thoughtful, civil dialogue is at the heart of the City Club’s mission.

🎧 Missed the forum or want to listen again? The full program is now available on Spotify!

👉 Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zblG5UY5eak6dEThNQaEi?si=MREU7EE3Q9W4FMCdUHTG1A

10/12/2026

TODAY IS THE DEADLINE!

Join City Club of Idaho Falls for our Governor Candidate Forum featuring Democratic candidate Terri Pickens and Independent candidate John Stegner.

⏰ Register by Today Monday Oct 12th at 4 PM to reserve your lunch!

🗣️ What would YOU ask the candidates? We want to hear from you! What questions would you like the candidates to address as they share their views on Idaho’s future? Send us your questions by replying to this post, emailing us, or using the Comment/Suggestion Box on our website at ifcityclub.com

Make your voice part of the conversation!
https://ifcityclub.com/purchase/Oct-15th-Looking-ahead-at-the-Governor-Race-c188467503

City Club of Idaho Falls — bringing our community together for thoughtful, civil dialogue on the issues that matter.

09/30/2026

Who’s running for Idaho Governor — and what do they see as the state’s priorities?

Join City Club of Idaho Falls on Thursday, October 15 for a conversation with Democratic candidate Terri Pickens for Idaho and Independent candidate John Stegner for Idaho as we look ahead to the November gubernatorial election.

The program will give attendees an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and ask questions through a moderated audience Q&A.

Governor Brad Little has also been invited to participate and has not accepted the invitation.

Click here to register https://ifcityclub.com/purchase/Oct-15th-Looking-ahead-at-the-Governor-Race-c188467503

09/22/2026

🎙️ NOW AVAILABLE: Candidate Conversation with Lori Hickman

Thank you to Lori Hickman for Idaho Attorney General for joining City Club of Idaho Falls on September 17 for a conversation with community members, and thank you to everyone who attended and submitted questions.

Hickman, the Democratic nominee for Idaho Attorney General, discussed her background, her reasons for seeking the office, and a range of issues including the role of the Attorney General, rule of law, public lands, Idaho elections, health-care law, the proposed nuclear waste project at INL, and more.

The audience Q&A covered additional questions about H.J.R. 4, the citizen initiative process, legal costs, the U.S. Supreme Court, term limits and the responsibilities of the Attorney General.

Full Program here on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lBAgC7T7kqEpBvWzfa3NN?si=HqvLl3VhTcyTGuMkwgcWow

City Club is committed to providing opportunities for our community to hear directly from candidates and engage with important public issues through civil dialogue and audience questions. Attorney General Raul Labrador was invited but declined to attend.

08/30/2026

City Club of Idaho Falls kicks off our fall season with a new late afternoon format!

Join us Thursday, September 17, for a Candidate Conversation with Lori Hickman for Idaho Attorney General, Democratic Candidate.

Hickman will discuss her experience, priorities, and vision for the office, followed by an opportunity for questions from the audience.

City Club invited current Attorney General Raul Labrador to participate in the forum as well, but he declined the invitation. This program will feature Hickman in conversation with the community.

📅 Thursday, September 17
🕔 5:00–6:30 p.m.
📍 ISU Student Union – Multipurpose Room

For our fall season, we're trying something new: moving from our traditional lunchtime programs to an early evening schedule to make City Club more accessible to those who can't take time away during the day.

Come join the conversation and help us kick off a new season of City Club!

👉 Reserve your seat today!
https://ifcityclub.com/purchase/Candidate-Conversation-with-Lori-Hickman-c125332673

06/24/2026

🎧 NEW PODCAST

What does it take to build a stronger community?

2026 John D. Hansen Award recipient Mary Lynn Hartwell shares lessons from decades of civic leadership, philanthropy, and community service in Idaho Falls.

"Most people want to help. They just need someone to ask."

Listen as Mary Lynn reflects on the power of generosity, leadership, and investing in future generations.

The City Club thanks Mary Lynn Hartwell for her extraordinary service to our community and for sharing her insights with our members and guests.

🎙️ Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QlGOIZtrSWSLiUv8IlsmL?si=Ljlec3XNQtWi2HL2ko3VZQ

05/27/2026

Join us on June 11 for a special evening celebrating one of Eastern Idaho’s most dedicated community leaders.

The City Club of Idaho Falls is honored to present the 2026 John D. Hansen Award to Mary Lynn Hartwell — philanthropist, advocate, and champion for community betterment.

Mary Lynn’s lifelong commitment to service, education, and charitable giving has helped strengthen countless organizations and initiatives throughout Bonneville County and beyond.

As part of the evening, Mary Lynn will share remarks on:

“Building Community Through Philanthropy”

This event is open to members and community guests.

🎟 Get more details and reserve your seat at:
https://ifcityclub.com/purchase/Building-Community-Through-Philanthropy-c125332673/

05/16/2026

Thank you to Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane for joining City Club of Idaho Falls for an important conversation on Idaho’s primary election process, voter participation, election security, and campaign finance.

And thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the discussion so engaging.

Special thanks to KISU Public Radio for recording and sharing this program with our community.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dg7UTCzo42Whf29p0TMbI?si=mexMdjukQsyFodRBQTADZg
Secretary McGrane used the VoteIdaho.gov website during his speech.

04/27/2026

How do Idaho’s elections really work—and what influences who shows up to vote?

Join Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane for a timely conversation on the state’s primary election process, voter participation, and the role money plays in today’s political landscape.

Recently in the national spotlight for defending Idaho voter data, McGrane brings a front-row perspective on the issues shaping elections right now.

Be part of the discussion.
RSVP Here: https://ifcityclub.com/purchase/May-14-Phil-McGrane-c188467503

Our organization is supported in part by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council, a state-based program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

04/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Legislative Recap—and a special thank you to our speakers, Kevin Richert Idaho Education News and Clark Corbin Idaho Capital Sun, for an insightful and engaging discussion.

We appreciate the time and expertise they shared in helping our community better understand this year’s legislative session, and we’re grateful to all who attended and contributed thoughtful questions.

If you missed it—or want to listen again—you can find the program on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fu1cJtbwEPn9gnfSj1CYh?si=cD2VkLSRSd6aVLLr9GWVtA