Idaho National Guard opens new Jerome County Readiness Center named for late Gov. Kempthorne
29 Jun 2026
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The Idaho Army National Guard has a new home in the Magic Valley after three years of construction, with the new facility dedicated in honor of the late former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne.
The Dirk Kempthorne Idaho National Guard Readiness Center is now officially open in Jerome County, replacing the Guard's longtime presence near the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls.
The 55,000-square-foot facility was funded mostly through federal money and includes modern classrooms, a learning center, secure equipment storage, and more.
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