The Nampa City Council voted to transfer ownership of the Ford Idaho Center to the College of Western Idaho after months of meetings and 6 hours of public testimony on Monday night.
The transfer would give CWI control over one of the Treasure Valley’s largest event venues — a space the city has managed for the last 20 years.
CWI President Gordon Jones said the decision will have a major impact on the growing college, with an emphasis on preserving iconic events like the Snake River Stampede and equestrian competitions…