The two-story building will be approximately 38,600 square feet, with a central spire, and will be the church’s seventh temple in Idaho.[4][6][7] A groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 4, 2022, with Brent H. Nielson, a member of the Presidency of the Seventy and a Burley native, presiding.[8][9][10] Following a media day on November 3 and invited guest tours on November 4–5, 2025, a public open house is scheduled from November 6–22, 2025.[11][12][13][14] The temple is scheduled be dedicated on January 11, 2026.[4][15][16]
The temple’s site, a former potato farm donated by the Funk family, was identified in June 2021 as a 10.1-acre parcel of farmland near Highway 81.[5][23][9] Brent H. Nielson, a church general authority, presided at the groundbreaking on June 4, 2022, offering a dedicatory prayer that the temple would bring “an eternal harvest” to the Magic Valley.[8][24][25][9]
Construction
By 2023, contractors had completed exterior cladding with 45,000 square feet of Bianco Sardo granite, including ornate friezes featuring the potato flower, a local agricultural symbol.[26] Landscaping included trees, shrubs, and Oakley Stone around the plaza.[27] Church members in the community expressed excitement by providing food to construction workers and sharing updates on social media.[27] By late 2025, construction was in its final stages, with finishing work such as woodworking, painting, and gold leaf underway.[23][27]
The temple has a single attached spire, and its exterior has Bianco Sardo granite with stepped cornices and decorative windows.[26] A frieze uses a potato flower motif, tied to the region’s agricultural heritage.[23][26]. Interior materials include wood, marble, and granite imported from Italy[23] Stained-glass windows show potato plants, with roots, foliage, and blossoms.[23] The temple’s rendering, released in September 2021, was similar to the Twin Falls Idaho Temple.[5][13]
Temple practices and access
The church's temples are directed by a temple president and matron, each typically serving for a term of three years. The president and matron oversee the administration of temple operations and provide guidance and training for both temple patrons and staff. The first president and matron will be Paul K. Tateoka and Nadine L. Tateoka[8].
A media day will be held November 3, 2025, followed by invited guest tours on November 4–5. The public open house will be conducted from November 6 to 22, excluding Sundays.[11][12][13][14]. The temple is scheduled to be dedicated on January 11, 2026.[4][15][16]
Like all the church's temples, it is not used for Sunday worship services. To members of the church, temples are regarded as sacred houses of the Lord. Once dedicated, only church members with a current temple recommend can enter for worship.[20][14].
The temple will serve members in southern Idaho, particularly the MiniCassia area’s approximately 20,000 members.[13]
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