UNITED STATES
                              SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                                     Washington, DC  20549
 

  [X]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 
        EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE REQUIRED

                          For the fiscal year ended:   December 31, 1997
                                                       -----------------

                                 Commission file number:    33-11309
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                                           THE IDAHO COMPANY
                     (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            Idaho                                 82-0410913
 (State or other jurisdiction of       (Internal Revenue Service Employer
  incorporation or organization)            Identification Number)


                         102 S. 17th Street, Suite 201
                                   P. O. Box 6812
                                       Boise, ID                        83707
               (Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:     (208) 344-6308

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:  None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:  None



                              Common Stock - without par value 
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     (Title of Class)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act 
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that
the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  [X]  Yes   [ ]  No

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K (s. 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and
will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive 
proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part II of this 
Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]

The aggregate market value of voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the 
Registrant at December 31, 1997 was zero.  There currently is no market for
the Company's stock.  

The number of Registrant's no par value common stock outstanding at 
December 31, 1997 was 1,618.

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                              THE IDAHO COMPANY
                              TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item                               PART I                               Page

 1.    Business                                                          3

 2.    Properties                                                        3

 3.    Legal Proceedings                                                 3

 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders               3

                                   PART II

 5.    Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and
        Related Stockholder Matters                                      4

 6.    Selected Financial Data                                           4

 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial          
        Condition and Results of Operations                              5

 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data                       7

 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on 
        Accounting and Financial Disclosure                             17

                                    PART III
 
10.    Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant               18

11.    Executive Compensation                                           19

12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners                  19
         and Management

13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions                   19

                                    PART IV

14.    Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and                      20
         Reports on Form 8-K









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                                         PART I

Item 1.  Business

The Idaho Company (the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of the State 
of Idaho on November 28, 1986.  The Company is a for-profit corporation 
organized to promote economic growth in Idaho.  The Company achieves this 
objective by lending to, investing in, arranging financing for, and 
consulting with new, emerging, and expanding businesses.

The Company has pursued a program of lending and equity investing, loan 
placement, and management consulting to help small businesses attain greater 
financial stability.

Direct loans and investments totaling $871,838 were entered into during the
year ended December 31, 1997.  Lending activity resulted in the creation or 
retention of 26 jobs in the State of Idaho.

On September 30, 1992, the Company was granted an exemption from the 
reporting requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940 subject to 
continued compliance with sections 9, 10, 15, 16(a), 17(g), 17(i), 18, 21, 
23, 35, 36, 37, and, to the extent necessary to enforce the provisions of 
the Act, sections 38 through 53.  In addition, the Company was exempted from
certain provisions of rule 17g-1.  The exemption allows the Company to make 
loans to and investments in Idaho small businesses in excess of forty percent 
of the Company's assets without incurring reporting requirements under the Act.

On August 4, 1997, an office in Idaho Falls, Idaho was established.  Mr. Robert
W. Barnes was hired as Vice President, Credit, to manage the office.  Mr. 
Barnes has 20 year credit experience including commercial, agriculture, and 
government guaranteed loans.  Mr. Barnes will work exclusively on credit 
requests throughout Idaho; specifically, SBA 7a, 504's, Farmer Mac and 
commercial loans.


Item 2.  Properties

The Company leases office space at 102 S. 17th Street, Suite 201, Boise, Idaho
83702 and 381 Shoup Avenue, Suite 210, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83403.


Item 3.  Legal Proceedings

There are no legal proceedings involving the Company.


Item 4.  Submission Of Matters To A Vote Of Security Holders

No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the quarter 
ended December 31, 1997.











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                                    PART II

Item 5.  Market For The Registrant's Common Equity And Related Stockholder 
         Matters

There is no established public trading market for the Company's stock.  
Shareholders as of December 31, 1997, numbered two.

No shareholder is entitled, as a matter of right, to purchase or subscribe for
any unissued or treasury stock of the Company, and no shareholder is entitled, 
as a matter of right, to purchase or subscribe for any bonds, notes,
certificates or indebtedness, debentures, or other obligations convertible 
into stock of the Company.

The Company does not intend to pay, nor obligate itself to pay, a cash 
dividend or dividend in kind to its shareholders unless that payment is 
consistent with capital requirements and profitability and has been approved
by the Director of the Department of Finance of the State of Idaho.


Item 6.  Selected Financial Data


                               Year                Year                Year
                               Ended               Ended               Ended  
                               1997                1996                1995 


Revenues                      $ 178,093          $ 177,811           $ 154,123
Net income                        5,384             42,629              31,070 

Net income per common share        3.33              26.35               19.20 
Total assets                  1,387,803          1,318,166           1,101,130 























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Item 7.  Management's Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And 
         Results Of Operation.
 
Nearly all of The Idaho Company's assets are employed in loans to Idaho 
businesses earning market rates of interest.  There were two loans 30 or 
more days past due in the portfolio as of December 31, 1997.  The Company 
created or retained an estimated 26 jobs in 1997.

The Company is financially backing a proposal to raise $10 million to form 
Littlewood Capital Resources, L.P., a limited partnership which would become 
licensed as a Small Business Investment Corporation (SBIC).  Upon closing 
Littlewood Capital Resources, L.P., all expenses incurred by the Company will
be reimbursed.  The offering is in review with the Idaho Department of Finance 
and is anticipated to be passed upon in the first quarter of 1998.

Summary statements of income information for the Idaho Company follows:

                          Year                 Year                  Year  
                         Ended                Ended                 Ended 
                          1997                 1996                  1995   

Interest income        $148,415              156,048               122,582
Consulting fee income     1,341                  983                 4,088 
Loan fees                19,831               16,636                25,378  
Other income              8,506                4,144                 2,075 
                       --------             --------              -------- 
                        178,093              177,811               154,123

Operating expense       195,821              158,294               146,165
                      ---------            ---------             ---------
                        195,821              158,294               146,165

Accretion of excess cost
  over purchase price    23,112               23,112                23,112
                       --------             --------              --------

Net income             $  5,384               42,629                31,070
                      =========             ========              ========



Results Of Operations
- ---------------------

The primary sources of revenue for the Company during 1997, 1996 and 1995 were
interest earned on loans and loan fees.  1997 was a year of management 
change, thus decreasing average outstanding loan balances through the third 
quarter of 1997, decreasing interest earnings from 1996 to 1997.  Major 
expense categories in 1997 and 1996 were Littlewood Capital Resources, L.P., 
insurance, accounting, payroll, and severance.
 
Operations for 1997 and 1996 resulted in net income of $5,384 and $42,629, 
respectively.  This compares to a net income of $31,070 for 1995.  During 
1997, the Company had incurred expenses including severance pay, accruing  
accounting expenses and expenses to start Littlewood Capital Resources, L.P.  
These expenses totaled $40,667.



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Inflation has had little impact upon the operating overhead, lending or
investing activities of the Company during 1997, 1996 and 1995.  Interest 
rates have remained stable as loan volumes have flattened during 1997. 
   
No material commitments for capital equipment existed at year end 1997.

Liquidity And Capital Resources
- -------------------------------

The Company has substantially all available capital invested in loans.  
Liquidity for operations and additional lending is provided through a 
$300,000 unsecured line of credit, with utilization of $269,877 at year end. 
Principal payments on the Company's loans receivables are applied to reducing 
the line.  The current portion of loans receivable, as of December 31, 1997 
totalled $815,403.  The Company's line of credit matures on June 20, 1998.
The line of credit is renewable.  If additional funds are raised, the Company 
will be able to increase net income commensurately, provided the Company 
maintains its current overhead structure.   

No unusual capital expenditures are anticipated at this time.  The Company does
not intend to declare nor pay dividends in the foreseeable future.  As such, 
management anticipates that cash will be generated from operations in amounts 
sufficient to allow the Company to meet its obligations as they come due.

































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Item 8.  Financial Statements And Supplementary Data



The Board of Directors
The Idaho Company:


We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of The Idaho Company (the 
Company) as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related statements of 
income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 1997.  These financial statements are the 
responsibility of the Company's management.  Our responsibility is to express 
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of 
material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant 
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial 
statement presentation.  We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in 
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 
31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for 
each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997, in 
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

 /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Salt Lake City, Utah
January 16, 1998
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
                                  
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                                THE IDAHO COMPANY
                                  Balance Sheets



                                                     December 31,
                                     ----------------------------------------
              Assets                       1997                         1996
              ------                 -----------                   ----------
Cash                                 $    64,898                       15,636
Securities available-for-sale              1,865                            -

Loans receivable                       1,343,585                    1,345,817
Less allowance for loan losses            81,464                       75,706
                                     -----------                   ----------

                 Net loans             1,262,121                    1,270,111

Interest receivable                       21,088                       23,094
Prepaid expense                           10,609                        8,515
Noninterest bearing convertible note      25,000                            -
Property and equipment                     2,222                            -
                                      ----------                   ----------
                                      $1,387,803                    1,318,166
                                      ==========                   ==========


    Liabilities and Stockholders  Equity
    ------------------------------------
Accrued expenses                    $     10,780                        3,909
Payroll tax payable                        5,391                        2,319
Deferred fees                              3,352                       10,887
Note payable                             269,877                      184,921
                                    ------------                   ----------
                                         289,400                      202,036
Excess of net assets acquired 
over cost, net of accumulated              
accretion of $80,891 in 1997 
and $57,780 in 1996                       34,668                       57,779
                                    ------------                   ----------
          Total liabilities              324,068                      259,815

Stockholders  equity:     
    Common stock, no par value.  
Authorized 500,000 shares;
1,618 shares issued and outstanding      982,825                      982,825 
    Retained earnings                     80,910                       75,526
                                      ----------                   ----------
          Total stockholders  equity   1,063,735                    1,058,351
                                      ----------                   ----------
                                      $1,387,803                    1,318,166
                                      ==========                   ==========

See accompanying notes to financial statements.






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                               THE IDAHO COMPANY

                             Statements of Income

                                               Years ended December 31,    
                                      --------------------------------------
                                        1997            1996           1995    
                                      --------        -------         ------
Revenues:
    Interest income                 $ 148,415         156,048        122,582
    Loan fees                          19,831          16,636         25,378
    Consulting fees                     1,341             983          4,088
    Other income                        8,506           4,144          2,075  
                                     --------        --------       --------
                                      178,093         177,811        154,123

Expenses:
     Operating expense                108,357          85,916         81,358
     Payroll                           86,609          72,378         64,807
     Depreciation                         855               -              -   
                                     --------         -------        -------
                                      195,821         158,294        146,165

Other - accretion of excess of
net assets acquired over cost          23,112          23,112         23,112  
                                     --------         -------        -------
               Net income         $     5,384          42,629         31,070
                                     ========         =======        =======
Net income per share              $      3.33           26.35          19.20
                                     ========         =======        =======
Average number of shares
outstanding                             1,618           1,618          1,618
                                     ========         =======        =======


See accompanying notes to financial statements.




















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                             THE IDAHO COMPANY

                    Statements of Stockholders' Equity


                                                                      Total
                                                                      stock-
                               Common stock          Retained        holders  
                            Shares      Amount       earnings         equity    
                            ------      ------       --------      ---------
Balances at 
December 31, 1994           1,618   $  983,125        1,827          984,952

Reverse stock split
fractional share payments     -        (23,238)         -            (23,238)

Common stock issuance         -         22,938          -             22,938

Net income                    -             -        31,070           31,070  
                            ------   ----------     --------       ----------
Balances at 
December 31, 1995           1,618      982,825       32,897        1,015,722

Net income                    -             -        42,629           42,629  
                            ------   ----------     --------       ----------
Balances at 
December 31, 1996           1,618      982,825       75,526        1,058,351

Net income                    -             -         5,384            5,384  
                            ------   ----------     --------       ----------
Balances at 
December 31, 1997           1,618   $  982,825       80,910        1,063,735
                            ======   ==========     ========       ==========





See accompanying notes to financial statements.


















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                             THE IDAHO COMPANY
                          Statements of Cash Flows

                                               Years ended December 31,    
                                      -------------------------------------
                                        1997           1996           1995    
                                      -------        -------         ------
Increase (Decrease) in Cash 
and Cash Equivalents Cash flows
from operating activities:
 Net income                       $    5,384          42,629         31,070
  Adjustments to reconcile net
  income to net cash provided by
  (used in) operating activities:
    Depreciation                         855              -              -
    Accretion of excess of net
     assets acquired over cost       (23,112)        (23,112)       (23,112)
    Provision of loan losses           5,758          12,070         12,998
    Changes in operating assets
     and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable                -               -             275
       Interest receivable             2,816          (7,322)        (6,842)
       Prepaid expense                (2,094)            900          4,585
       Accrued expenses                6,871             959        (15,044)
       Payroll tax payable             3,072             752            498
       Deferred fees                  (7,535)         10,887             -
                                     --------        --------       --------
         Net cash provided by
          (used in) operating
          activities                  (7,984)         37,763           4,428
                                     --------        --------       --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Maturities of interest bearing
   deposits                               -               -           36,908
  Loans receivable disbursed      (1,161,579)     (1,344,114)     (1,388,928)
  Loans receivable collected       1,163,811       1,008,324       1,341,084 
  Purchase of office equipment        (3,077)             -               -
  Purchases of investment
   securities available-for-sale      (1,865)             -               -  
  Increase in noninterest bearing
   convertible note                  (25,000)             -               -  
                                    ---------      ----------       ---------
         Net cash used in
          investment activities      (27,710)       (335,790)        (10,936)
                                    ---------      ----------       ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Principal payment on note
   payable                          (184,921)       (709,054)         (9,577)
  Proceeds from issuance of
   note payable                      269,877         893,975              -  
  Common stock fractional 
   share payments                         -               -          (23,238)
  Proceeds from common stock 
   issuance                               -               -           22,938 
                                    --------       ---------         --------
         Net cash provided by
          (used in) financing
          activities                  84,956         184,921          (9,877)
                                    --------       ---------         --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash       49,262        (113,106)        (16,385)

Cash at beginning of period           15,636         128,742         145,127
                                    --------       ---------         --------
Cash at end of period                 64,898          15,636         128,742
                                    ========       =========         ========
Supplemental Schedule of Cash 
Flow Information
Interest Paid                          5,824           6,252             204

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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                                THE IDAHO COMPANY
                          Notes to Financial Statements
                            December 31, 1997 and 1996



(1)  History of Company

The Idaho Company (the Company), incorporated under the laws of the state of 
Idaho on November 28, 1986, is a for-profit corporation.  The Company was 
formed to promote economic growth and to stimulate, develop, and advance 
the business prosperity of Idaho and its citizens.  The Company achieves these
objectives by lending to, investing in, arranging financing for, and 
consulting with new, emerging, and expanding businesses.

The Company is not obligated to pay a dividend or dividend in kind unless the 
payment has been approved by the Director of the Department of Finance of the 
State of Idaho and is consistent with capital requirements and profitability.

The Company is a licensed Business and Industrial Development Company (BIDCO).
As such, it is regulated by the State of Idaho Department of Finance and is 
subject to periodic asset quality examinations.  On September 30, 1992, the 
Company was granted an exemption from registration as an investment company 
under the Investment Company Act of 1940, conditioned upon satisfying certain 
requirements, which have been met as of December 31, 1997.

(2)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

       (a)     Securities Available-for-Sale

                Securities available-for-sale consist of Class A Farmer Mac 
                stock.  Unrealized holding gains and losses, net of tax, on 
                available-for-sale securities are reported as a net amount in a
                separate component of stockholders' equity until realized.

       (b)     Loans

                The Company makes commercial loans to Idaho small businesses to
                stimulate economic activity through job creation.  Loans are 
                reported at the principal amount outstanding, net of an 
                allowance for estimated loan losses.  Accrual of interest is 
                discontinued when reasonable doubt exists as to collectibility.
                All loans greater than 90 days delinquent are subject to 
                nonaccrual of interest.  Interest accruals are resumed on such
                loans only when they are brought fully current with respect to 
                principal and interest and when, in the judgment of management,
                the loans are fully collectible.  

                The allowance for loan losses is established through a 
                provision for loan losses charged to expense.  Loans are 
                charged against the allowance for loan losses when management
                believes that the collectibility of the principal is unlikely.
                The allowance is an amount that management believes will be 
                adequate to absorb possible losses on existing loans that may 
                become uncollectible, based on conditions existing at the 
                balance sheet date using evaluations of the collectibility of 
                loans and prior loan loss experience. The evaluations take into
                consideration such factors as changes in the nature and volume
                of the loan portfolio, overall portfolio quality, review of 
                specific problem loans, and current economic conditions that 
                may affect the borrower's ability to pay.




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        (b)     Loans (continued)

                The Company considers a loan to be impaired when the accrual of
                interest has been discontinued.  The amount of the impairment 
                is measured based on the present value of expected future cash 
                flows discounted at the notes effective interest rate.  
                Impairment losses are included in the allowance for loan losses
                through a provision for loan losses.

       (c)      Property and Equipment

                Property and equipment consists of a computer carried at cost,
                less accumulated depreciation of $855.  The computer is being 
                depreciated over three years on a straight-line method.

       (d)      Income Taxes

                The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and 
                liability method, under which deferred  tax assets and 
                deferred tax liabilities are recognized for the future tax 
                consequences attributable to differences between the financial
                statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities 
                and their respective tax bases and operating loss 
                carryforwards.  Deferred tax assets and deferred tax 
                liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to 
                apply to taxable income in years in which those temporary 
                differences are expected to be recovered or settled.  The 
                effect on deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities of 
                a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period 
                that includes the enactment date.

       (e)      Excess of Net Assets Acquired Over Cost

                The excess of net assets acquired over cost is accreted on a
                straight-line basis over a five-year life.

       (f)      Income Per Share

                Income per share is computed by dividing the net income by 
                the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the 
                period.

       (g)      Use of Estimates

                The financial statements have been prepared in conformity 
                with generally accepted accounting principles.  In preparing
                the financial statements, management is required to make 
                estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
                assets and liabilities as of the date of the balance sheet 
                and revenues and expenses for the period.  Actual results 
                could differ from those estimates.

       (h)      Accounting Issues not Adopted

                In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board  
                (FASB) issued Statement No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive 
                Income (Statement 130).  Statement 130 establishes standards 
                for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its 
                components in a full set of general purpose financial 
                statements. Statement 130 requires all items that are 
                required to be recognized 


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       (h)      Accounting Issues not Adopted (continued)

                under accounting standards as components of comprehensive 
                income be reported in a financial statement that is displayed
                in equal prominence with the other financial statements.  It
                does not require a specific format for that financial 
                statement, but requires that an enterprise display an amount
                representing total comprehensive income for the period in 
                that financial statement. 

                Enterprises are required to classify items of other 
                comprehensive income by their nature in the financial 
                statement and display the balance of other comprehensive 
                income separately in the equity section of a statement of 
                financial position.  It does not require per share amounts of
                comprehensive income to be disclosed.

                Statement 130 is applicable to all entities that provide a 
                full set of financial statements consisting of a statement of
                financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.
                Statement 130 is effective for both interim and annual 
                periods beginning after December 15, 1997.  Earlier 
                application is permitted.  Comparative financial statements 
                provided for earlier periods are required to be reclassified
                to reflect the provisions of Statement 130.

                In June 1997, the FASB issued Statement of Financial 
                Accounting Standards No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of
                an Enterprise and Related Information (Statement 131).  
                Statement 131 establishes standards for the way public 
                business enterprises are to report information about 
                operating segments in annual financial statements and 
                requires those enterprises to report selected information 
                about operating segments in interim financial reports issued
                to stockholders.  It also establishes standards for related
                disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, 
                and major customers.  Statement 131 supersedes FASB Statement
                No. 14, Financial Reporting for Segments of a Business 
                Enterprise (Statement 14), but retains the requirement to 
                report information about major customers.  It amends FASB 
                Statement No. 94, Consolidation of All Majority-Owned 
                Subsidiaries, to remove the special disclosure requirements
                for previously unconsolidated subsidiaries.

                Statement 131 replaces the industry segment concept of 
                Statement 14 with a management approach concept as the basis
                for identifying reportable segments.  The management approach
                is based on the way that management organizes the segments 
                within the enterprise for making operating decisions and 
                assessing performance.  Consequently, the segments are 
                evident from the structure of the enterprise's internal 
                organization.  Furthermore, the management approach 
                facilitates consistent descriptions of an enterprise in its 
                annual report and various other published information.  It 
                focuses on financial information that an enterprise's 
                decision makers use to make decisions about the enterprise's
                operating matters.

                Statement 131 is effective for financial statements for 
                periods beginning after December 15, 1997.  Earlier 
                application is encouraged.  In the initial year of 
                application, comparative information for earlier years is to 
                be restated, unless it is impracticable to do so.  Statement
                131 need not be applied to interim financial statements in 
                the initial year of its application, but comparative 
                information for interim periods in the initial year of 
                application shall be reported in financial statements for 
                interim periods in the second year of application.





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(3)   Loans Receivable

      The Company's loan portfolio is diversified among a variety of industry
      classifications as follows: 

                                                   December 31,         
                                              1997              1996      
                    Retail               $  316,568           172,398 
                    Manufacturing            17,998            80,017
                    Agriculture             368,433           518,494
                    Food processing          37,200            60,287
                    Distribution              5,600            36,000
                    Construction            425,244           230,588 
                    Transportation           39,638            41,594
                    Finance                  21,272            29,553
                    Contractors                   -            31,703
                    Medical                  62,533            93,961
                    Hospitality              19,010            41,071
                    Natural resources         3,379            10,151
                    Trade                    26,710                 -
                                         ----------        ----------   
                                         $1,343,585         1,345,817
                                         ==========        ==========          


       Loans within the portfolio have maturities ranging from one to five 
       years as of December 31, 1997 and 1996.  The largest loan to an 
       individual customer at December 31, 1997 is $371,517.

(4)    Allowance for Loan Loss

       Allowance for loan loss activity is summarized as follows:

                                             Years ended December 31,     
                                     ---------------------------------------
                                        1997           1996            1995 
                                      -------         ------          ------  
     Balances, beginning of period $   75,706         63,636          50,638
     Provision for loan losses          5,758         12,070          12,998
     Write-offs                             -              -               -
                                   ----------     ----------       ---------
     Balances, end of period       $   81,464         75,706          63,636
                                   ==========     ==========       =========

(5)    Note Payable

       At December 31, 1997, the Company had a revolving credit line with a 
       Bank that provided for unsecured borrowings up to $300,000 which will 
       expire June 20, 1998.  The credit line bears interest of 1 1/2 percent
       over the Wall Street Journal Prime interest rate.






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(6)    Income Taxes

       No provision has been made in the financial statements for income 
       taxes because of utilization of net operating losses.

       The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to 
       significant portions of the deferred tax assets are presented below:


                                                  December 31,         
                                           -------------------------
                                             1997              1996 
                                           -------           -------     
           Deferred tax assets:    
               Allowance for loan losses $  34,215            31,796
               Net operating loss 
                  carryforward             171,232           162,060

                  Total deferred
                      tax assets           205,447           193,856  

            Less valuation allowance      (205,447)         (193,856)
                                          ---------         ---------
                   Net deferred 
                      tax asset          $       -                 -
                                          =========         =========

         The net change in the total valuation allowance for the years ended 
         December 31, 1997 and 1996, was an increase of $11,591 and $38,620, 
         respectively.

         For income tax return purposes, the Company has available, net 
         operating loss carryforwards of $407,692, which expire between 2002
         and 2012.

(7)      Commitments and Contingencies

         The Company had funds committed for loans and unfunded lines of 
         credit as of December 31, 1997 of $416,473.

         Certain facilities are leased under various short-term operating 
         leases.  Rental expense was $10,085, $7,875, and $7,875 in 1997, 
         1996, and 1995, respectively.














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Item 9.  Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and 
Financial Disclosure.

None.







































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Item 10.  Directors And Executive Officers Of The Registrant

It is expected that the number of directors serving on the board will continue
to be fewer than the total number permitted.

                    Principal Occupation During    Director     Term
Director                the Past Five Years          Since     Expires      Age

Grant R. Caldwell   Retired certified public         1994        1999        73
                    accountant and managing 
                    partner, KMG Main Hurdman, 
                    Salt Lake City, UT.  
                    Director, Zions Bancorporation,
                    Salt Lake City, UT
                      
Wayne Mittleider    Past Executive Director, Idaho   1994        1999        50
                    Housing Agency, Boise, ID

Charles M. Rice     Director, Polysi, Inc.,          1996        1999        72
                    Idaho Falls, ID

Diane Rigby         Vice President, The Idaho        1994        1998        32
                    Company.  Past Manager, Analytical
                    Support & Safekeepikng, Zions First
                    National Bank

John P. Rigby       Database Administrator, Idaho    1994        1999        40
                    Power Company, Boise, ID

William F. Rigby    Chairman and CEO, Bank of        1994        2000        67
                    Eastern Idaho, Idaho Falls, ID. 
                    Chairman of the Board and 
                    President, The Idaho Company,
                    Boise, ID

Dan G. Simkins      President and Chief Operating    1994        1998        57
                    Officer, Bank of Eastern Idaho,
                    Idaho Falls, ID  

Fred T. Thompson,   Retired partner and manager,     1994        2000        66
Jr.                 GPOD of Idaho (potato dealer), 
                    Shelley, ID

                    






     
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Item 11.  Executive Compensation.

William F. Rigby, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO was paid no annual 
salary in 1997.  Diane Rigby, Vice President and director was paid $45,000 
annual salary in 1997.  Robert W. Barnes, Vice President, was paid $30,000 
annual salary in 1997.  All other directors, including those serving in officer
capacities, serve without compensation.

Item 12.     Security Ownership Of Certain Beneficial Owners And Management.

The following directors hold all shares issued and outstanding as of December 
31, 1997.

 
                                       Shares of                  Percent of
                                      Common Stock               Outstanding   
Name of Beneficial Owner                                            Owned 
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
William F. Rigby                         1,078                        67%
P. O. Box 1487
Idaho Falls, ID  83403

Fred T. Thompson, Jr.                      540                        33%
2390 Stroke Drive
Lake Havasu City, AZ  98607

Aggregate Shares:                        1,618                       100%


Item 13.     Certain Relationships And Related Transactions.

None.
















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                                   PART IV

Item 14.    Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, And Reports On Form 8-K.

(a)  The following documents are part of this report and appear on the pages 
     indicated:

    (1)  Financial Statements;    
  
         Independent Auditors' Report                              . . . 7

         Balance Sheets - December 31, 1997 and 1996               . . . 8

         Statements of Operations - 
              Years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995         . . . 9

         Statements of Stockholders' Equity - 
              Years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995         . . .10
              
         Statements of Cash Flows - 
              Years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995         . . .11
                            
         Notes to Financial Statements                             . . .12 

    (2)  Financial Statement Schedules:

         Schedules are omitted because the information is either not required,
         not applicable, or is included in the accompanying financial 
         statements.
          
(b)  Reports on Form 8-K

         There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter ended  
         December 31, 1997. 















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                                 SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be executed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

(Registrant)  The Idaho Company
             -------------------
By (Signature and Title)  _____________________________
                          /s/  Diane Rigby
                               Vice President
Date: 03-15-98

Supplemental information to be furnished with reports filed pursuant to Section
15(d) of the Act by registrants which have not registered securities pursuant
to Section 12 of the Act:  None.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this 
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the 
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By (Signature and Title)   ________________________________  Date: 03-16-98
                           /s/ John Rigby, Secretary/Treasurer
                           

03/19/98         By _________________________________
                   /s/Grant R. Caldwell, Director                  

03/20/98         By _________________________________
                   /s/Wayne Mittleider, Director           

(date)           By _________________________________
                      Charles M. Rice, Director

03/15/98         By _________________________________
                   /s/Diane Rigby, Vice President & Director  

03/16/98         By _________________________________
                   /s/John Rigby, Secretary/Treasurer; Director 

03/18/98         By _________________________________
                   /s/William F. Rigby, Chairman of the Board,  
                      President & Director

(date)           By _________________________________
                      Dan G. Simkins, Director

03/19/98         By _________________________________
                   /s/Fred T. Thompson, Jr., Director         
 
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