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🌱 What we know about the Caldwell school bus and mini-bike collision

Caldwell, Idaho Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Caldwell! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the Caldwell school bus and mini-bike collision
  • Why a national magazine just ranked Caldwell the top town to move
  • How a new $8M program could boost Caldwell’s teacher pipeline

Also on today's calendar: Alvin Williams @ The Comedy Lounge (October 22nd-24th) and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Idaho election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers around; windy, cooler, with a high of 59 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 57, low: 33.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mini-Dirt Bike Rider, 13, Critically Injured in Collision with School Bus (stnonline.com) — A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after his mini-dirt bike collided with a school bus at a Caldwell intersection, prompting an ongoing state police investigation. Caldwell’s mayor has met and prayed with the family, while relatives and community members are asking for continued prayers as doctors treat serious brain, lung, and bone injuries and authorities sort out conflicting accounts of how the bike was obtained.
   

• Caldwell named the top place in the U.S. to move to, an expert weighs in on why (kivitv.com) — Caldwell has just been named Travel + Leisure’s top U.S. town to move to, highlighting its affordability, revitalized downtown, and nearby recreation like Lake Lowell and wine country. Local leaders say decades of planning, new amenities such as Indian Creek Plaza, and efforts to balance growth with farmland preservation are reshaping daily life for Caldwell residents.
   

• Boise State, U.S. Department of Education partner to address Idaho's teacher shortage (boisestate.edu) — Caldwell schools are part of a new five-year Boise State program, funded by an $8 million federal grant, to train and retain more teachers in high-need Idaho districts. Project TRAIL will pay teacher residents stipends, pair them with mentors, and provide family literacy resources, aiming to strengthen classroom stability and reading support for Caldwell students.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello, my name is Richard Lyman.
    I live in Caldwell, at 414 Joliet st. Right now, I'm here to get help finding a lost pet. Her name is Foxy. She's spayed. One year old. She's a black… (Nextdoor E Plymouth/Illinois)
  • Someone's pooch is outside, running up and down Flores Springs.
    Little, small dog, probably gray and blackish. Hard to see in the dark. (Nextdoor Cirrus Pointe)
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Caldwell. Apply here.
  • Les Schwab Tire Centers posted a job opening for Tire Technician - Caldwell North Ranch #139 in Caldwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caldwell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Middleton

  • 'I am excited that it's going to be local': New Middleton development aims to bring more shops to town (kivitv.com)
  • Abstract RD+B Launches Idaho Custom Home Cost Calculator And Free Planning Guides For Treasure Valley Homeowners (pressreleasecc.com)

Nampa

  • U.S. Chamber, Nampa Chamber Host U.S. Representative Russ Fulcher for Roundtable on Tax Reform (uschamber.com)
  • Nampa mayor expected to discuss growth, priorities in State of the City address (kivitv.com)
  • From felony to second chances: Canyon County leader earns a pardon from Idaho Gov. Little (kivitv.com)

Star

  • Local team behind popular Eagle restaurant eyes large restaurant and bar next to Meridian's Scheels (boisedev.com)

Ok Caldwell! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How long is a minute?" — It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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