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Caldwell, Idaho Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Caldwell! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Caldwell’s new police drone found two missing toddlers so fast
- Why a Caldwell couple just earned praise from Idaho’s governor
- How a Caldwell cowboy climbed to second in the world rankings
Also on today's calendar: TJ @ The Comedy Lounge (August 20-22) and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Hot with sun and some clouds, with a high of 95 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 93, low: 60.
- Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 94 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Caldwell Police detail search for missing children (idahonews.com subscription) — Caldwell police used a drone to quickly find two missing toddlers who wandered from an apartment complex on Hope Lane, locating them in under twenty minutes and returning them safely to their parents. The case highlights the department’s new Drone as First Responder program, which has also helped track suspects as far as the Nampa city limits. 
• Caldwell couple honored by Governor Brad Little (ktvb.com) — A Caldwell couple, Rob and Nancy Roberts, has been honored by Governor Brad Little for donating materials and expertise that helped build a new K–8 school in Salmon. Through their company R&M Steel, they’ve expanded support for technical education, charter schools, and athletics across Idaho, including programs that have led local students to college scholarships.
• ‘Caldwell's cowboy' Jacob Lees makes the world standings as a nationally ranked PRCA Bareback Rider (boisestatepublicradio.org) — Caldwell native Jacob Lees has battled back from a serious arm injury to become one of the world’s top bareback riders, now ranked second globally. He shares how the grueling sport, constant travel, and rodeo camaraderie have shaped his outlook as he chases another National Finals Rodeo appearance.
📸 Around Caldwell
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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TJ @ The Comedy Lounge (August 20-22) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
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Staff Directed Day
Caldwell District #132 Caldwell, ID 83605 -
Meet the Teacher
Wilson Elementary School Caldwell, ID 83605
5:00 pm -
Meet The Teacher Night - LC
Lewis and Clark Elementary School Caldwell, ID 83607
5:00 pm -
Staff Non-Directed Day
Caldwell District #132 Caldwell, ID 83605 -
93rd Annual Buckaroo Breakfast, Aug 18th-22nd
Caldwell Chamber of Commerce O'Conner Field House, 2207 Blaine Street, Caldwell
6:30 am -
Caldwell Farmers Market →
Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell
5:00 pm -
First Day of School
Vallivue District #139 Caldwell, ID 83607 -
Idaho Veterans Parade Committee
American Legion Post 35 Day room
6:00 pm -
Sam Miller @ The Comedy Lounge (August 27th) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm -
Carlos Rodriguez @ The Comedy Lounge (August 28 & 29)) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm -
Xazmin Garza @ The Comedy Lounge (September 3rd) →
The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
7:00 pm
Monday August 17
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Tuesday August 25
Thursday August 27
Saturday August 29
Thursday September 3
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- The Comedy Lounge — (208) 991-2296
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Found dog with no collar or tags South 5th Avenue and Fillmore in Caldwell.
He's very sweet and friendly and he's getting along with my dogs. Please contact me if he's your dog or if you know whose dog he might be (Nextdoor Holly Street) - Well I think someone has my dog and is not going to turn her in.
It has been 44 days since she left. I have looked everywhere and posted everywhere. We look at the humane society in Boise and Caldwell multiple… (Nextdoor The Aspen's Caldwell)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Open/Close Shift Manager in Caldwell. Apply here.
- CentiMark Corporation posted a job opening for Experienced Polished Concrete Technicians and Foremen Needed in Caldwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caldwell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Middleton
- Middleton water treatment plant breaks ground; set to address issues in Boise, Snake River (ktvb.com)
Nampa
- Nampa reopens Garrity Boulevard after emergency repair of ruptured water main (idahonews.com)
- Highway 16 may be key to long-sought southern beltway around Treasure Valley (idahostatesman.com)
- CARGILL: The Idaho property tax question nobody is asking (gemstatechronicle.com)
Star
- Crash, construction slows traffic along Highway 16 (kivitv.com)
- Area Code 208: Location Map, Time Zone, and Get Number (goodcall.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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