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Nampa, Idaho Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Nampa-area park is perfect for your next sunny afternoon?
  • How Nampa’s Latino community is reshaping downtown, culture, and opportunity.
  • How Nampa police tracked down suspects in a 2024 shooting

Also on today's calendar: Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill - 80's Kids @ The Comedy Lounge and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 73, low: 48.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Your Guide to the Best Parks in Nampa, ID (livability.com) — If you’re looking to get outside around Nampa, this guide walks you through exactly where to picnic, play, bike, swim, or watch sunsets in and near the city. From Lakeview and Lions parks to Lake Lowell, Eagle Island, Celebration Park, and more, you’ll find close-to-home options for families, sports lovers, and weekend explorers.
   

2. Celebrating the Vibrant Hispanic and Latino Community in Nampa, ID (livability.com) — Nampa’s growing Hispanic and Latino community is reshaping local culture, business, and civic life, from the Idaho Hispanic Community Center on Garrity to downtown spots like Calle and Jalapeño’s. Local leaders and entrepreneurs describe new festivals, arts, and small-business support that help residents build stability, celebrate heritage, and influence how Nampa grows. If you’re Latino—or just curious—there are many ways to plug in.
   

3. Two Nampa men arrested on first-degree murder warrants in 2024 shooting death (idahonews.com) — Nampa police arrested two local men Tuesday on first-degree murder and attempted murder warrants tied to a February 2024 shooting that killed a 21-year-old Nampa resident and injured another person. Detectives and special units served the warrants at two Nampa addresses early in the morning, and officers say the coordinated operation reflects ongoing efforts to improve community safety.
   

4. Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission approves drone deliveries in (idahonews.com) — Amazon has cleared its first big local hurdle to launch drone deliveries in Nampa, with the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission approving a conditional use permit for operations from Franklin Road. Residents raised concerns about noise, wildlife, and impacts across the Treasure Valley, but commissioners still voted 6–1 in favor. Drone flights can’t start until the FAA signs off on the airspace.
   

5. College of Western Idaho Otters? Growing school inches closer to athletics launch (idahostatesman.com) — A big change is coming for students at Nampa-based College of Western Idaho, which just hired its first athletic director to launch intercollegiate sports and intramurals for the growing school. With CWI now owning the Ford Idaho Center from the city of Nampa, local residents could soon see the venue used for college basketball, volleyball and other Otters-branded events.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dog found on Lakelowell and Hawthorne.
    Super sweet cuddly dog. Yes he has been checked for a chip. Been posted on Facebook. If anyone recognizes this baby please let me know! (Nextdoor Dallan Woods)
  • Here's the pic of the dog chiliing this is as close as it has got to me I'll continue giving it some food and water till hopefully it's reunited or some body says their missing it I guess.
    I'd rather it be fed and watered and safe on my private lane... If anybody would be kind enough to put this post on the lost pets thingamajigger I'd… (Nextdoor Sherman)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Guest Care Team Member in Nampa. Apply here.
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Nampa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nampa here.

Ok Nampa! 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: Sundae School (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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