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🌱 What changes come with Caldwell’s new interim police chief?

And check out Xazmin Garza @ The Comedy Lounge (September 3rd) on the Caldwell Patch calendar

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Hello again Caldwell! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What changes come with Caldwell's new interim police chief?
  • Why are Flock cameras in Caldwell facing a legal challenge?
  • How Caldwell's Thomas Jefferson Charter stacks up among Idaho's best schools

Also on today's calendar: Xazmin Garza @ The Comedy Lounge (September 3rd) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cooler with rain and drizzle, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: A passing shower or two, temps: high: 67, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny with a shower, with a high of 74 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mayor Phillips names TJ Thomas interim police chief amid Caldwell leadership transition (idahonews.com) — Caldwell's mayor has appointed Capt. TJ Thomas as interim police chief following Rex Ingram's early retirement, keeping the department stable while a permanent replacement is sought. Crime has dropped significantly during Ingram's tenure, even amid rapid city growth, though his time in Caldwell included lawsuits and tensions with Mayor Phillips. Several lieutenants are also stepping into interim leadership roles.
   

2. You Asked: Does Boise use Flock cameras? (boisedev.com) — Caldwell is at the center of a legal fight over Flock license plate cameras, with activists filing tort claims alleging the city's use of the technology violates Idaho law. While Boise has held off on installing ALPR systems, nearby cities and private businesses are already using them, raising questions about data sharing, privacy, and how law enforcement accesses this information. The outcome could influence future surveillance decisions across the valley.
   

3. Best high schools in Idaho (localnews8.com) — Idaho's latest high school rankings include Thomas Jefferson Charter School in Caldwell, which earns an A- grade with a relatively low 15:1 student-teacher ratio. The statewide list compares enrollment, academics, and other factors so Caldwell families can see how their local option stacks up against top schools across Idaho.
   

4. A mom, a silversmith, a nurse: Three charter schools prepare students for different paths (idahoednews.org) — Charter schools across the Treasure Valley, including those toured in Caldwell, are showcasing very different paths for local students, from classical education to arts-focused and career-technical training. Lawmakers and candidates were invited to see how these schools shape futures ranging from parenting to silversmithing to nursing. One Elevate Academy instructor even transitioned from a long restaurant career in Caldwell into teaching culinary arts.
   

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    Friday September 4
  • Brave Hearts Night at Indian Creek Steakhouse
    Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Indian Creek Steakhouse 711 Main Street
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday September 5
  • Hold for potential renter Greene
    American Legion Post 35 1112 Main St, Caldwell, ID 83605
    12:00 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • No School - Holiday
    Caldwell District #132 Caldwell, ID 83605
  • NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
    Vallivue District #139 Caldwell, ID 83607
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Noon Break Lunch,YMCA , Sept 8th
    Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Simplot Dining Hall, College of Idaho, 2112 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell
    11:30 am
  • Caldwell Farmers Market →
    Indian Creek Plaza, 120 S Kimball Ave, Caldwell
    5:00 pm
  • Idaho Veterans Parade Committee
    American Legion Post 35 Day room
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday September 9
  • Sons of the American Revolution
    American Legion Post 35 1st floor
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday September 16
  • Andy Gold @ The Comedy Lounge (September 16th) →
    The Comedy Lounge, 2417 Bank Dr, Boise
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hello September 🍂 🍁
    A fresh month is here. May it bring many blessings, peaceful moments, and plenty of reasons to smile! (Nextdoor Larch St)
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