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🌱 How did visiting runners perform at Heyburn’s Burley Hope Run?
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Greetings Heyburn! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How did visiting runners perform at Heyburn's Burley Hope Run?
- What will the new Mini-Cassia charter school mean for Heyburn families?
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning; sunny, temps: high: 71, low: 45.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• BR cross county runs in final regular season meet of season (hjnews.com) — A recent cross country meet brought visiting high school teams to Heyburn for the Burley Hope Run, giving local runners a strong field of competition. Bear River's boys placed second and the girls fifth, with several athletes posting top-20 finishes. The teams now turn their focus to the upcoming Region 11 Championship in Salt Lake City.
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• Riverton Classical Academy charter school coming soon to the Mini-Cassia region (kivitv.com) — A new public charter school, Riverton Classical Academy, is coming to the Mini-Cassia region and already drawing interest from Heyburn-area families. A Heyburn neighbor says he welcomes the added choice, especially for parents dissatisfied with traditional schools. Construction starts this week, with K–8 classes opening via lottery and plans to expand to a full K–12 campus by 2027.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Heyburn
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1175 7th Street, Heyburn
11:00 am
Saturday October 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Soccer @ Wood River
Burley High School Burley, ID 83318
4:00 pm - JHVB @ SHOSHONE
Oakley High School Burley, ID 83318
4:00 pm - JHFB @ SHOSHONE
Oakley High School Burley, ID 83318
4:30 pm - Boys Soccer vs Wood River
Burley High School Burley, ID 83318
4:30 pm - Declo JH Volleyball vs. Wendell
Declo Jr. High Wendell
4:30 pm - Volleyball @ Minico
Burley High School Burley, ID 83318
4:30 pm - SOCCER @ BUHL
Declo High School Burley, ID 83318
4:00 pm - Declo JH Volleyball vs. Gooding
Declo Jr. High Declo
4:30 pm - VB C/JV/VARSITY VS MARSH VALLEY
Declo High School Burley, ID 83318
4:30 pm - JHVB @ GLENNS FERRY
Oakley High School Burley, ID 83318
4:00 pm - Declo JH Cross Country vs. Kimberly JH
Declo Jr. High Kimberly
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Jack In The Box posted a job opening for Team Member in Burley. Apply here.
- Panda Express posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1361992-0) in Burley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Heyburn here.
🗞 Nearby News
Burley
- Looking Back: 'Most sensational murder trial' in southern Idaho held; and baby found alive after spending night under sagebrush (eastidahonews.com)
- Randall Brooks named University of Idaho Extension director in Moscow (idahobusinessreview.com)
- 'This game is beautiful': Burley, at long last, beats Minico (idahostatesman.com)
Twin Falls
- Twin Falls accepting applications to fill vacant City Council seat (kmvt.com)
- Here's when Raising Cane's is opening in Idaho Falls (eastidahonews.com)
- This 66-Mile Mustang Cobra Is Still Waiting To Meet Its First Ditch (newsbreak.com)
Ok Heyburn! 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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