🌱 Thinking of a day trip? See why Idaho City feels timeless.

Good morning Idaho City! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Thinking of a day trip? See why Idaho City feels timeless.
• How did Idaho City’s football team dominate Wilder on Friday?

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 44 degrees.
• Sunday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 89, low: 50. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 43 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Fewer Than 500 People Live In This Idaho Mountain Town Where The Main Street Is One Block Of Old Storefronts (newsbreak.com) — Idaho City’s one-block historic main street and fewer-than-500 residents take center stage in this detailed look at the town’s gold rush roots and present-day charm. The story walks you through what it’s like to visit from the Treasure Valley, from the winding 36‑mile drive to the slow, walkable downtown and changing seasons in the surrounding Boise County hills.
   

• PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Borah claims first win of season (idahopress.com) — Idaho City football fans can celebrate a big 42–14 win over Wilder, highlighted in a wider roundup of Treasure Valley prep games. The piece focuses on Borah’s first victory of the season but also lists scores from multiple classifications, giving Idaho City readers a quick snapshot of how teams across the region fared Friday night.
   

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📸 Around Idaho City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Idaho City

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 9

• Operation Little St James Night Game at Bear Run →
  Bear Run, Idaho City
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

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📣 Idaho City Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3

• Line Dance at The Farm
  The Farm Dance Hub and Event Center, 5137 N. Glenwood St., Garden City
  7:00 pm

Monday October 5

• HSVB vs Wilder (H) 6/7 →
  Garden Valley Middle Garden Valley, ID 83622
  6:00 pm

Tuesday October 6

• Weekly Happy Hour at Iconic by 3 Girls Catering
  Iconic by 3 Girls Catering, 5467 N Glenwood Street, Garden City
  2:00 pm
• Two Step Tuesdays
  The Farm, 5137 N Glenwood St., Garden City
  7:00 pm

Wednesday October 7

• Garden Valley – Veterans Coffee →
  Wild Bill's Coffee and Bistro, 592 S Middlefork Rd, Garden Valley
  10:00 am
• HSFB JV @ Tri-Valley 4pm →
  Garden Valley Elementary Garden Valley, ID 83622
  4:00 pm
• Country Swing Dance at The Farm
  The Farm Dance Hub and Event Center, 5137 N. Glenwood St., Garden City
  7:00 pm

Thursday October 8

• MSFB vs Wilder (H) 4:00 →
  Garden Valley Elementary Garden Valley, ID 83622
  4:00 pm
• HSVB @ Idaho City 6/7:15 →
  Garden Valley Elementary Garden Valley, ID 83622
  6:00 pm

Friday October 9

• HSFB @ Wilder 7pm →
  Garden Valley Elementary Garden Valley, ID 83622
  7:00 pm

Saturday October 10

• Garden Valley Health Fair @ GV District Library
  Garden Valley District #71 Garden Valley, ID 83622

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Garden City. Apply here.
• Flynn Group posted a job opening for Cook in Garden City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Idaho City here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Garden City

• Allstate Insurance leaves Idaho homeowners to pay for roof repair after wild storm (ktvb.com)
• Eagle City Council to review E-Bike ordinance as criminal activity continues (idahostatesman.com)
• Idaho receives 25 ‘opportunity zone' designations to spur local investment (ncwlife.com)

Boise

• Experience local art through the Boise Open Studio Collective Tours (ktvb.com)
• ‘Perfect' for the situation, Super Bowl-winning coach praises Boise State QB Madsen (idahostatesman.com)

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Ok Idaho City! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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