🌱 Boise's Ukraine Rally + Local Forecast + Flaggers Galore

Good morning, Boise! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on in Boise today.

Monday's Boise Daily opens with a rally held over the weekend supporting the people of Ukraine right here in Boise. An organization, typically against government subsidies, is encouraging a new welfare system and we give you the updated weather forecast for the week. You may be sitting in construction zones this summer and keep an eye out for a truck advertising Idaho's famous vegetable.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and not as cool. High: 60 Low: 41.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. A couple hundred people gathered at the Idaho State Capital in Boise Saturday to pray for the citizens of Ukraine. KIVI-TV's Steve Dent was present as the Pray for Ukraine Rally brought together people from Ukraine, Americans with Ukrainian roots and Idahoans. (KIVI)
2. The Idaho Freedom Foundation is advocating for a new welfare system where parents of school-aged children get tax money to fund their children’s education. IdahoEdNews reporter Randy Magen explains the concept behind Educational Choice. (idahoednews)
3. Are you attempting to plan outdoor activities for the week? Catch up on the week's weather forecast courtesy of Boise Patch. (Boise Patch)
4. Be prepared this summer to sit waiting for flaggers as you drive around the valley. CBS2's Kristen McPeek updates readers of some larger projects scheduled for start up as part of Governor Brad Little's "Leading Idaho" initiative. (idahonews)
5. If you are stuck in traffic in construction, look around as a truck with a giant potato may be sitting next to you. KIDO-AM's Kevin Miller reports Idaho's Big Potato Truck is going back on the road to events everywhere, promoting the state's famous tuber. (kidotalkradio)

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Today in Boise:

• February is American Heart Month — and since heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, it’s extremely important to take your heart health seriously. (9 p.m.)
• The West Boise YMCA is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive. (Noon)
• The Garden City City Council will meet Monday evening. (6 p.m.)
• The Children's Home Society of Idaho is holding a 10-week Parent's Group each Monday. (6:30 p.m.)
• The Boise State Women’s Basketball team will host San Jose State for our annual alumni night on Monday. Let’s fill ExtraMile Arena with thousands of blue-and-orange-clad alumni and friends ready to help our Broncos beat the Spartans. (6:30 p.m.)

Boise Fact of the Day:

Idaho leads the nation in potato production – the state produces nearly 1/3 of all U.S. potatoes. Idaho growers produce more than 100 million hundredweight of potatoes annually on more than 300,000 acres.

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westbury-Azure Meadows: "It’s a shame we can’t get our HOA and Cutting-edge here in White Clouds to dump our dog waste can and refill our doggies poop bags. - Our property manager company AMI is worthless along with the board." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West End: "If anyone is wondering about the big piles of dirt at Woodlawn and Ross Streets, I asked the owner about it. - He says the dirt is piled there temporarily, will be gone in a few weeks." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cassia Park Bench: "Anyone live in parkwood apartments? - We have had an absolute horrible time dealing with new management this year and wondering if anyone has had the same experience! Thanks." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bristol Heights: "Looking for someone to drive car I am purchasing from Redlands to Boise - My wife is buying her late step-dad vehicle from her mom. I cannot go with her to pick it up and drive here." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Breckenridge: "Help! - I could use some more moving boxes. I can pick up anytime after noon tomorrow. Anyone able to help a family out with a moving day?" (Nextdoor)

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About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.