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Welcome to the start of the week and the Monday edition of the Boise Daily. We start the week off with news of construction in Boise and a local family preparing for a dream vacation. It may be one of your favorite camping areas will soon see upgrades and we provide you a map to show where fireworks are not allowed within the city limits. Finally, what town in Idaho do you believe is the most conservative?

First, today's weather:

Sunshine and very hot. High: 103 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories today in Boise:

1. As you drive down Fairview Avenue, have you wondered what the construction is behind Banner Bank on Allumbaugh Street? BoiseDev reporter Margaret Carmel reports the new building will be a single-bay truck washing station for a nearby rental company. The Banner Bank building remains vacant and still looking for a new tenant. (boisedev)
2. Sierra Modawell and her family will soon depart Boise for a dream trip to Hawaii courtesy of Make-A-Wish and Lee Read Diamonds. KTVB-TV airs a story by Idaho Press reporter Sydney Kidd of a family hit not once, but twice by cystic fibrosis. After an earlier trip to Australia was called off due to COVID, the family is making plans for a July 13 departure. (KTVB.com)
3. One of the favorite activities for Boise residents is to get out of the city and head for the mountains. Some of your favorite campsites may soon see some much needed upgrades according to the Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin. The Payette National Forest is spending more than $2 million in deferred maintenance projects this year with the story outlining where and how the money will be used. We hope your favorite place to spend a weekend is on the listing. (idahocapitalsun)
4. Boise Patch and the City of Boise is hoping the upcoming 4th of July is a safe one for all. The city has provided an interactive map showing places within the city limits fireworks are not allowed. We also provide a link to sign up for CodeRED alerts throughout the year. (Boise Patch)
5. What town in Idaho would you rate as the most conservative? Boise? Meridian? An eastern Idaho town? Possibly a town up north? KIDO-AM's Kevin Miller reports on data compiled by Roadsnacks.net ranking the most conservative populations in Idaho. Here is a hint to the town ranking number one-it is home to both the current governor and Ammon Bundy. (kidotalkradio)

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Today in Boise:

• Children ages 8-10 are invited to spend the week at the Idaho State Museum kicking off Monday. Campers will explore the people who made Idaho, do some leathercrafting, design a park map and build a bridge. (9 a.m.)
• The Children's Home Society of Idaho hosts a parent group Monday evening. (5:30 p.m.)
• The City Council for Garden City meets Monday evening. (6 p.m.)
• The City of Boise Historic Preservation Commission meets Monday. Four items are on the agenda regarding changes to historic properties. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Idaho Humane Society: "Meet Cassie! This senior gal is looking for the purr-fect home to call her own! She would love to spend her days lounging on a comfy spot and watching the world go by. She would prefer a calmer home." (Idaho Humane Society via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "‘We’ve been expecting this we’ve been preparing for this and we’re ready for this. Planned Parenthood is ready… ‘ ‘and we can build something better than Roe. ‘" (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Zoo Boise: "Join us for a costume contest and parade at Red, White, and Zoo! Come dressed in your favorite animal or red, white, and blue outfit and participate in both the parade and costume contest on July 2." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Radio Boise: "Thanks to everyone who came down for the World Village Fest! Be sure to keep tuning in on the airwaves and the socials to hear where you can catch us next!" (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Robie Creek: "Anyone missing this dog? - We were walking this morning, around 9:30 am and this poor little guy looked lost but would not come to me so I could see his tag. He was scurrying along the fence line on Hill Rd Parkway and Bogart." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Central Bench: "Looking for a used mountain or city bike. - :) Any ideas of where to look? Thank you!" (Nextdoor)

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