🌱 Nite Glow Video + River Float End + New Fitness Club Owners

Hello, everybody. It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community today.

As the summer comes to a close in Boise, our reader question of the day revolves around our past hot days. What is your best memory of this past summer? Did you have family visit or have a special event or meet someone special? Let us know by emailing john.braese@patch.com.

Welcome to the Sunday edition of the Boise Daily. We start with a video of the recent Nite Glow for your enjoyment and notify you of the end of the float season. The legislature was not in Boise for long and a search this summer attempted to provide answers to a family after 60 years. Finally, your workout center may have new owners.

First, today's weather:

Blazing sunshine and very hot. High: 98 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. If you were unable to attend the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic's Nite Glow, CBS2 news staff have an excellent video of the event. Sit back and watch the night light up at Ann Morrison Park. (Idaho News)
2. You only have a few more days to officially float the Boise River. A sure sign of the end of summer, Boise Patch carries a notice from the City of Boise effective Labor Day, raft rentals and shuttle service will come to a close on Labor Day. With school back in session and now tubing coming to a close, fall is here. (Boise Patch)
3. If only the Idaho Legislature could work so quickly on other issues. Needing just a day in Boise and needing only nine minutes to introduce a $1 billion bill to cut taxes and increase education funding, the special session has come to a quick end. The Idaho Capital Sun's Clark Corbin, Kelcie Mosely-Morris and Christina Lords were also present as both the Idaho House and Senate passed the 14-page bill and Governor Brad Little made it law with his signature. The action includes a tax rebate for Idahoans, creates a new flat tax rate, ups school funding and creates a new fund for in-demand careers. (idahocapitalsun)
4. While the Boise Daily typically stays with news of our capital city, a story sometimes arises that is of so interest, we let you know. KIDO-AM's Benita Baeza writes of a search this past summer in eastern Idaho for man missing from hunting camp 60 years ago. Floyd Dorsey was caught in a snow storm, one that killed two additional hunters in the same area. Dorsey has never been found. (kidotalkradio)
5. If you are a member of Idaho Fitness Club, your workout space will soon have new owners. BoiseDev reporter Anna Daly writes Alturas Business Partners, a company in Eagle, has purchased the 24-hour gym that now has eight fitness clubs across the Treasure Valley. The group states no changes are planned at your gym. (BoiseDev)

Today in Boise:

• The 31st Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic continues Sunday with an early morning flight. (7 a.m.)
• The Idaho State Museum continues the showing of "The Art of Deco" Sunday. (10 a.m.)
• Sundays are the day for free tours of the Boise Depot. (Noon)
• The Boise Baroque Orchestra will perform at the Chateau des Fleurs in Eagle Sunday evening. (8:15 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boise Police Department: "Cpl. Joe Kane hosts the BPD Beat and first up for his podcast interviewing debut is Cpl. Sam Nesbitt, K9 Officer at the Boise Airport. Cpl. Nisbet has a new K9 (whose name Cpl. Kane can’t seem to remember) and he shares stories." (Boise Police Department via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "Zoo Boise is excited to be a venue for the Boise Comic Arts Festival 2022 on September 17! Admission to the Festival and Zoo are FREE that day, but Registration is required." (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise State Public Radio: "Next week A-10 fighter jet crews will compete against each other in the desert outside Boise. The 190th Fighter Squadron from the Idaho Air National Guard won the competition for the third time last year." (Boise State Public Radio via Facebook)
• Boise Weekly: "BW Weekend Picks We're starting a new weekly online feature to help you plan your weekend. Every Friday we will be posting BW Picks, a roundup of our staffers favorite entertainment options for the coming weekend. Link to picks in bio" (Boise Weekly via Instagram)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "NEXT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th from 6-9pm is the opening reception for Emily Wenner and her rad art! Music, drinks, art, and even LIVE poetry will all be taking place! Be there or be square!" (Studio Boise Photo Center via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Sunday off right! I'll see you around.

— John Braese

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.

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