🌱 No Kuna Rodeo + Nampa Homicide + Watching Idaho Soap Made

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Boise Daily. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• The Caldwell School Board meeting became so contentious, police were involved.
• The singer of "Are you ready for some football" is coming to the Treasure Valley.
• Police are asking for help after a Nampa woman was found dead inside her apartment.

But first, today's weather:

Sun and areas of high clouds. High: 46 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. The horses will not be bucking in Kuna. CBS2 news staff report due to death threats received, the Kuna Rodeo has been canceled. (idahonews)
2. As a reporter for many years, I can safely say school board meetings are typically pretty dry. The highlight is students presenting before the board a project or announcement of "student of the month." Not so in Monday evening's Caldwell School Board meeting. IdahoEdNews reporter Carly Flandro provides insight into the threats, a meeting called off, and police protection of board members all instigated by adults, not the students of the district. Included in the article is a link to watch the meeting. (idahoednews)
3. To an older generation, he was the start of sitting down and watching Monday Night Football. LITE-FM's Kevin Miller announces Hank Williams Jr. is coming to Nampa later this year. (liteonline)
4. The Nampa Police Department is releasing little information, but KTVB-TV staff report a Nampa woman has been found dead inside an apartment on Monday and the case is considered a homicide. A caller alerted police to the residence on 1st Street North in Nampa after not hearing from the resident for some time. No suspect has been named. (KTVB)
5. Eagle residents now can be clean and even watch how their soap is made. BoiseDev reporter Anna Daly writes the Idaho Soap Company now has a storefront and manufacturing facility in Eagle off State Street. This is your chance to watch and purchase soaps with Idaho-themed names like Idaho Huckleberry, Sawtooth Sunrise, Three Rivers, and North Fork. (boisedev)

Today in Boise:

• Grab the kids and head to the Boise Public Library for Family Storytime Wednesday morning. (10:30 AM)
• The Board of Trustees for the Boise Public Library meets Wednesday. (11:30 AM)
• The Design Review Committee for the City of Boise convenes Wednesday. (6:00 PM)
• If you are just stuck writing the next great American novel, the Gem Center for the Arts offers Write Justified, a chance for writers to discuss their works. (7:30 PM)
• Jon "Polar Bear" Gonzalez appears at the Lounge at the End of the Universe Wednesday evening. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Boise: "We are so excited to be named as one of @Lonelyplanet's 2023 Best in Travel recipients! We will be wearing this badge proudly. Check out the great article, 'A Perfect Day in Boise,' at the link in our bio! #visitboise #boiseidaho." (Visit Boise via Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "Dreaming of golden skies to chase the gray away: @loeblifephotography" (Boise Parks and Recreation via Instagram)
• Boise Fire Department: "Day 1. We welcomed 21 new recruits to Boise Fire! Over the next 19 weeks these recruits will learn, practice, and prepare for a career as a firefighter. Today they were issued their gear and spent some time in the classroom." (Boise Fire Department via Facebook)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "The City of Boise is partnering with Capital City Development Corporation to bring a new public park space to downtown that celebrates the history, contributions, and culture of the diverse populations from the historic Old Boise Neighborhood." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Studio Boise Photo Center: "Mark your calendars! We are having a PARTY to celebrate our rebrand, renovation, our NEW website, AND more! We will have @boothshakalaka set up doing a photobooth, 3 sets for a shootout, local businesses vending, and new art." (Studio Boise Photo Center via Instagram)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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