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🌱 What do C of I’s major cuts mean for Caldwell students?

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What's up Caldwell! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What do C of I’s major cuts mean for Caldwell students?
  • How Caldwell is scrambling to protect students after two crashes
  • What Caldwell’s new Farm Bureau president wants to change for Idaho ag

Also on today's calendar: Jeff Shaw @ The Comedy Lounge and 7 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: A blend of sun and clouds, with a high of 59 and low of 32 degrees.
  • Friday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 53, low: 28.
  • Saturday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 45 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• College of Idaho eliminates three majors, sparking concerns it doesn't preserve a liberal arts identity (ktvb.com) — Students and faculty in Caldwell are grappling with the College of Idaho’s decision to cut its theater, communication arts, and philosophy majors while adding more career-focused programs like biochemistry, finance, and criminology. Current majors can finish their degrees and keep scholarships, but several faculty positions are being eliminated, and students worry the changes undermine the school’s liberal arts identity and leave spring teaching plans uncertain.
   

• Back-to-back student accidents raise alarm over school zone safety in Caldwell (kivitv.com) — Two students were hit by vehicles near Syringa Middle School and Caldwell High School on consecutive mornings, spurring urgent safety changes in Caldwell school zones. The city is expanding flashing beacons and considering more lighting, while Caldwell Police boost patrols and enforcement to slow drivers and protect kids walking to class.
   

• Idaho Farm Bureau elects Dorsey president (capitalpress.com) — A Caldwell-area farmer, Matt Dorsey, has been elected president of the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, giving local agriculture a prominent voice in statewide policy. Dorsey, who farms in the Sunny Slope area, plans to focus on listening to members as the group pushes for easier direct-to-consumer sales and better-funded traffic studies on rural highways.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Books & Badges
    Ada Community Library - Star Branch , 10706 W State Stt , Star
    11:30 am
  • Thursday Read Book Club
    Caldwell Public Library , 1010 Dearborn St , Caldwell
    2:00 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Homeschool Huddle
    Ada Community Library, Star Branch , 10706 W State St , Star
    2:00 pm
  • Heron River Christmas Party
    Heron River , 9800 W Gloxinia St , Star
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I’d like to adopt a senior (so to speak) that perhaps has no visitors and would welcome some company on occasion.
    I’m fairly new to Idaho and unfamiliar w/Sr. care homes in the area. Can anyone help direct me? (Nextdoor Quail Meadow)
  • What is everyone's favorite thing to have for Christmas breakfast?
    I usually do a breakfast casserole I can make on Christmas Eve and then just toss in the oven when we get up, but I'd love some new inspiration. (Nextdoor Canyon Hill)
  • Gpac posted a job opening for Production Manager in Caldwell. Apply here.
  • Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Caldwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caldwell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Middleton

  • Karcher Road closed from Montana Avenue to Indiana Avenue this weekend (idaho.gov)
  • Idaho task force to propose child custody law overhaul, criminal penalties for custody violations (idahocapitalsun.com)

Nampa

  • New educational video revealing the harsh reality of impaired driving (idahonews.com)
  • Nampa planning commission denies Orchard Acres development after community opposition (kivitv.com)
  • High school wrestling preview: The top 20 wrestlers to watch in Southwest Idaho (idahostatesman.com)

Ok Caldwell! 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

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