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🌱 How new drought rules could change your watering schedule in Caldwell

Hi Caldwell! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new drought rules could change your watering schedule in Caldwell
  • Why were recall petitions against two Caldwell councilmembers thrown out?
  • How much wealth could Caldwell homeowners gain over the next decade?

Also on today's calendar: Angelo Colina @ The Comedy Lounge (En Español ) and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 74 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Caldwell residents urged to conserve water after state declares drought emergency (kivitv.com) — Caldwell residents are being asked to cut back on outdoor watering after a statewide drought emergency, with the city warning of low irrigation pressure, possible season cuts, and no billing credits. Officials urge an odd-even watering schedule and short, infrequent sprinkler runs to conserve limited supplies while crews focus on main line repairs first.
   

• Canyon County Clerk denies new recall effort targeting two Caldwell city council members (kivitv.com) — County officials have rejected recall petitions aimed at two Caldwell city council members, citing formatting errors, invalid signatures, and improper election-date language. Organizers, who can refile, say they’re frustrated with recent development decisions, including a hotel near the fairgrounds and the railroad quiet zone, arguing city leaders aren’t listening closely enough to community input.
   

• Buy or rent? 10-year study analyzes wealth gap in 250 US cities (housingwire.com) — A new 10-year housing study finds that buying a home in Caldwell is projected to build at least $234,000 more equity than renting and investing under the study’s assumptions. The analysis, which covers 250 U.S. cities, shows Idaho cities like Meridian, Boise, Nampa, Caldwell, and Idaho Falls among the strongest markets for long-term homeowner wealth.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Caldwell

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Other local events
    Saturday April 18
  • Healthy Kids Day 2026
    Caldwell YMCA , 3720 S Indiana Ave , Caldwell
  • Canyon County Fair Livestock Tag Day
    Canyon County Fair , 111 S 22nd Ave S , Caldwell
    9:00 am
  • Silverhawk Aviation Academy Open House
    Caldwell Chamber of Commerce , 4505 Aviation Way , Caldwell
    10:00 am
  • Literature, Libations & Live Music
    Shared Stories , 106 S Kimball Ave , Caldwell
    5:00 pm
  • Taste of Caldwell Wine Festival
    Indian Creek Plaza , 120 S Kimball Ave , Caldwell
    5:00 pm
  • Taste of Caldwell
    Indian Creek Plaza , 120 S Kimball Ave , Caldwell
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday April 21
  • Caldwell Farmers Market
    Indian Creek Plaza , 120 S Kimball Ave , Caldwell
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday April 22
  • Earth Day: Wild about THRIVE with Corbin Maxey
    SO|ME Amp at Pinnacle , 1363 E. Phenomenal Street , Meridian
    6:15 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost Pet Alert
    Canela was last seen in 83605 on 2026-04-08. Share this message and help find Canela: https://www.neighborhoodalerts.com/alerts/c524624d-6471-4a9b… (Nextdoor Galloway/Wagner)
  • Windsor Creek neighbors- Caldwell Irrigation is having to shut off the irrigation pump for our neighborhood.
    It appears one of the lines has a hole in near the Homedale entrance. They have shut it off but water will take some time for the water to stop… (Nextdoor Windsor Creek)
  • Papa John's - Sun Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Caldwell. Apply here.
  • CRH Plc. posted a job opening for Ready Mix Concrete Plant Supervisor (Caldwell, ID, US, 83605) in Caldwell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caldwell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Middleton

  • Staff cuts or higher taxes: Middleton voters to face $1.9M Middleton School District levy decision (kivitv.com)
  • Full day of rugby coming to Blackfoot this weekend (eastidahonews.com)

Nampa

  • Nampa City Council votes down two mayoral candidates (ktvb.com)
  • Growth is major issue as commissioner candidates share visions at Nampa forum (ktvb.com)
  • New ladder truck joins Nampa Fire fleet, older rigs to keep serving communities (kivitv.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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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