Daily editionFriday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Caldwell.
The Daily Caldwell Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
Culture
The Caldwell Night Rodeo will host its 102nd event from Aug. 18 to 22 after a record season, following major upgrades to the arena and a $7.5 million capital campaign.
Fans can watch finals on Rodeo Live and enjoy meet and greets with PRCA stars while tickets are on sale.
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Education
A North Idaho lawmaker introduced a bill on Thursday to require daily recess — at least 20 minutes for elementary students and unstructured time for middle schoolers.
The measure moved forward after committee discussion and prohibits schools from using recess as discipline.
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Dr. Becky Sundin, the 2018 Idaho Teacher of the Year and longtime educator with strong community ties, announced on Thursday her run for superintendent of public instruction; she said her campaign will focus on improving reading outcomes & ensuring fully funded special education for students.
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