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CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | 🎓 Kroc Center Awards 2025 Scholarships for Leadership and Lifelong Learning

Issue #247 🚔 Powerful Crash Simulation Sends Sobering Message to Rathdrum Seniors | 🌧️ Coeur d’Alene Plans Water Rate Hike to Fund System Upgrades And Much Much More...

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Derek Baron
June 01, 2025

 

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

 📆 Coeur d’Alene Area Local Events (Add your own event below)

Upcoming Local Events Happening This Week

Please make sure to click on the links as they may be changed due to
weather or unforeseen incidents that we can not control at the Buzz 🐝. 

 SUNDAY — JUNE 1, 2025

 MONDAY — JUNE 2, 2025

 TUESDAY — JUNE 3, 2025

 WEDNESDAY — JUNE 4, 2025

 THURSDAY — JUNE 5, 2025

 FRIDAY — JUNE 6, 2025

 SATURDAY — JUNE 7, 2025

Companions Animal Center, formerly Kootenai Humane Society, has cared for and found homes for unwanted animals for over 45 years. Please visit our website, companionsanimalcenter.org, for more information, or stop by Tuesdays through Sundays starting at noon each day. You can give to their causes in many ways, so please CLICK HERE to donate if you would like 🙏.

If you have the resources, they could surely use it 🙏

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UpsideDown Event Tents LLC, based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is transforming how small businesses and organizations present themselves at events. Founded by Mykal Taylor, the company grew out of a passion for graphic design and a need for standout branding at Sun Blessed Farms’ events. Today, it offers custom-branded tents, banners, tablecloths, and promotional materials, all with free professional design services and fast, free shipping. Their products are built to withstand the elements and designed to make a bold impression, whether at local markets or international expos.

What truly sets UpsideDown apart is its commitment to affordability, quality, and community. Taylor, who also leads the nonprofit Mana Wildfire Logistics, infuses the business with a mission to serve and uplift others. With future plans that include an e-commerce platform, eco-friendly product lines, and expanded operations, UpsideDown Event Tents is on a mission to make premium event branding more accessible than ever.

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Kroc Center Awards 2025 Scholarships for Leadership and Lifelong Learning

The Kroc Center is celebrating a new generation of leaders and lifelong learners with the announcement of its 2025 scholarship recipients. Two impactful scholarship programs—the Dr. Riggs Leadership Scholarship and the Major Ben Markham Continuing Education Scholarship, recognize individuals who exemplify service, commitment, and a passion for growth. Learn More about the winners…

Powerful Crash Simulation Sends Sobering Message to Rathdrum Seniors

Lakeland High School seniors witnessed a realistic mock DUI crash focused on fentanyl impairment, highlighting the dangers of drug-influenced driving. The staged demonstration involved student actors and emergency personnel, leaving a powerful impression on peers just weeks before graduation. Read More…

Idaho Joins GOP-Led Push for Paid Parental Leave for Teachers, Public Workers

Idaho and several other Republican-led states are adopting paid parental leave policies for public employees, including teachers. Framed as a pro-family initiative, the trend reflects a shifting approach among conservatives to workforce retention and family support. Read More…

Coeur d’Alene Plans Water Rate Hike to Fund System Upgrades

City officials are considering a series of water rate increases beginning in 2026, aimed at maintaining Coeur d’Alene’s water infrastructure and preparing for the area’s continued population growth.

Under a proposal reviewed this week by the City Council’s General Services/Public Works Committee, the average residential customer could see a monthly increase of about $6 next year. This would be followed by additional increases of roughly 9% per year through 2030. For the average single-family home, the current monthly water bill of $29.49 could rise to over $45 by the end of the proposed rate schedule. Read More…

Saddle Up for a Night of Wild West Revelry and Real-Deal Fundraising

Step into the dust and drama of the 1880s at an unforgettable evening where the spirit of the Wild West comes roaring back to life. The Museum of North Idaho is throwing a high-energy hoedown like no other, where saloons swing open, whiskey flows freely, and the line between outlaw and lawman gets deliciously blurry. Learn More…

Barnyard Summer Bash Brings Cool Fun Indoors June 7–8 in Coeur d’Alene

The Barnyard Summer Bash, taking place June 7–8 at Big Red’s Barn in Coeur d’Alene, offers a family-friendly indoor event featuring exotic animals, face painting, a 22-foot inflatable slide, a live bee exhibit, and giveaways—all in an air-conditioned setting.

Stage Tribute Celebrates 80 Years Since WWII with Song and Story

As the nation marks 80 years since the end of World War II, a special performance in Coeur d’Alene will honor the sacrifices and service of American veterans through music and storytelling. “A Veteran Salute in Song and Story,” presented by Love Joy Harmony Inc., will be staged at the Lake City Playhouse from June 3 to 8, offering an inspiring blend of patriotism and performance.

Set for 6:30 p.m. on June 3–6 and 2:00 p.m. on June 7–8, the event serves as a heartfelt continuation of Memorial Day observances, shining a light on the experiences of both past and present members of the military.

Fish and Game Announces Key Dates for June Outdoor Activities

On June 14, anglers of all ages can take advantage of Free Fishing Day, when no fishing license is required anywhere in the state. It’s a perfect opportunity for beginners to try the sport and for families to spend time outdoors. Read More…

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