caldwell idaho: Canyon County growth one of the strongest in the nation
- 03/22/08 11:19 AM
New Census Bureau figures show slightly more of the people coming from other states and nations settled in rural counties than in preceding years. Canyon County has been reckognized for having a growth which was higher than neighboring Ada County, the home of Boise. Based on county population estimates for July 1, 2007, just over 80 percent of the 35,500 increase in statewide population from mid-2006 occurred in the six counties with populations over 70,000. That compared to 84 percent of the growth between mid-2005 and mid-2006 and 85 percent from mid-2004 to mid-2005. Those large counties - Ada, Bannock, Bonneville, Canyon, Kootenai (2 comments)
According to fourth annual Farmers Insurance Group of companies the Treasure Valley area of S.W. Idaho has been named the second most secure place to live in the United States. The report marks the third strait year the Boise City - Nampa area has been ranked among the top 20 areas in the country. In 2006 the area topped the list. The rankings were compiled by database experts from Best Places and take crime statistics, extreme weather, risk of natural disasters, environmental hazards, terrorist threats, air quality, life expectancy and job loss numbers in the 114 U.S. metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more. Nampa (9 comments)
Idaho is well know for it's rivers, lakes and streams and one of the most well known Idaho waterways is the Snake River. I have heard many descriptions of the Snake River over my lifetime as it runs across the bottom of the state and right near my hometown of Caldwell Idaho I have heard the Snake River described as mysterious, awesome, awe inspiring, thrilling, etc. I agree with all of these and much more. It is a powerful natural river that is the lifeblood of Southern Idaho and is one of the reasons Idaho is such a prosperous state. The Snake River (12 comments)
caldwell idaho: The College of Idaho >> An Idaho "Gem"
- 04/22/07 07:24 AM
When you hear about Idaho I would bet a steak dinner the first thing you think of is potatoes. This has been ingrained in the minds of many across the country with all the media focused on that popular and important crop Idaho produces. This past January, 2007 Boise State University made news when their football team fired the shot heard around the sports world when the underdog Boise State Broncos team defeated the Oklahoma Sooners in the now famous 2007 "Fiesta Bowl". Well there is another "Gem' in Idaho very few talk about and fewer yet have even heard about. I am referring to "College of Idaho". Joe Albertson (5 comments)
caldwell idaho: Caldwell Idaho >> My Home Town
- 04/20/07 04:10 AM
I wrote this post this a.m. for the purpose of informing the public on Localism but a few AR members have encouraged me to post it for everyone. One friend said hey..."If Bruce Springsteen can sing about his home town why shouldn't all of us write about it?" So here it is folks...this is "My Home Town"
Caldwell is has long been the sister city to Nampa and it is my hometown and close to my heart. Caldwell is located about 30 minutes west of the Capital city of Boise and only 15 minutes from Nampa. Calwell is located in Canyon County. In 2000 Caldwell (10 comments)
caldwell idaho: Caldwell Idaho
- 04/20/07 03:19 AM
Caldwell is has long been the sister city to Nampa and it is my hometown and close to my heart. Caldwell is located about 30 minutes west of the Capital city of Boiseand only 15 minutes from Nampa. Calwell is located in Canyon County. In 2000 Caldwell started seeing some positive changes and many new residents have moved to Caldwell because of its "Simple Life" and positive leadership. It's population stands at approximatley 40,000 in 2007. Indian Creek runs through the heart of Caldwell and plans are underway to take advantage of the beauty of this natural waterway. A water wheel has been (4 comments)