CDA Local Buzz 🐝 | Issue #110

🧀 Mac & Cheese Fest This Weekend | 💧 North Idaho’s Water Future | 👋 Goodbye Johnston Building And Much, Much, More...

Author

Derek Baron
January 15, 2025

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

 📆 Coeur d’Alene Area Local Events (You can now add your own event)

🔥 Local Business Spotlight 🔥
👉 The Long Trail Chuck Wagon 👈

 🧀 Mac & Cheese Fest This Weekend - Be There….

 💧 Explore North Idaho’s Water Future: 2025 Our Gem Speaker Series

 🏢 Coeur d’Alene Says Goodbye to 120-Year-Old Johnston Building

❤️ Romantic Four-Course Dinner Awaits Couples This Valentine’s Season

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Hey CDA Local Buzz Folks, we want you to meet Clyde ❤️. Clyde is a four-year-old German Shepherd mix. Clyde is a gentle giant. Weighing at almost 100 pounds and standing almost six feet on his hind legs, he is still a love bug. Playing ball, going on walks, and doing tricks for treats are his favorite things. If you have plenty of room in your home and your heart, stop by and meet Clyde. He sure would love to be adopted by you 🙏.

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 🙏.

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The Long Trail Chuck Wagon, based in Rathdrum, Idaho, offers a unique dining experience that blends culinary excellence with a touch of history. Led by Chef Steven Hauser, a retired emergency service professional and disabled veteran, this one-of-a-kind venture features a fully restored 1890s Newton Chuck Wagon, the only registered chuck wagon in Idaho. 

Using traditional techniques like Dutch ovens and open-fire cooking, Steven creates Southwest-inspired meals that transport diners to America’s rugged past.  With a focus on community and connection, his motto, “Where food brings people together,” perfectly encapsulates the heart of his mission.

More than just a meal, The Long Trail Chuck Wagon delivers an immersive Old West experience, catering events like cowboy weddings, community gatherings, and educational cooking demonstrations, and even at your home for an amazing date night. The Long Trail Chuck Wagon offers an unforgettable journey into the past, served with warmth and authenticity.

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Mac & Cheese Fest This Weekend

The Coeur d'Alene Mac & Cheese Festival is a downtown celebration of the classic comfort dish, featuring gourmet creations from local chefs and eateries. The event includes tastings, live entertainment, beverage pairings, and a chance for attendees to vote for their favorite mac and cheese dishes, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Coeur d'Alene’s downtown. It's an event that supports local businesses and delights food lovers of all kinds. Get Tickets Here…

Explore North Idaho’s Water Future
2025 Our Gem Speaker Series

The 2025 Our Gem Speaker Series, hosted by the University of Idaho’s Idaho Water Resources Research Institute, offers free monthly virtual talks on critical water issues in North Idaho. Starting January 28, topics include water quality, wetland restoration, remediation efforts, and conservation strategies.

Jan. 28: Meg Wolf on Lake Coeur d’Alene’s water quality trends
Feb. 25: Lauren Zinsser on lead & zinc remediation in the Silver Valley
Mar. 25: Doug Evans on Cougar Bay wetlands restoration
Apr. 29: Suzanne Scheidt on water supply reliability & conservation

The series is open to all and aims to inspire sustainable water practices. Pre-registration is required at uidaho.edu/OurGem.

Coeur d’Alene Says Goodbye to
120-Year-Old Johnston Building

The nearly 120-year-old Johnston Building in downtown Coeur d’Alene is being demolished to make way for the $50 million Sherman Tower, a mixed-use development set to open in 2027. Built in 1905, the Johnston Building has a rich history, serving as a bank, office space, and more. The Historic Preservation Commission salvaged two historic vault doors, preserving a piece of the city’s past as it moves forward with progress. Read More…

Romantic Four-Course Dinner Awaits Couples This Valentine’s Season

The Sweetheart Couples Dinners on Lake Coeur d'Alene will take place February 13th, 14th, and 15th, offering couples a romantic evening of fine dining and breathtaking views. The event features a four-course meal with optional wine pairings. Tickets are $75 per guest, with reservations required. Reserve Your Spot Here…

Super Bowl History
3 Teams Left Can Make History

Look at the No Wins Team - Three Contenders on the List

Jimmy Carter’s Historic Alaska Conservation Began with Idaho River Journey

Former President Jimmy Carter’s landmark decision to protect over 100 million acres of Alaska’s wilderness in 1978 was inspired by a transformative float trip in Idaho. During a 1976 excursion on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, Carter gained a deep appreciation for natural spaces. This experience shaped his use of the Antiquities Act to designate vast Alaskan lands as national monuments, which later became part of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA). Read More…

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