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Idaho Potato Drop Location Secret After Injury; Caldwell Exploring Hosting
Organizers of the Idaho Potato Drop have kept the location for the upcoming New Year’s Eve event secret following a fireball injury at last year's celebration in downtown Boise. CEO Dylan Cline confirmed the event will remain in Idaho but declined to specify the venue, citing media attention as a reason for secrecy. While Expo Idaho officials declined to host the event due to safety concerns and ongoing projects, city officials in Caldwell are evaluating whether to bring a similar festival to Indian Creek Plaza. The original incident resulted in a tort claim against Boise by the injured child's parents.