Month: February 2015

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Nikes Advance to Regional Final

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher drives the lane against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Kori Mesecher drives the lane against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride (left) fights for the ball with Holy Trinity’s Allison Sporkman (right) in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride (left) fights for the ball with Holy Trinity’s Allison Sporkman (right) in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey (32) goes to the basket past Holy Trinity’s Brett Schneider (14) in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey (32) goes to the basket past Holy Trinity’s Brett Schneider (14) in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers takes the ball to the basket against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers takes the ball to the basket against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Alyssa Schwartz shoots a three against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Notre Dame’s Alyssa Schwartz shoots a three against Holy Trinity in the Region-6 Semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated Holy Trinity, 100-50.
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Falcons Advance to District-10 Final

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Fans erupt after the Falcons defeated Notre Dame, 70-65, in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington.
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West Burlington Fans erupt after the Falcons defeated Notre Dame, 70-65, in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig sinks a three against Notre Dame in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 70-65.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig sinks a three against Notre Dame in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 70-65.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Jeff Giannettino guides the ball to the basket against West Burlington in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 70-65.
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Notre Dame’s Jeff Giannettino guides the ball to the basket against West Burlington in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 70-65.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle (11) drives past Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 70-65.
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West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle (11) drives past Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson in the District-10 Semifinal at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. West Burlington defeated Notre Dame, 70-65.
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Who Are the Racists: Conservatives or Liberals?

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Tiger’s after Game Presentation Touches Hearts

Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (right) is brought to tears after New London Teammates presented her with an autographed t-shirt supporting her father Jim Myers’ battle with cancer.
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Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (right) is brought to tears after New London Teammates presented her with an autographed t-shirt supporting her father Jim Myers’ battle with cancer.
Photo by Dan Hockett New London Teammates Victoria Noel (21) and Paetyn Prottsman (right) present Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (left) with an autographed t-shirt supporting her father Jim Myers’ battle with cancer.
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New London Teammates Victoria Noel (21) and Paetyn Prottsman (right) present Notre Dame’s Johanna Myers (left) with an autographed t-shirt supporting her father Jim Myers’ battle with cancer.
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Notre Dame Advances over New London, 84-20

Nikes’ Courtney Coffin scores over 1000 career points
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Gabrielle Koelker goes to the basket against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
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Notre Dame’s Gabrielle Koelker goes to the basket against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride goes to the basket against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
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Notre Dame’s Riley Kilbride goes to the basket against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin scores her 1001st career point with a 3-pointer from the top of the key against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
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Notre Dame’s Courtney Coffin scores her 1001st career point with a 3-pointer from the top of the key against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey takes it to the basket against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Hickey takes it to the basket against New London in the Region-6 Quarterfinal Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame defeated New London, 84-20.
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Do the Rich Pay Their Fair Share?

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Basketball Iowa Sports West Burlington

Falcons advance to District 10 Semifinal

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle passes the ball between Columbus’ Ruben Paz (35) and Chase Finke (left) in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
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West Burlington’s Jarod Fogle passes the ball between Columbus’ Ruben Paz (35) and Chase Finke (left) in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig shoots a three against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig shoots a three against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s De’shon Johnson goes to the basket against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
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West Burlington’s De’shon Johnson goes to the basket against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Clayton Siefken goes to the basket against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
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West Burlington’s Clayton Siefken goes to the basket against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear shoots a three against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
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West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear shoots a three against Columbus in the District 10 Quarterfinal Monday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Columbus, 90-76.
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Burlington Iowa News Political West Burlington

BATF Proposes AR-15 Ammo Ban

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Burlington Iowa Obituaries

Obituaries this week

Darlene Krogmeier-Whalen, 91, Burlington died Friday, February 13, 2015

Leon Lyle Harris, 91, Burlington died Thursday, February 12, 2015

Charles Louis Fagin, 54, Burlington, died Saturday, February 14, 2015

Deonte Raynell “Tae Tae” Carter, 24,  Burlington, died Monday, February 16, 2015

Thomas A. “Tom” Garnjobst, 72, Burlington, died Tuesday, February 17th, 2015

Robert “Sonny” Simms, 82, Burlington, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Diana Jane Wagner, 69, Burlington, died Thursday, February 19, 2015

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Bears Tame Lions, 66-62

Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Kolton Jackson shoots over Lone Tree’s Jovonte Squiers during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Danville’s Kolton Jackson shoots over Lone Tree’s Jovonte Squiers during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Mitch Martin (44) shoots over Lone Tree defenders during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Danville’s Mitch Martin (44) shoots over Lone Tree defenders during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Mason Speer takes the ball to the basket against Lone Tree during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Danville’s Mason Speer takes the ball to the basket against Lone Tree during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Connor Hoelzen (42) shoots over Lone Tree’s Jovonte Squiers during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Danville’s Connor Hoelzen (42) shoots over Lone Tree’s Jovonte Squiers during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
Photo by Dan Hockett Danville fans celebrate Connor Hoelzen scoring his 1,000th point against Lone Tree during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Danville fans celebrate Connor Hoelzen scoring his 1,000th point against Lone Tree during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
Photo by Dan Hockett Danville’s Hunter Peebler (45) shoots against Lone Tree during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.
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Danville’s Hunter Peebler (45) shoots against Lone Tree during SE Iowa Super Conference shootout Friday night at Southeastern Community College. Danville defeated Lone Tree, 66-62.