Month: January 2017

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Falcon Wrestling Tri-Dual Meet

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Falcon 120-pounder Hunter Christy (bottom) is taken down by L&M’s Chase Kruse (top) Thursday night in West Burlington. Kruse pinned Christy.
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L&M 152-pounder Adam Starkweather (top) grapples with WBNDD’s Drew Chiprez (bottom) Thursday night in West Burlington. Starkweather defeated Chiprez in 1-0 decision.
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Falcon 285-pounder Drake Fox (top) grapples with L&M’s Max Wetzel (bottom) Thursday night in West Burlington. Fox defeated Wetzel in 3-2 decision.
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L&M 106-pounder Matthew Gillaspie (top) works to pin WBNDD’s Riley Walker (bottom) Thursday night in West Burlington. Gillaspie pinned Walker.
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Falcon 182-pounder Dreyton LaVeine (bottom) wrestles with L&M’s Hunter Connor (top) Thursday night in West Burlington. Connor pinned Laveine.
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Falcon 145-pounder Ethan Walker (bottom) is about to be pinned by Columbus-WMU’s Felix Solis (top) Thursday night in West Burlington. Solis pinned Walker.
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Falcon 106-pounder Riley Walker takes down Muscatine’s Seth Hoffman Thursday night in West Burlington. Walker pinned Hoffman.
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Falcon 120-pounder Hunter Christy (top) grapples with Muscatine’s Brady Holmes (bottom) Thursday night in West Burlington. Holmes defeated Christy in 3-2 decision.
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Falcon 160-pounder Austin Mixer takes down Muscatine’s Carter Oldfield Thursday night in West Burlington. Oldfield pinned Mixer.
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Falcon Dreyton LaVeine (left) wrestles with Muscatine’s Tyler Justus Thursday night in West Burlington. Justus defeated LaVeine in a 6-5 UTB.
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Iowa prepares for looming teacher shortage

Click here: Iowa universities are graduating 400 fewer teachers, counselors and administrators each year than in 2013.
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Researchers warn of fingerprint theft from ‘peace’ sign photos

Click here: Your biometrics are at risk. Japan researchers warn of fingerprint theft from ‘peace’ sign photos

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W.B. Tops Central Lee, 73-52

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West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear is fouled going to the basket by a Central Lee defender Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 73-52.
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West Burlington’s Colten Hohenthaner (30) shoots over Central Lee’s Jared Brisby (24) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 73-52.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) shoots a three over Central Lee’s Evan Doyle (12) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 73-52.
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West Burlington’s Tanner Snodgrass (0) shoots over Central Lee’s Rick Galle (42) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 73-52.
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West Burlington’s Rel Greer takes it to the basket against Central Lee Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 73-52.
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West Burlington’s Travon Ashby (22) looks to the basket against Central Lee Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 73-52.
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West Burlington’s Dayton Johnson (13) shoots against Central Lee Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 73-52.
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West Burlington’s Landon Greer (42) looks to the basket against Central Lee Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Central Lee, 73-52.
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Hawks down Falcons, 43-26

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West Burlington’s Alexis Davis (right) and Central Lee’s Cady Stuecker (left) fight for control of the ball Tuesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 43-26.
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West Burlington’s Savanah Swanson (54) looks to the basket Tuesday night against Central Lee in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 43-26.
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West Burlington’s Delaney Williams (40) shoots Tuesday night against Central Lee in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 43-26.
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West Burlington’s Gaby Price (10) shoots around Central Lee defenders Tuesday night in West Burlington. Central Lee defeated West Burlington, 43-26.
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Not Feeling Your Best? It could be your Salad.

Click here: Anxiety, trouble focusing, exhaustion, and an all around mental funk. There’s something metallic lurking in salads, water, and elsewhere that could be making us feel miserable.
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Environmentalism run amok – US Army Asks for Biodegradable Ammo

Click here: Department of Defense is requesting “biodegradable training ammunition loaded with specialized seeds to grow environmentally beneficial plants that eliminate ammunition debris and contaminants.” The ammunition the DoD wants to replace with biodegradable alternatives includes “low velocity 40mm grenades; 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm mortars; shoulder launched munitions; 120mm tank rounds; and 155mm artillery rounds.” 

 

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Obituaries this week

Norma Lucille Hale, 100, Iowa City, formerly Burlington died Sunday, January 8, 2017

Kathryeen Margaret Lite, 79, Burlington, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Charles E. Enhorning, 74, Burlington died Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Carolyn Ann Johnson, 73, Burlington died Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Cathleen R. Beck, 76, Burlington, formerly Fort Dodge, died Thursday, January 12, 2017

Norma Jean Hoelzen , 63, Burlington, died Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Donald Warren Klein, 88, Burlington, died Thursday, January 12, 2017

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VIDEO: Are Humans More Valuable Than Animals?

If you saw your dog and a stranger both drowning in the ocean, which would you save first? Your answer says, well, everything about how you see the world.

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Falcons Top Cardinals, 69-20

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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) shoots over a Cardinal defender Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 69-20.
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West Burlington’s Rooks Derosear shoots around a Cardinal defender Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 69-20.
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West Burlington’s Marq Walton goes to the basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 69-20.
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West Burlington Dance Team performs during halftime of the boys’ game Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Caleb Hoenig (34) takes the ball to the basket against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 69-20.
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West Burlington’s Shavontae Nelson (55) shoots against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 69-20.
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West Burlington’s Marq Walton (15) and Travis Wills (45) go for a rebound against Cardinal Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington defeated Cardinal, 69-20.