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Falcons fall to Panthers, 24-20

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West Burlington – Notre Dame linebacker Kobe Twillie (10) intercepts a pass intended for Mt. Pleasant’s Payton Hagans (18) Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant won 24-20.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame wide receiver Jackson Riley (3) scampers for a 72-yard touchdown reception avoiding a diving Mt. Pleasant’s Levi Graber (81) Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Mt. Pleasant won 24-20.
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Falcons clip Bears, 9-8

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West Burlington’s Jace Figuereo (99) steals second beating the tag by Danville second baseman Jaden Bauer (12) Monday night at West Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 9-8.
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West Burlington’s Kody Allen (14) slides safe at third against Danville Monday night at West Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 9-8.
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West Burlington First Baseman Brock Thuleen (27) looks for the call after making the tag before Danville’s Drake Johnson (42) Monday night at West Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 9-8.
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Danville downs WB, 69-52

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Danville’s Sawyer Nelson (32) blocks the shot of West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 69-52.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) goes to the basket around Danville’s Sawyer Nelson (32) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 69-52.
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West Burlington’s Cayson Shipp (0) sends the ball to the basket around Danville’s Brady Hall (2) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 69-52.
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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) has his shot blocked by Danville’s Sawyer Nelson (32) Tuesday night in West Burlington. Danville defeated West Burlington, 69-52.
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Falcons top Bears, 70-37

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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (1) goes to the basket around Danville’s Jaycey Moore (22) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 70-37.
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West Burlington’s Logan Kelley (15) shoots around Danville’s Graci Walker (12) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 70-37.
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Danville’s Cassidy Yaley (23) passes the ball over West Burlington’s Logan Kelley (15) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 70-37.
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West Burlington sweeps Danville, 3-0

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (20) spikes the ball past Danville’s Carlea Beckman (15) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Danville, 25-13, 25-2, 25-12.
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Danville’s Molly Smith (4) bumps the ball in to play against West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Danville, 25-13, 25-2, 25-12.
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West Burlington’s Isabella Ritter (27) sends the ball over the net against Danville Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Danville, 25-13, 25-2, 25-12.
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Danville’s Ava Smith (5) keeps the ball in play against West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Danville, 25-13, 25-2, 25-12.
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West Burlington’s Sophie Armstrong (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring a point against Danville Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington downed Danville, 25-13, 25-2, 25-12.
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WB’s Paige Carson sings National Anthem

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West Burlington Senior Paige Carson sings the National Anthem before the volleyball match between Danville and West Burlington Tuesday night in West Burlington.
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Derecho Storm clouds rolled into area Monday afternoon

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The second wave of Derecho storm clouds rolled in about 4PM, Monday afternoon on August 10, 2020 looking west from Highway 34 near New London, Iowa.
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Falcons top Bears at Community Field, 8-3

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West Burlington’s Dreyton LaVeine (11) pitches against Danville Monday night at Community Field in Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 8-3.
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West Burlington Centerfielder Tate Nelson (22) catches a Danville fly ball Monday night at Community Field in Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 8-3.
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West Burlington’s Ryne Rogers (37) slides safe at second in front of Danville Shortstop Tyler Hartman (17) and Second Baseman Ethan Unzicker (10) Monday night at Community Field in Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 8-3.
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Danville Centerfielder Cam Edle (13) catches a West Burlington fly ball Monday night at Community Field in Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 8-3.
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West Burlington’s Hayden Vandenberg (16) slides safe on put-back past Danville Second Baseman Ethan Unzicker (10) Monday night at Community Field in Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 8-3.
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Danville Pitcher Kolby May (23) throws against West Burlington Monday night at Community Field in Burlington. West Burlington topped Danville, 8-3.
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Don’t mistake your stimulus money for junk mail!

Don’t be so quick to throw out mail that looks like junk. A woman is warning others after finding her stimulus payment on a debit card in a plain envelope from ‘Money Network Cardholder Services.’
Prepaid debit cards will arrive in envelopes from ‘Money Network Cardholder Service’

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Falcons top Bears, 75-62 in District semifinal

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West Burlington teammates celebrate their win over Danville in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62. West Burlington will face West Branch in the District-10 Final at Washington Tuesday.
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West Burlington Fans celebrate as their Falcons defeated Danville, 75-62, earning their way to the Class 2A District-10 Final at Washington next Tuesday. West Burlington topped Danville, 75-62 in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington’s Cayson Shipp (0) delivers a basket around Danville’s Sawyer Nelson (32) in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62.
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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) goes to the basket between Danville’s Cam Edle (13) and Conner Ourth (35) in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) shoots a three over Danville’s Calin Vogelgesang (45) in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62.
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West Burlington’s Ty Hill (2) is fouled by Danville’s Cadence Williams (12) in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) hits a jumper over Danville’s Brady Hall (2) in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62.
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West Burlington’s Dylan McElderry (25) shoots in front of Danville’s Taylor Kennsett (40) in the Class 2A, District 10, semifinal Thursday night in West Burlington. West Burlington won 75-62.