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WB/ND Advances over Mepo, 14-2

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West Burlington – Notre Dame third baseman Shona Andersen (30) tags Mediapolis’ Avery Bandy (9) out trying to steal third during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame right-fielder Isabella Blaufuss (18) catches a flyball hit deep to right during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame short stop Logan Kelley (55) dives to catch a line drive for a Mepo out during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Anna Engberg (2) slides safe at second under Mediapolis shortstop Avery Crear (1) during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dames second baseman Lauren Krieger (17) looks to first during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame pitcher Madelyn Thomas (7) held Mediapolis to a pair of runs during Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Coach David Oleson looks pleased with the Falcons performance against Mediapolis during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dames’ Madelyn Thomas (7) smashes a grand slam homerun during the Iowa Class 3A Region-8 quarterfinal against Mediapolis at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington, Thursday, July 11, 2024. West Burlington – Notre Dame won 14-2.
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Bulldogs end Falcons’ Season, 8-0

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Mediapolis’ Lance Ludens (12) tags out West Burlington’s Preyton Doty (24) trying to steal second during Iowa High School Class 2A Substate 5, District 10 quarterfinal game at Mediapolis, Iowa Saturday, July 6, 2024. Mediapolis Bulldogs defeated West Burlington Falcons, 8-0.
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3A’s No. 14 Falcons blank Mepo, 12-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher, Madelyn Thomas (7) sends one to the plate against Mediapolis, Friday, June 7, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. Class 3A’s 14th – ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons blanked Mediapolis 12- 0 in 3-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame first baseman, Chloee Anderson (24) looks over the infield after securing the out on first base, Friday, June 7, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. Class 3A’s 14th – ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons blanked Mediapolis 12- 0 in 3-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame first baseman, Chloee Anderson (24) secures the out on first base, Friday, June 7, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. Class 3A’s 14th – ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons blanked Mediapolis 12- 0 in 3-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher, Madelyn Thomas (7) sends one to the plate against Mediapolis, Friday, June 7, 2024 at Barb Carter Field in West Burlington. Class 3A’s 14th – ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcons blanked Mediapolis 12- 0 in 3-innings.
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Solar panels becoming a ‘waste mountain’

Solar panel review. Marques Brownlee Isn’t Telling You the Truth About Solar Panels, So I Have To, DIY and car review Scotty Kilmer. Should I buy solar panels for my house? Buying solar panels for my roof. The truth about solar panels and if they’re worth it. Solar panels explained. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 55 years.

BBC Report: Challenge to stop solar panels becoming a ‘waste mountain’

Are wind, solar, and batteries the magical solutions to all our energy needs? Or do they come with too high a price? Mark Mills, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, analyzes the true cost — both economic and environmental — of so-called green energy.
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Is Nikki Haley Corrupt? Bill O’Reilly fact checks

Bill O’Reilly fact checks Vivek Ramaswamy’s allegations that Nikki Haley is corrupt.
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Falcons top Bulldogs, 73-58

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West Burlington’s Brady Martin (1) shoots a jumper over Mediapolis’ Jackson Hutchenson (15) in West Burlington Friday, December 8, 2023. Brady contributed 21-points for the Falcons. West Burlington topped Mediapolis, 73-58.
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West Burlington’s Mason Watkins (34) takes it to the basket against Mediapolis in West Burlington Friday, December 8, 2023. Mason was top scorer for the Falcons with 23-points. West Burlington topped Mediapolis, 73-58.
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West Burlington’s Quincy Collins (12) drives to the lane against Mediapolis in West Burlington Friday, December 8, 2023. Quincy contributed 16-points for the Falcons. West Burlington topped Mediapolis, 73-58.
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Mepo overpowers WB, 80-30

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West Burlington’s Madelyn Thomas (5) drives by Mediapolis defender Friday, December 8, 2023 in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 80-30.
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West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (14) looks to the basket as Mediapolis’ Josie Hutcheson (1) defends Friday, December 8, 2023 in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 80-30.
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West Burlington’s Kyleigh Applegate (12) looks to pass as Mediapolis’ Jaydon Wirt (2) defends Friday, December 8, 2023 in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 80-30.
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West Burlington’s Isabella Callison (22) takes it to the basket by Mediapolis’ Josie Parrott (35) Friday, December 8, 2023 in West Burlington. Mediapolis defeated West Burlington, 80-30.
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West Burlington tops Mepo, 3-1

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West Burlington’s Taryn Snodgrass (16) and Mediapolis’ Hanna Wagenbach (9) meet over the net Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at West Burlington, Iowa. Class 2A’s 14th -ranked West Burlington Falcons topped Mediapolis, 25-16, 19-25, 25-15, 25-22.
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West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (28), Isabella Callison (22), and Mady Hamelton (23) celebrate Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at West Burlington, Iowa. Class 2A’s 14th -ranked West Burlington Falcons topped Mediapolis, 25-16, 19-25, 25-15, 25-22
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West Burlington’s Brenna Beggs (7) taps the ball over Mediapolis’ Hanna Wagenbach (9) for the point Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at West Burlington, Iowa. Class 2A’s 14th -ranked West Burlington Falcons topped Mediapolis, 25-16, 19-25, 25-15, 25-22.
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West Burlington’s Isabella Blaufuss (18) digs the ball in to play Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at West Burlington, Iowa. Class 2A’s 14th -ranked West Burlington Falcons topped Mediapolis, 25-16, 19-25, 25-15, 25-22.
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WB-ND YSF 5th Grade Halftime Scrimmage

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Quarterback Kellen Reid (16) (YSF 5th Grade football) looks to pass during a halftime scrimmage of Friday night’s varsity game at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington.
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Ayden Brookhiser (5) (YSF 5th Grade football) runs with the ball during a halftime scrimmage of Friday night’s varsity game at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington.