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WB Falcons top WACO, 3-1

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West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (28) dives to keep the ball in play against WACO Tuesday night (Sept. 7) at West Burlington. Seventh ranked Class-3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 25-20, 23-25, 25-7, 25-15
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West Burlington’s Alexandrea Kellen (1) keeps the ball in play against WACO Tuesday night (Sept. 7) at West Burlington. Seventh ranked Class-3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 25-20, 23-25, 25-7, 25-15.
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West Burlington’s McKenna Marlow (10) sends the ball over net against WACO Tuesday night (Sept. 7) at West Burlington. Seventh ranked Class-3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 25-20, 23-25, 25-7, 25-15.
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West Burlington’s Isabella Ritter (27) sends the ball over net against WACO Tuesday night (Sept. 7) at West Burlington. Seventh ranked Class-3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 25-20, 23-25, 25-7, 25-15.
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West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong (19) sends the ball over net against WACO Tuesday night (Sept. 7) at West Burlington. Seventh ranked Class-3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 25-20, 23-25, 25-7, 25-15.
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West Burlington Fans cheer for their volleyball team against WACO Tuesday night (Sept. 7) at West Burlington. Seventh ranked Class-3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 25-20, 23-25, 25-7, 25-15.
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West Burlington’t Isabella Blausfuss (18) serves against WACO Tuesday night (Sept. 7) at West Burlington. Seventh ranked Class-3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 25-20, 23-25, 25-7, 25-15.
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West Burlington’s Lauren Summers (33) serves against WACO Tuesday night (Sept. 7) at West Burlington. Seventh ranked Class-3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 25-20, 23-25, 25-7, 25-15.
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West Burlington Teammates, McKenna Marlow (10), Grace Hoenig (21), Abbey Bence (20), Lauren Summers (33), Taryn Havener, and Alexandrea Kellen, celebrate their win over WACO Tuesday night (Sept. 7) at West Burlington. Seventh ranked Class-3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 25-20, 23-25, 25-7, 25-15.
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West Burlington Coach Maureen Heath congratulates her team after their win over WACO Tuesday night (Sept. 7) at West Burlington. Seventh ranked Class-3A West Burlington defeated WACO, 25-20, 23-25, 25-7, 25-15.
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Bloodhounds top Falcons, 23-0

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Fort Madison Wide Receiver Kane Williams (21) scores a touchdown against West Burlington – Notre Dame Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Fort Madison won 23-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Pierce Westerbeck (39) blocks extra point kick by Fort Madison’s Xander Wellman (11) Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Fort Madison won 23-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Linebacker Travain Donaldson (18) celebrates after stopping Fort Madison’s Jacob McGowan (22) from scoring before the end of the first half Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Fort Madison won 23-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Fans cheer for their Falcons Friday night at Bill Nelson Field in West Burlington. Fort Madison won 23-0.
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No.8 West Burlington sweeps Burlington, 3-0

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West Burlington’s Sophia Armstrong (19) and McKenna Marlow (10) block a Burlington shot at the net Thursday night at Burlington. Class 3A, 8th ranked West Burlington swept Burlington, 25-14, 25-12, 25-16.
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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) sets the ball against Burlington Thursday night at Burlington. Class 3A, 8th ranked West Burlington swept Burlington, 25-14, 25-12, 25-16.
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West Burlington’s Taryn Havener (28) sends the ball back over the net against Burlington Thursday night at Burlington. Class 3A, 8th ranked West Burlington swept Burlington, 25-14, 25-12, 25-16.
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West Burlington’s Grace Hoenig (21) celebrates a point with Taryn Havener (28) and McKenna Marlow (10) Thursday night at Burlington. Class 3A, 8th ranked West Burlington swept Burlington, 25-14, 25-12, 25-16.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Falcon Football Team 2021

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Front (l-r): Damion Snyder, Jack Spencer, Tyler Burch, Carson Chiprez, Kenyon Baker, Aeric Patton, Aiden Kniffen, Wayne Carruthers, Andrew Krantz, Kobe Twillie. Second: Carsen Jones, Trevor Howell, Jayden Kirby, Pierce Westerbeck, Charles Mutchler, Taylor Lundgren, Isaiah Fenton, Jackson Riley. Third: Jaric Nupp, Xavier Jinkens, Landen Whitmore, Cody Allen, Hayden Vandenberg, Brady Heuvelmann, Jordan Nupp, Zachary Webb. Fourth: Reagen Van Niewaal, Blake Wilson, Christian Najera, Levi Fletcher-Bates, Kameo Winters, Emry Watson. Fifth: Bella Murphy, Ella Spiker, Lance Steinhoff, Dylan Kipp, Malachi Allison, Kynnick Christopherson. Back: Head Coach Joe Bowman, Asst. Coaches: John Vandenberg, Jackson Culp, Daren Orth, Aaron Brown.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Football Cheerleaders 2021

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Front (l-r): Kelis Holmes, Aurora Jones, Mya Andrews, Erin Ryan, Katie Newberry. Middle: Finnley Shuff, Maddy Knapp, Emma Martin, Shyann Hocking, Olivia Delanos. Back: Coach Lili Zang, Isabella Ammirati, Gracianne Robinson, Addi Anderson, Aria Long. Not pictured: Emelya Glanton.
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West Burlington Falcon Volleyball Team 2021

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Front (l-r): Carli Cline, Taryn Snodgrass, Lauren Krogmeier, Kylee Logan, Grace Hoenig, Merissa Sherwood, Kya Long. Second: Mgr Kelli Edwards, Madelyn Hamelton, Lauren Summers, Ale Kellen, Kyra Garr, Brooke Long, Brenna Beggs, Ellie Davis, Mgr. Lyndsey Kelley. Third: Jayonna Hiley, Lauren Allen, Phoebe Barbosa, Rowan Willeford, Kara Sink, Isabella Blaufuss, Myah Zurita, Asst. Coach Telisha Fedele. Back: Isabella Callison, Lauren Glasgow, Abigail Bence, Isabella Ritter, Taryn Havener, McKenna Marlow, Sophia Armstrong. Head Coach Maureen Heath.
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Unbelievable Video of Derecho Hitting Iowa One Year Ago

This is the 2020 Aug. 10, 2020 Iowa Derecho as it happened in real time. Follow along with KGAN-TV meteorologists, area storm chasers, police officers and citizens caught up in the most devastating thunderstorm in US history.
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The Great Thomas Sowell

Thomas Sowell is an economist, a historian, a philosopher, and one of the greatest social theorists America has ever produced. His name is Thomas Sowell, and he might be the most important scholar you’ve never heard of. Jason Riley, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, tells his inspiring story in this short 5-minute video.
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Falcons fall to Regina in District Semifinal, 6-2

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Iowa City Regina’s Sean Nugent (21) slides safe at home under the tag by West Burlington Catcher Jaevian Crow (88) in the second inning of the Class 2A, District 11, semifinal in Iowa City, Monday July 12, 2021. Iowa City Regina defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Pitcher Ty Hill (2) looks to the plate against Iowa City Regina during the Class 2A, District 11, semifinal in Iowa City, Monday July 12, 2021. Iowa City Regina defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Centerfielder Kaleb Allen (4) throws back to infield against Iowa City Regina during the Class 2A, District 11, semifinal in Iowa City, Monday July 12, 2021. Iowa City Regina defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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West Burlington Relief Pitcher Hayden Vandenberg (16) throws against Iowa City Regina during the Class 2A, District 11, semifinal in Iowa City, Monday July 12, 2021. Iowa City Regina defeated West Burlington, 6-2.
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Davis County Stuns Falcons, 2-1

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West Burlington – Notre Dame (No.4-Class 3A) Falcons were stunned by Davis County, 2-1, in the Region-8 semifinal Friday afternoon in West Burlington. The 14th ranked Mustangs edged fourth ranked Falcons, 2-1.
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Davis County celebrates their win over fourth-ranked West Burlington – Notre Dame in the 3A Region-8 semifinal Friday afternoon in West Burlington. The 14th ranked Mustangs edged fourth ranked Falcons, 2-1.
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Davis County’s Laynee Moore (18) is tagged out at the plate by West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Logan Kelley (55) during the first inning in the 3A Region-8 semifinal Friday afternoon in West Burlington. The 14th ranked Mustangs edged fourth ranked Falcons, 2-1.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Right fielder Raven Messamaker (5) throws to first base trying for a double play after making a shoestring catch of fly-ball in the fourth inning of Class 3A Region-8 semifinal Friday afternoon in West Burlington. The 14th ranked Mustangs edged fourth ranked Falcons, 2-1.