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Be Brave – Speak Truth

Post author By Falcon
Post date January 5, 2021

Free speech and intellectual freedom are the civil rights issues of our time. Are you ready to defend them? That’s the question that former US Ambassador Nikki Haley poses in this challenging video. This video was made possible by a generous grant from Colorado Christian University (CCU).

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Why Iowa’s vaccine distribution plan differs from other states

Post author By Falcon
Post date January 5, 2021

CLICK HERE: The White House and CDC left it up to states to decide how to distribute the vaccine, so each plan will be different.

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What Is Big Green? It’s Larger than Big Oil and Big Tech

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 29, 2020

You hear lots of dire predictions these days — the planet is burning, the seas are rising, and so on. But what is the real purpose of all this doom and gloom? Is it to protect the environment? Or is there a different motive? Rogan O’Handley, aka DC Draino, gets to the bottom of these questions in this important video.

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The Amazing History of Christmas

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 22, 2020

How much do you know about Christmas – about its origins and its many beloved traditions? Do you know where the idea of stocking-stuffers comes from? Or how lights found their way onto the Christmas tree? Or why we all have the jolly, red-suited, white-haired image of Santa Claus in our heads? In this video, historian William Federer explores the holiday’s rich and unique history.

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WB’s Ethan Eilers signs with South Dakota State

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 20, 2020

Photo by Dan Hockett
West Burlington – Notre Dame Senior, Ethan Eilers, signs to play Division-1 football with South Dakota State University Wednesday afternoon at West Burlington. Joining Ethan from left: Evan Eilers – brother, Rebekah Eilers – mother, Ethan Eilers, and Jay Eilers – father & WBND head football coach.

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2020 West Burlington – Notre Dame Varsity Bowling

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 19, 2020

Photo by Dan Hockett
**Front (l-r):** Jack Spencer, Lucas Lieb, Sariah Garrison, Aurora Jones, Kody Allen, Ryne Rogers. Back: Spencer Krantz, Zachary Hite, Nicholas Snyder, Micah Mixer, Miya Barngrover, Coach Lauri Allen. **Not pictured:** Miranda Rutter, Kaleb Allen, Dalton Hammond, Owen Steinhoff, Hayden Vandenberg.

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Price Transparency: How to Fix Healthcare

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 19, 2020

How can a simple blood test cost $30 at one lab and $300 at another across the street? The answer to this question could save billions, as well as make healthcare more accessible and affordable for everyone. Will Bruhn, co-founder of Restoring Medicine, explains.

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Falcons down Nikes, 71-56

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 14, 2020

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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) takes the ball to the basket between two Notre Dame defenders, Josh Smith (20) and Matt Johnson (3) Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Notre Dame, 71-56.

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West Burlington’s Austin Applegate (33) shoots a three-pointer against Notre Dame Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Notre Dame, 71-56.

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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) hits a lay-up against Notre Dame Tuesday night in West Burlington. West Burlington topped Notre Dame, 71-56.

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How the Left Sees the World: Power, Race, and Class

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 14, 2020

How do those on the Left determine right from wrong? Since Marx, they’ve relied on a formula based on status, skin color, and wealth. But is that the way to reach a moral conclusion? Dennis Prager uses Israel and the United States to provide an illuminating perspective on this question.

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Falcons flyby Nikes, 69-33

Post author By Falcon
Post date December 14, 2020