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COVID-19 & Mask Myths DEBUNKED!

Bottom line: Masks work. They are safe for almost everyone to wear, and the more people that wear them along with adhering to physical distancing and other strategies, then that’s more lives we’ll save. But there’s still a lot of confusion and misinformation out there when it comes both to wearing masks and the actual risks of getting infected with COVID-19. In this video I address a few of the most common myths and misunderstandings using scientific evidence.
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2020 Falcons are SEISC – South Conference Champs

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Front (l-r): Riley Richards, Madelyn Stutsman, Addyson Kellen, Reagan Engberg, Lauren Summers, Lauren Krieger. Back: Asst. Coach Lynette Van Scoy, Asst. Coach Lexy Davis, Anna Engberg, Raven Messamaker, Molly Johnson, Abigail Bence, Elise Oleson, Logan Kelley, Head Coach David Oleson.
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Resolution Introduced to BAN Democrat Party for Their History of Slavery

Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas took to the House floor to introduce a resolution to ban the Democrat party for their history of slavery. Gohmert gives a rarely taught and little known history of the Democrat party and their support of slavery, racial segregation, and Jim Crow laws.
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Chicago Police Release Video: Protesters Attack Officers with Sharpened PVC Pipes, Fireworks

The Chicago Police Department released a video on Monday showing a protest turn violent at Chicago’s Columbus Park Friday night. The video appears to show coordination, with agitators changing from plain clothes into all-black as the rest of the crowd hides them from view. The video also shows police being ambushed with sharpened PVC pipes and an officer’s eye being damaged after an incendiary device explodes on the ground beside him.
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Black Protesters Deface BLM Mural Outside Trump Tower

Protesters used black paint to deface a Black Lives Matter mural in front of Trump Tower in New York on July 18. They were later detained by police, according to reports.
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When They Come (Political Poetry)

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Falcons struck by Comets, 3-0

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West Liberty’s Macy Daufeldt (17) is all smiles after hitting a solo homerun in the sixth inning against West Burlington – Notre Dame in the Region-8 semifinal Friday at West Liberty. No. 7 West Liberty topped No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Centerfielder Addyson Kellen (9) fires the ball home trying to stop West Liberty from scoring on a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning of the Region-8 semifinal Friday at West Liberty. No. 7 West Liberty topped No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-0.
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West Liberty’s Isabel Morrison (9) slides safe at home just beating the tag by West Burlington – Notre Dame Catcher Logan Kelley (55) in the fifth inning against West Burlington – Notre Dame in the Region-8 semifinal Friday at West Liberty. No. 7 West Liberty topped No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Leftfielder Abbey Bence (12) catches a West Liberty fly ball deep in left field in the Region-8 semifinal Friday at West Liberty. No. 7 West Liberty topped No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame, 3-0.
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    WBND’s Lauren Summers (6)
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    WBND’s Raven Messamaker (5)
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    WBND’s Lauren Summers (6)
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    WBND’s Addyson Kellen (9)
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    WBND’s Madelyn Stutsman (19)
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    WBND’s Addyson Kellen (9)
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No. 14 Falcons top Hawks in Regional Quarterfinal, 5-0

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West Burlington – Notre Dame Assistant Coach Lexy Davis (left) and Anna Engberg (8) celebrate their win over Central Lee in the Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame teammates celebrate their win over Central Lee in Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
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WBND Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Central Lee in Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
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Central Lee Third Baseman Daly Brisby (16) tags West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lolo Krieger (17)out a third in the Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
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WBND Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) looks to the plate against Central Lee in Region-8 Quarterfinal Thursday evening in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame defeated Central Lee, 5-0.
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No. 14 Falcons top Panthers, 15-0

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WBND Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) catches a fly ball against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
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WBND’s Lauren Summers (6) is high-fived by Madelyn Stutsman (19) after hitting a 3-run homerun against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
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WBND’s Logan Kelley (55) makes contact against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Lauren Summers (6) sends one across the plate against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
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WBND’s Abbey Bence (12) rounds the bases after hitting her first of 2-homeruns against Mt. Pleasant Monday in West Burlington. No. 14 West Burlington – Notre Dame downed Mt. Pleasant, 15-0, in 3-innings.
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    Mt. Pleasant’s Kyle Roen (11)
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    Mt. Pleasant’s Lexi Magnani (13)
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No. 13 Falcons split with No. 14 Grayhounds, 1-2, 4-2

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Burlington’s Lydia Allen-Barnes (4) slides safe at second base beating the tag by WBND Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Lolo Krieger (17) catches a popup against Burlington in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Third Baseman Madelyn Stutsman (19) catches a Burlington popup in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Elise Oleson (13) makes contact in the second inning of the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Logan Kelly (55) is congratulated by teammate Elise Oleson (13) after hitting a solo homerun in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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Burlington’s Lydia Allen-Barnes (4) slides safe at second base beating the throw WBND Shortstop Reagan Engberg (22) in the first game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Pitcher Abby Bence (12) throws to the plate in the second game of a doubleheader against Burlington Friday in Burlington. No. 13 (3A) West Burlington – Notre Dame split with No. 14 (4A) Burlington, 1-2, 4-2.
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    WBND’s Elise Oleson (13)
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    Burlington’s Bryanna Mehaffy (1)
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    WBND’s Madelyn Stutsman (19)
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    WBND’s Logan Kelley (55)
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    BHS’s Adessa Brandenburg (7).
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    BHS’s Brynn Casady (2).
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    BHS’s Lydia Allen-Barnes (4).
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    WBND’s Logan Kelley (55).
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    WBND’s Logan Kelley (55)
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    BHS’s Lydia Allen-Barnes (4).
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    Burlington’s Megan Topping (12).