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Obituaries this week

Anita L. Renteria, 69, West Burlington, died Sunday, October 4, 2015

Lois Marie Nelson , 77,  Algoma, WI, died Friday, September 25, 2015

Gerald W. “Jerry” Smith, 77, Fort Madison, died Sunday, October 4, 2015

Patrick Robert Lawlor, 76, Burlington, died Sunday, October 4, 2015

Jane Maurine Reis, 91, Burlington, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Brandee Lee Stout, 43, Ankeny, died Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Emilie Jane Schultz, 77, Burlington, died Thursday, October 8, 2015

Michael F. Prior, 59, Davenport, died Saturday, October 10, 2015

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Hawks Soar over Falcons, 63-14

Photo by Dan Hockett AirMedCare Helicopter lands on Central Lee’s football field to deliver an autographed football before the start of their Homecoming game against West Burlington – Notre Dame Friday night in Donnellson.
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AirMedCare Helicopter lands on Central Lee’s football field to deliver an autographed football before the start of their Homecoming game against West Burlington – Notre Dame Friday night in Donnellson.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson returns the opening kickoff against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Spencer Ferguson returns the opening kickoff against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett Central Lee’s Brandon Doyle (9) intercepts a pass intended for West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Xavior Williams Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
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Central Lee’s Brandon Doyle (9) intercepts a pass intended for West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Xavior Williams Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tate Snodgrass (5) catches a pass against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tate Snodgrass (5) catches a pass against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) carries the ball against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) carries the ball against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach Nick Breuer talks with his players during a timeout Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Head Coach Nick Breuer talks with his players during a timeout Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Drake Day (3) took the helm late in the game against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Drake Day (3) took the helm late in the game against Central Lee Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Derek Brissey (35) tackles Central Lee’s Brandon Doyle (9) Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Derek Brissey (35) tackles Central Lee’s Brandon Doyle (9) Friday night in Donnellson. Central Lee defeated WBND, 63-14.
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Radical Islam: The Most Dangerous Ideology

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Oregon college shooter was a friendless oddball who had frequent temper tantrums, no friends, and had screaming fights with his mother

Click here: He was a ‘paranoid’ and ‘childlike’ character who circled his neighborhood on a bicycle and ‘freaked out’ at the smallest things.
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Report: Chamber of Commerce to Spend $100 Million to Destroy Tea Party

Click here: “The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will literally double down in its efforts to crush the Tea Party to get legislation–like a comprehensive amnesty bill and the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank–that it covets.”

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Drones Over Burlington

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Trees Are the Answer

Everybody loves trees, so why are they so controversial? Greenpeace Founder Patrick Moore untangles the knotty issue of “deforestation” and shows how, from a purely environmental perspective, it is possible and desirable to grow more trees and use more wood products.

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Obituaries this week

Les Brown, 68, Danville, died Monday, September 28, 2015

Ruth Ann Gayewski, 75, Burlington, died Monday, September 28, 2015

Ruby LaVerne Hoelzen, 93, Burlington, died Saturday, September 26, 2015

Max P. Elmore, 75, Burlington, died Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Lois Marie Nelson , 77, Algoma, WI, died Friday, September 25, 2015

James C. Babcook, 80, Burlington, died Friday, October 2, 2015

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Falcons grounded by Williamsburg, 48-12

Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (20) picks up a fumble before running 52-yards for a touchdown with only 20-seconds remaining in the game against Williamsburg Friday night in West Burlington. Williamsburg defeated the Falcons, 48-12.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Tanner Snodgrass (20) picks up a fumble before running 52-yards for a touchdown with only 20-seconds remaining in the game against Williamsburg Friday night in West Burlington. Williamsburg defeated the Falcons, 48-12.
Photo by Dan Hockett Falcon Fans cheer for their team Friday night in West Burlington.
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Falcon Fans cheer for their team Friday night in West Burlington.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shavontae Nelson (77) and Tanner Snodgrass (26) strip the ball from Williamsburg Running Back Michael Galyon (4) Friday night in West Burlington. Williamsburg defeated the Falcons, 48-12.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Shavontae Nelson (77) and Tanner Snodgrass (26) strip the ball from Williamsburg Running Back Michael Galyon (4) Friday night in West Burlington. Williamsburg defeated the Falcons, 48-12.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington Marching Band plays during halftime Friday night in West Burlington.
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West Burlington Marching Band plays during halftime Friday night in West Burlington.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) carries the ball against Williamsburg Friday night in West Burlington. Williamsburg defeated the Falcons, 48-12.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame Running Back Isaiah Trousil (28) carries the ball against Williamsburg Friday night in West Burlington. Williamsburg defeated the Falcons, 48-12.
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Xavior Williams (1) carries the ball against Williamsburg Friday night in West Burlington. Williamsburg defeated the Falcons, 48-12.
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West Burlington – Notre Dame’s Xavior Williams (1) carries the ball against Williamsburg Friday night in West Burlington. Williamsburg defeated the Falcons, 48-12.