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Americans continue moving to states with lower tax burden

Click here: Two states that are the big winners from the 2019 population estimates are Texas, which gained 367,215 new residents, and Florida, which gained 233,420. Neither Texas nor Florida have a personal income tax.

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Your Dog’s Ice-Cold Nose May Be a Sensor for Detecting Heat at Distance

Click here: The amazing canine nose is more impressive than we thought —the cold, wet, bare tip of a dog’s snout—is capable of sensing weak thermal radiation, according to new research published today in Scientific Reports.

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Nikes down Lone Tree in Region-4 Semifinal, 69-49

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Notre Dame Teammates celebrate after defeating Lone Tree, 69-49, in Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (10) is fouled by a Lone Tree’s Sara Branson (4) in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame’s Katy Stephens (20) goes to the basket around Lone Tree’s Josie Mullinnix (12) in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame’s Gabby Deery (22) looks to the basket against Lone Tree in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (4) shoots over a Lone Tree defender in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame Fans dress in costume to cheer for their Nikes against Lone Tree in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (30) goes to the basket against Lone Tree in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (14) looks to pass the ball against Lone Tree in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Notre Dame’s Abby Korschgen (24) goes to the basket against Lone Tree in the Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington. Notre Dame won 69-49.
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Lone Tree Head Coach, Ryan Shelman, talks to his team during a timeout in Class 1A Region-4 semifinal Friday night at Father Minett Gymnasium in Burlington.
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Nikes down Falcons, 52-41

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) goes to the basket around Notre Dame’s Sam Brueck (4) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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West Burlington’s Colton Sherwood (1) shoots over Notre Dame’s Josh Smith (20) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots a three against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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West Burlington’s Dylan McElderry (25) looks to the basket around Notre Dame’s Josh Smith (20) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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West Burlington’s Cayson Shipp (0) looks to shoot around Notre Dame’s Sam Brueck (4) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (2) is fouled by West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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Notre Dame’s Axel Tjaden (24) hits a layup around West Burlington’s Ty Hill (2) Tuesday night in Burlington. Notre Dame downed West Burlington, 52-41.
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Falcons top No.11 Nikes, 61-51

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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) and Leah Collier (12) celebrate their win over 11th ranked (Class 1A) Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10), Leah Collier (12), Annaka Harris (2), and Samatha Dzawo (15) celebrate their win over 11th ranked (Class 1A) Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Sydney Marlow (10) rebounds against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Abbey Bence (20) shoots a jumper against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Natalie Vandenberg (4) shoots a three over Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (10) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Leah Collier (12) shoots around Notre Dame’s Gabby Deery (22) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Riley Richards (13) goes to the basket against Notre Dame Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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West Burlington’s Riley Richards (13) has her shot swatted away by Notre Dame’s Katy Stevens (20) Tuesday night in Burlington. West Burlington topped the 11th ranked Nikes, 61-51.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation donates $1,000 to WB Athletics

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation donates $1,000 to West Burlington Athletic Department Thursday night. From left: Jessica Corwin & Jared Johnson – Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lisa Beames – WB School Superintendent, and Brittany Schlabaugh.
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Notre Dame tops Holy Trinity, 62-49

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Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (2) delivers the ball to the basket against Holy Trinity Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Notre Dame’s Axel Tjaden (24) shoots over Holy Trinity’s Mike DiPrima (15) Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Notre Dame’s Josh Smith (20) takes the ball to the basket against Holy Trinity Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Holy Trinity’s Quentin Schneider (3) takes the ball to the basket against Notre Dame Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Notre Dame’s Matthew Johnson (3) takes the ball to the basket in front of Holy Trinity’s Quentin Schneider Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Notre Dame’s Sam Brueck (4) looks to the basket Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Notre Dame’s Brady Oleson (5) shoots from three point line against Holy Trinity Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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Holy Trinity’s Matt Hellige (31) puts up a shot from the arc against Notre Dame Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame topped Holy Trinity, 62-49.
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No. 11 Nikes top Holy Trinity, 44-33

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Notre Dame’s Katy Stevens (20) looks for the basket between Holy Trinity’s Ashlyn Haas (13) and Avery Hopper (21) Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Notre Dame’s Gabriella Deery (22) puts up a basket against Holy Trinity Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (10) looks to the basket against Holy Trinity Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Notre Dame’s Rylie Todd (4) tries to pass the ball off between Holy Trinity’s Ashlyn Haas (13) and Avery Hopper (21) Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Notre Dame Head Coach Jim Myers talks it over with the team during a timeout Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Notre Dame’s Hope Ward (30) grabs a rebound between Holy Trinity’s Ashlyn Haas (13) and Avery Hopper (21) Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Notre Dame’s Reagan Engberg (14) passes the ball off to a teammate Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Holy Trinity’s Claire Pothitakis (12) fields a pass in front of Notre Dame’s Taylor Ackerman (10) Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Holy Trinity’s Kassi Randolph (11) goes the basket Friday in Burlington. Notre Dame (11th ranked 1A) topped Holy Trinity, 44-33.
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Madelyn Stutsman is Nike 2020 Homecoming Queen

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Madelyn Stutsman (left), daughter of Kenny and Jill Stutsman is crowned Notre Dame’s Homecoming Queen by last year’s queen, Abby Dowell (right) Friday night in Burlington.
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Taylor Ackerman, daughter of Todd and Kerri Ackerman, a Notre Dame 2020 Homecoming Queen Candidate is presented to fans Friday night in Burlington.
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Taylor Marino, daughter of Dennis and Karen Marino, a Notre Dame 2020 Homecoming Queen Candidate is presented to fans Friday night in Burlington.
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Madelyn Stutsman, daughter of Kenny and Jill Stutsman, a Notre Dame 2020 Homecoming Queen Candidate (soon to be crowned Homecoming Queen) is presented to fans Friday night in Burlington.
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Rylie Todd, daughter of Chad and Suzanne Todd, a Notre Dame 2020 Homecoming Queen Candidate is presented to fans Friday night in Burlington.
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Hope Ward, daughter of Monte and Shelly Ward, a Notre Dame 2020 Homecoming Queen Candidate is presented to fans Friday night in Burlington.
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Announced as Notre Dame’s Homecoming Queen, Madelyn Stutsman (left) is congratulated by Hope Ward (right), Taylor Ackerman and Rylie Todd, Friday night in Burlington.
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Falcons Clip Nikes, 63-62

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West Burlington’s Darian Johnson (24) is fouled going to the basket by Notre Dame’s Mitchell Brent (2) Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington nipped the Nikes, 63-62.
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West Burlington’s Marvion Jackson (35) shoots over Notre Dame Defenders Friday night in West Burlington. West Burlington nipped the Nikes, 63-62.